Tag Archives: vegetables

Mercat Municipal de Calella

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Mad Dog

Callella has a small indoor market – Mercado de San Jaime, designed by architect Jeroni Martorell and  built in 1927. In contrast with Barcelona’s big city markets (La Boqueria, Mercat Galvany, etc.) this one is quite tiny. Inside the front … Continue reading →

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Mercat de la Llibertat

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Mad Dog

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 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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Beef Stock

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Mad Dog

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 Mad Dog

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 Mad Dog

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 Mad Dog

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 Mad Dog

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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