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A GLIMPSE AT THE SPANISH WINE INDUSTRY “The increasing sophistication of Spanish consumers was the major factor impacting the wine industry in Spain during 2015, with the use of new technologies boosting their knowledge of the subject. Customers tended to be more interested in the quality and the origin of the wine than they were…

“La Guia de vins de Catalunya” (Catalonia Wine Guide), released last month in Barcelona, presents the result of 1381 blind tastings from 282 Catalan wineries. Created in 2008 by Jordi Alcover and Silvia Naranjo, this year’s edition was showcased at the Teatre Liceu of Barcelona, a renowned scene in Catalan culture. The following prizes were awarded during the gala:…

Lucy is an British fashion and beauty blogger who also happens to love food and write about it! Lucy did the Tapas Lover Tour and posted an article on her beauty and food blog Lucy Loves. As she describes herself, she’s a Job Operations Manager by day, Blogger by night. *** In your opinion, what do…

www.hardlysnarky.com. *** In your opinion, what do all ‘foodies’ have in common? I think there is a deep sense of connection for people who love food, particularly those who cook and/or eat regional specialties or grew up with them from a young age. Inside communities, food helps bond people together, and it can also serve…

A lot of our customers ask us during the Food Lover tours about Cava and the difference between Cava and Champagne.  In this article, you will find specific explanations about it and additionally our recommendations for Cava Bars in Barcelona. So what are the differences between these two popular Sparklers? The real “Champagne” can only…

Many of our customers ask us during our food tours if we can give them some recommendations for the best places to buy one of Spain’s best-known culinary treasures: the jamon iberico. You can find jamon iberico in endless specialized gourmet shops all around Barcelona, in supermarkets as well as at the famous old food…

Do you crave fresh and delicious seafood but feel daunted by the kitchen and don’t want to be overcharged at a seafood restaurant? Try these recipes at home! These 7 delicious seafood recipes will satisfy  your stomach and you will see that cooking seafood at home isn’t so hard. We hope you enjoy some of…

1. All goes small – Tapas Style stays trendy “Less is more”. Sharing small portions with authentic and strong flavours will also be an important Trend for 2016. Menus are getting shorter, dining rooms are getting smaller and Restaurants focus more and more on what the customers search for. An unforgettable experience of special tastes…

About Calçotada Wintertime has come and Catalonia celebrates the harvest of Calçot in this time of the year with the annual calçotada, which represents one of the most popular and unique traditional dishes. The most famous calçotada celebration is held in Valls the last week of January. What are Calcots? Calçot is a type of…