EATING AND DRINKING
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Strong Headed: Garlic in Spanish Cuisine
Despite its bad press, garlic is an essential part of Spanish cuisine. Read more
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What Makes a Vegan-Friendly Wine Vegan?
Increasingly in Europe, wines are now often labelled as “vegan-friendly” or “no animal products were used in the preparation of this wine.” Read more
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Dining Out Gluten-Free in Barcelona
Barcelona has a lot to offer when it comes to dining gluten-free. There are ample gluten-free restaurants tucked away down narrow streets as well as larger venues for a more refined experience. Read more
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Eating Insects Can Be Good for the Planet—Europeans Should Eat More of Them
While eating insects is common in many world regions, in western cultures it is more likely met with disgust. Read more
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Seaweed Is High in Vitamins and Minerals—But That’s Not the Only Reason Westerners Should Eat More of It
Though eating seaweed is mostly common in Asian countries, today seaweeds are widely growing in popularity as an ingredient in a range of food and beverages. Read more
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Ultra-Processed Foods: It’s Not Just Their Low Nutritional Value That’s a Concern
Sugary drinks and many breakfast cereals are ultra-processed foods, as are more recent innovations, such as so-called “plant-based” burgers. Read more
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What's behind Spain's Cult of Canned Fish?
The best and most traditional tapas bars of Barcelona all have one thing in common, and it’s not what you might expect—their common denominator is a love on the part of both the proprietors and their clients for gourmet canned fish and seafood. Read more
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With the ever-increasing cost of food, buying in bulk, preparing meals in large quantities and storing unused portions is convenient and practical.
Yes, You Can Reheat Food More than Once—Here’s Why
You might have heard the myth that you can only reheat food once before it becomes unsafe to eat. But the good news is, that by following some simple steps when preparing and storing foods, it is possible to safely reheat foods more than once. Read more
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Plunger, Espresso, Filter? Just Because Your Coffee Is Bitter, Doesn’t Mean It’s Stronger
Our choices of brewing method can be cultural, social or practical. But how much do they really impact what’s in your cup? Read more
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Sweet as Sugar: Honey in Catalunya
Honey is an ancient sweetener and has always been treated with respect here Read more
