Tag Archives: Catalan

Barcelona

Posted on July 27, 2011 by scarpettakate

Oh, Barcelona. What a beautiful city you are, all windy cobblestone streets and leafy boulevards, beachy breezes and Gaudí serpentine. You make me wish I could tan, turn a glowy caramel brown and whisper you sweet nothings in Catalan. I … Continue reading →

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Romesco Grilled Shrimp

Posted on May 18, 2011 by scarpettakate

Romesco sauce, for those of you uninitiated in its kicky charms, is an earthy, flavor-packed staple of Catalan cuisine, a sort of parallel-universe pesto made from olive oil, chiles, tomatoes, garlic, ground almonds and hazelnuts. Romesco tastes warm and nutty, … Continue reading →

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