Category Archives: Barcelona Overview

Spanish Kitchen

Posted on August 17, 2008 by admin

Now that I am, regretfully, packing up my kitchen in Barcelona, it seemed timely to expound on the indispensible items presumably (from my sporadic research) to be found in the arsenal of a Spanish home cook. Many of these items … Continue reading →

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Tinto de verano

Posted on May 22, 2008 by admin

Summer’s coming and we want to drink something lighter. Admit it, you’ve got a case of 2-Buck Chuck in the closet and you’re wondering if it will cellar well until next fall. The Spanish have that one all figured out. … Continue reading →

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La Nova Icaria Beach

Posted on May 22, 2008 by admin

La Nova Icaria Beach presents a high grade of occupation and is located close to the Olympian Port of Barcelona and separated from the adjacent beaches for small breakwaters, they connecting with the seafront of the Barceloneta. The local police, … Continue reading →

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When to Go to Barcelona

Posted on May 20, 2008 by admin

Climate Barcelona is blessed with a benign, Mediterranean climate. Spring and fall are ideal times to visit, especially May to June and September to October. Even in the winter, days are crisp to cold (due to its proximity to the … Continue reading →

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Alcoholic Drinks in Barcelona

Posted on May 15, 2008 by admin

Wine Vi/vino (wine) accompanies about every meal. Spanish wine is able-bodied because of the brilliant climate. It comes blanc/blanco (white), negre/tinto (red) or rosat/rosado (rose) in all amount ranges. A �5 canteen of wine, bought from a bazaar or wine … Continue reading →

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