by Zara Patterson | Sep 29, 2021 | blog
Ok people of Barcelona, let’s get one thing straight; Halloween is originally from Ireland. I know that in the last century or so, the Unites States has been great at Halloween, and many locals here believe that it is “commercial” and...
by Zara Patterson | Jul 21, 2021 | blog, Uncategorised
Did you know that some spices in cooking can help you keep cool in the heat? During our Sri Lankan Food and Wine Pairing Dinner we tried various tantalising tastes paired with local wines. If you’d like to pair Sri Lankan dishes with wine, then maybe...
by Zara Patterson | Jul 14, 2021 | blog, Uncategorised
When you think of tapas in Barcelona, probably the first thing that comes to mind is not if they are plant-based tapas. However vegan tapas in Barcelona date back farther than veganism itself! So if you are following a plant-based diet, you’ll find easy,...
by Zara Patterson | Jun 18, 2021 | blog, Uncategorised
Did you know that there are many vineyards of D.O. quality as little as 20 minutes drive from central Barcelona? There are in fact 12 wine D.O. zones (Denominación de Origen) including one D.O.C., spread across the region of Catalunya. We have plenty of...
by Zara Patterson | Jun 18, 2021 | blog, Uncategorised
Savour Academy again opened its doors for a special supper club type of Vietnamese food and wine pairing in Barcelona. I have done several cooking collaborations with Hanoi native Tien (from The Lush Kitchen) but this was one of the most memorable dining and pairing...
by Zara Patterson | Jun 9, 2021 | blog, Uncategorised
Last of the summer wine? We surely hope not! At Savour Academy we love the local wineries and wines of Catalunya. We look forward to visiting some of the amazing wine festivals and wine fairs in Barcelona and further afield. Here’s a quick look at the wine...