by Zara Patterson | Mar 17, 2025 | blog, Cooking, Recipes
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...
by Zara Patterson | Mar 12, 2025 | blog, Cooking, Kitchen Tricks, Recipes
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...
by Zara Patterson | Oct 10, 2024 | Barcelona Tips, Cooking, Events
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...
by Zara Patterson | Aug 22, 2024 | blog, Cooking, Kitchen Tricks, Tips & Tricks
During paella class at Savour Academy, attendees frequently ask me about the best paella pan and other equipment to buy – including paella ingredients – and many are based in the USA. So I have put together a list of essential tools you need to cook a...