Tag Archives: foie gras

Parlament – Cuina de Barri

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Mad Dog

On Sunday I had lunch with Debbie in Carrer del Parlament, which has become a trendy foodie spot where locals go to eat. The street is close to Sant Antoni Market and recent blockages to combat pollution, along with Covid … Continue reading →

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A Catalan Wedding

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Mad Dog

After several days of eating, drinking and celebrating, Jonas and Silvia’s wedding day finally arrived. It was a civil wedding, but they’d booked a spectacular venue – The Consell de Cent (Consejo de Ciento), the Council of the Hundred. Not … Continue reading →

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Magret and Escórpora

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Mad Dog

October 3rd, 2013 After we’d visited the art fair and run up and down Paral·lel six or seven times to work off the amazing lunch at La Bodegueta, we though it best to visit the Boqueria and buy something for supper. … Continue reading →

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Mercat St. Josep – La Boqueria

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Mad Dog

August 19th, 2013 I make a beeline for the La Boqueria (Barcelona’s beautiful and historical market) almost as soon as my plane lands. Aside from general food shopping, I love the smell of Jamón Serrano, possibly even more than the taste … Continue reading →

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Venison en Croûte

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Mad Dog

5th April, 2012 My friend Oli was over from Barcelona for a week and arrived with half a foie gras. While here, he went up to Yorkshire to visit his mum – on returning, he had a saddle of venison … Continue reading →

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Magret Seché

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Mad Dog

January 30th, 2012 Magret Seché is the smoked breast of a duck that has been raised for foie gras. Smoked duck can be cut length ways and fried like bacon or it can be thinly sliced and eaten like prosciutto … Continue reading →

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Magret de Canard

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Mad Dog

January 15th 2012 As if going out on Friday and Saturday wasn’t enough, Oli had brought a French Magret de Canard and six Catalan Morcilla over with him from Barcelona, Rick had a lobster and some foie gras, so Sunday night … Continue reading →

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Fore Rib of Beef

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Mad Dog

October 29th, 2011 Last weekend I went to Rick and Su’s for dinner. Rick bought a 4lb Fore Rib of Beef from Waitrose – who do sell very good roasting joints. Note the marbling (little veins of fat) in the meat. … Continue reading →

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Blackbird

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Mad Dog

30th April, 2011 During the Wedding Party, a juvenile blackbird flew into a window at Rick and Su’s house. We thought it was stunned and waited for it to recover – sadly it didn’t and had killed itself outright. Initially the poor … Continue reading →

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Suckling Pig

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Mad Dog

March 12th, 2011 Oli returned from Barcelona on Saturday with a suckling pig in his suitcase – promptly named Perceval. I was amused by the thought of customs officers looking at an X-ray image of the case – Perceval looked … Continue reading →

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