Tag Archives: pasta

Sopa de Fideos (Pheasant with Noodles)

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Mad Dog

Sopa de Fideos, or often just Fideos, is a Spanish pasta soup, originally cooked with a beef broth and later with chicken, as Sopa de ave con fideos. Fideos were so popular, that it’s the Spanish who took pasta to … Continue reading →

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Gurullos con Jibia

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Mad Dog

I was in a supermarket and noticed packets of Gurullos next to the pasta – they looked like little grains of rice. Having never had Gurullos before, I bought some. On arriving home, I discovered that Gurullos are typically used … Continue reading →

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Fideuà

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Mad Dog

Fideuà is a Valencian dish, similar to Paella (specifically Arroz a Banda), but made with pasta instead of rice. Pasta is a traditional Spanish food, though most people associate it more with Italy or China. The Chinese were probably the … Continue reading →

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Mercat Galvany

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Mad Dog

“Al mercat de Galvany volem compartir amb vosaltres la nostra passió pel menjar de qualitat incomparable. Amb molta cura busquem i oferim els millors productes per cuinar, menjar i gaudir.” “At Galvany Market we want to share our passion for … Continue reading →

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Festive Lunch

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Mad Dog

December 30th, 2011 I went to a large, 14 person lunch, at Sue’s house last Friday, the day before New Year’s Eve. Sue runs The Art of Puddings, so I knew that we were in for a feast! Sue cooked … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti Bolognese

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Mad Dog

January 14th, 2011 Alena cooked spaghetti Bolognese for lunch today. It was thick and concentrated – in the traditional style, not like the usual soupy mixture you get in Britain. According to the authentic Italian recipe, it should contain beef … Continue reading →

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Parliament Hill Café

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Mad Dog

December 15th, 2010 The café on Parliament Hill looks a bit like a 1960’s concrete bunker (Kiki suggested it looks like part of a ferry). I never visited, thinking the look dictated British Rail style food – weak tea and … Continue reading →

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