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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...
Coolest Harvest Wine Festivals Near Barcelona
As the summer draws to a close in Catalonia, the wine harvesting season arrives along with a number of wonderful Barcelona harvest wine festivals. It’s a special occasion for wine lovers to learn about wine culture in the region while sampling the traditions, and some...
The Best Places to Eat Paella in Barcelona
Have you ever had really good paella? Not the generic yellow kind, but the authentic Spanish paella that has been cooked by someone who knows the history of the dish and importance of the ingredients and the paella process. Real paella is out of this world. But...
BWW – Zuara Sushi and DO Cava Pairing
Barcelona Wine Week 2023 is in full swing, and today I was lucky enough to attend the Omakase - sushi and cava pairing - led by Michelin chef David Arauz at Zuara Sushi, with DO Cava pairings by sommelier Álvaro Prieto. On this blustery February morning, a mere...
11/08 Sabre the Moment! Cava Sabrage Class
Date and Time: Thursday 11th August, 19.30h-21.30h Join us for cava sabrage, an exhilarating class where we sabre bottles of cava with my sword. Snacks such as cheese, olives etc. are provided. Succesful participants receive a certificate and a keyring souvenir. I...
Psst! Best Paella Secrets?
If you’re reading this, then like me, you are a big fan of paella. Do you also want to know how to cook a great paella? I run paella cooking classes at Savour Academy in Barcelona, where I teach you the art of this classic Spanish dish. In 2022 I earned my diploma...
21/07 Class in a Glass: Catalan Wine Tasting
This just in! If you are interested in attending a wine tasting where we "taste the terroir" of five local, ecological or biodynamic wines from Barcelona's surrounding wine country, this is the one for you. After a quick introduction on Spain's wine history and...
Friday Paella Class July 1st!
Sorry, this is last minute. Do you want to come for an afternoon seafood paella class at 5pm on Friday 1st July? To be honest I can think of no better way to start the month than cooking up a tasty seafood dinner! If you are looking for an authentic paella cooking...