Are you also enjoying the summer time. Well, there is no better way to enjoy it than having some delicious summer dishes outside like on your terrace or balcony. And waht is better for the summer than enjoying some delicious seafood. Well here goes some nice recipe What you need (for 2 dishes) 6-8 giantContinue reading “Spicy Prawn Pasta”
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Whitewine Steamed Clams
It’s clam time. Although seafood in general is enjoyed best during the cold months in summer clams are a high runner and can be served to a lot of dishes, like rice, chowders, etc….the possibilities are limitless. Our whitewine steamed clams can be enjoyed just like the recipe, but are also a great addition toContinue reading “Whitewine Steamed Clams”
Red Berry Rosemary Ice Tea
Is your thermometer also hitting also 39°C/102°F? Well then it is time to work on some strategies to cool of and stay hydrated. Do check out our latest experiment. What you need 2l water 2 spoon red berries fruit tea 3 spoons honey 2 twigs rosemary Cucumber How you do it Boil up the waterContinue reading “Red Berry Rosemary Ice Tea”
Escalivada
One of Catalonia’s top entreés is the escalivada or in English grilled and seasoned veggies. It is quite easy to make and as it is served cold it is perfect for the summer. The grilled vegetables can be served ‘plain’ as an appetizer or are perfectly served on traditional Spanish farmer’s bread. Sandwiches will alsoContinue reading “Escalivada”
Charcoal Salmon
Yessss! The temperatures are over 28 degrees so it is time for some BBQ. First on the docket some salmon. Salmon is quite easy to make, super delicious, and just perfect to maintain the bikini-shape for the summer. (BTW: if you do not have a BBQ or the weather is not working on your sideContinue reading “Charcoal Salmon”
Home-Made Ice Tea
Well, did you ever get that feeling, that no matter how much you drink your thirst does not cease? Quite typical in the summer, isn’t it? No wonder when the temperatures breach 35ºC / 95ºF, the body is constantly producing sweat to cool off and thus depletes all the water reservoirs. Sounds like a greatContinue reading “Home-Made Ice Tea”
Gazpacho
The heat persists. And there are some regions around the northern hemisphere that have breached already the 40ºC (104ºF) mark. Like every summer we just need a way to refresh ourselves with some recipes. Aeons ago the Andalusians developed the Gazpacho as one of the main recipes to fight off the heat. Just to letContinue reading “Gazpacho”
Tangerine Lemonade
Checkmate on thirst! It is mid June and the heat is here in Barcelona. Time for some refreshing drinks. So how about a refrshing lemonade to start the summer season? Here it goes. What you need: 5 tangerines 3 spoons panela (unrefined whole cane sugar) 850ml fresh water How you do it: Squeeze outContinue reading “Tangerine Lemonade”
Octopus Lentil Salad
May it be or not. But the summer is just around the corner and friends are asking me for some fresh and summerly recipes. Allright as you wish. The problem came actually up when I opened the fridge: An octopus, a few vegetables and lentils. Not much to do or what? Well actually yes thereContinue reading “Octopus Lentil Salad”
Grapefruit-Maplesyrup-Lemonade
After the great success of the Lemon-Ginger-Lemonade and some request to post more Lemonade recipes. we created a totally new recipe: Grapefruit-Maplesyrup-Lemonade. OH CANADA! What you need: 2 pink Grapefruits 20 ml Maplesyrup 600 ml fresh water How you do it: Squeeze out the juice from the grapefruits (it should give you aprox 130 mlContinue reading “Grapefruit-Maplesyrup-Lemonade”
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