by Zara Patterson | Nov 11, 2023 | blog, Events
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...
by Zara Patterson | Sep 28, 2023 | blog
Sangria must be one of the oldest cocktails in Spain, if not the world! Its history dates to way back when, and the origins of mixing herbs, spices and fruit into wine is attributed to certain conquerors of the Iberian Peninsula – but we can talk more about this...
by Zara Patterson | Sep 25, 2023 | Barcelona Tips, blog, Events
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...
by Zara Patterson | Aug 11, 2023 | blog, Food tips, Uncategorized
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...
by Zara Patterson | Feb 7, 2023 | blog, Events
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...
by Zara Patterson | Jul 27, 2022 | blog
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...