Tag Archives: vegetables

Mercat de la Llibertat

Posted on August 18, 2018 by

Having come up to Gràcia several times to visit Mercat de l’Abaceria, I discovered that it closed on 21st July and will be renovated – which means demolished and rebuilt. This is a great shame since pretty much all the … Continue reading →

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Mercat Galvany

Posted on April 6, 2018 by

“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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Beef Stock

Posted on October 9, 2011 by

October 9th 2011 I’ve covered making vegetable stock and using a pressure cooker for stocks made from cooked bones, but what about fresh bones? When making a beef stock, especially for something like onion soup, fresh beef bones are the … Continue reading →

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Veal Roast

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

July 30th, 2011 The butcher was doing a special deal on veal roasts this week. I’d never cooked one before, so it appealed to my sense of adventure. Graham (the butcher), suggested, that a good way to cook it, would … Continue reading →

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Spicy Chicken and Beans

Posted on March 20, 2011 by

March 19th 2010 This is a hearty Spanish recipe which can be used for a whole chicken, jointed, or with 4 or more, chicken thighs. I imagine that the bones of a whole chicken will add a lot more flavour … Continue reading →

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Bumblebee Natural Foods

Posted on February 2, 2011 by

February 2nd, 2011 Bumblebee Natural Foods are 3 shops on Brecknock Road, originating from this one (pictured), the nut shop, in 1980. Since then the business has expanded to include a bakery next door, plus a vegetable shop and natural remedies … Continue reading →

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Perry Court Farm

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

October 17th, 2010 On Sundays I go to the Islington Farmers’ Market – I saw an article in Time Out, over ten years ago and can’t seem to stop myself going. At Christmas, when the market shuts for a single … Continue reading →

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