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Gastronomy blog for Savour Academy, Barcelona and Beyond!
My goodness, my…Guinness Fideuà! A Paddy’s Day Special
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! To mark the occasion I will tell you about my recipe for Guinness Fideuà Negra. This is a follow-up to my first Guinness Paella Negra (the one with the squid ink) that I created in 2023 at Savour Academy. What's the story with putting...
What is Sofrito and Why is it so Important When Making Paella?
The flavour-maker that is key to the perfect paella, sofrito is a mixture of slowly fried ingredients that helps bring the iconic texture and taste to the traditional Spanish dish. It’s the kind of thing you don’t notice until it’s not there - the magic beneath the...
Thanksgiving in Barcelona 2024 Celebration!
Are you wondering where to go for Thanksgiving in Barcelona? Well once again at Savour Academy I am hosting my annual Thanksgiving dinner celebration that falls on Thursday, 28th November in 2024. But this year (due to popular demand) there will be two sittings! So...
The Best Team Building Events in Barcelona 2024 – By An Expert!
Ana Sánchez on Team Building Experiences in Barcelona Are you looking for the best team building events in Barcelona for your next group activity? I interviewed the absolute authority figure on original experiences in Barcelona for 2024. None other than El Periódico...
Where to Buy Paella Equipment (USA!)
If you are based in the USA and want to cook paella at home, these are the best paella pan essentials to get you started!
Friday 5th July: Sunset Yoga & Biodynamic Wine Tasting
Would you like to join for yoga and wine tasting in Barcelona?! Come to verdant Montjuïc mountain to see the sunset during this relaxing group yoga session. You can unwind with yoga movement on Friday 5th July, before we head to Savour Academy for a biodynamic wine...
Barcelona’s Best Cocktails and Iconic Drinks – A Local’s Guide!
Why is Barcelona Famous for Cocktails? The cocktail scene in Barcelona is no longer “just sangria”. It has made quite a stir of late, thanks to its iconic drinks gaining global appeal. In 2022 and 2023, two Barcelona bars came out as Number 1 in the The World’s 50...
What is Socarrat and Why is it a Paella Crowd-Pleaser?
Seasoned paella-eaters know that perfect paella should have socarrat – the crunchy charred layer of rice at the bottom of the pan. It’s not easy to get it right. But with patience, practice, the right pan and a few tricks of the trade you’ll achieve a good socarrat....
Burns Night Supper 25th January 2024
Barcelona sees the next annual Burns Night Supper at Savour Academy, to celebrate the life and works of Robert Burns. Hailed as Scotland's Bard, the universal appeal of Burns' poetry about nature and the human race comes from humble beginnings in rural Ayreshire....
Thanksgiving Dinner 23rd Nov 2023
I love cooking seasonally. And I love culinary traditions and festivities. So, my Thanksgiving Dinner in Barcelona at Savour Academy is the perfect event to combine the two, fusing fresh local ingredients with classic Thanksgiving recipes. I always host this...