EATING AND DRINKING
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Here’s Who Topped the Rankings in This Year’s Scorecard for Sustainable Chocolate
Despite the price of chocolate rising, these increases are often not passed on, leaving many cocoa farmers in extreme poverty. This is in addition to struggling with the impacts of climate change.
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Eggs: From Pagan Symbol to Christian Ritual
The humble hen's egg is the basis of many traditional dishes (and superstitions) in Catalunya and Spain
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Photo by Tara Stevens
Lunch with...Sally Davies
Tara Stevens dines with Sally Davies, food lover and editor of the 'Time Out Guide to Barcelona'
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MSG Is Back. Is the Idea It’s Bad for Us Just a Myth or Food Science?
Do you have a vague sense MSG is unhealthy but you’re not sure why? Here is the science behind monosodium glutamate, how it got a bad rap, and whether you should add it to your cooking.
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Brussels Sprouts Have as Much Vitamin C as Oranges
Pound for pound, you’ll get more vitamin C from them when eaten raw than from oranges. Cooked Brussels sprouts still contain vitamin C, though—about the same pound for pound as you’d get from orange juice and raw oranges.
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Freezing food slows down the chemical reactions that occur in food, preventing important nutrients from being lost.
Frozen and Tinned Foods Can Be Just as Nutritious as Fresh Produce
Not only can frozen and tinned produce be just as nutritious as fresh fruits and vegetables, in some cases they may actually be more nutritious.
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Harmful Chemicals Often Migrate Into Tinned Food
We have been preserving food in cans for decades, with one of its many virtues being that these metal containers can spend years in our pantries before going bad. This has traditionally led people to see cans as a safe way of preserving food.
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Eight Super-Healthy Leafy Greens & Why You Should Eat Them
Leafy greens are a great way to improve your health as they possess many vital nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
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Barcelona's best tapas bars
There are dozens of places to get your fill of tapas in Barcelona, from 100-year-old eateries and market stalls that serve up top-notch classic tapas, to gourmet bars where every dish is a creative feat. Here are some of our favourites.
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Photo by Tara Shain.
Time for Feasting: Autumn Eats in Catalunya
The autumn months see Catalans doing some serious eating
