The Art of Making Aioli: A Catalan Staple
Okay, let’s talk about aioli. So, I had this grand idea today, right? I’m going to make aioli—because why not? It’s garlic, egg yolks, oil. … Read more
The Art of Making Aioli: A Catalan Staple
Okay, let’s talk about aioli. So, I had this grand idea today, right? I’m going to make aioli—because why not? It’s garlic, egg yolks, oil. … Read more
Catalan Soul Food: Escudella on a Rainy Day
I didn’t set out to make escudella.I set out to cry into a baguette while pretending the rain meant something. But the fridge was half-full … Read more
Autism, Routines, and the Myth of the Peaceful Morning
I once read some woman’s blog post about her 6 a.m. “ritual.” She said the words “matcha,” “sun salutations,” and “intentional parenting.” I nearly choked … Read more
The Tap That Broke Me
It started with a drip. Just a little one. Plink. JC said it was nothing. “It’s just condensation,” he mumbled, toothbrush dangling from his mouth … Read more
Why I Locked Myself in the Bathroom During JC’s Parents’ Visit
I don’t usually drink wine in the bathroom.But there I was. On the floor, next to Albert’s bath toys, cradling a very full glass of … Read more
The Day I Burnt the Panellets and Blamed the Cat
There are days you wake up and just know you’re not emotionally equipped to face marzipan. Albert had already bitten JC’s toothbrush in half before … Read more
The Downside of a Love of Cooking? The Bills!
At some point in the last two years, my kitchen stopped being a kitchen and turned into a small-scale food production facility. Not intentionally. There … Read more
What I Love Most About Our Catalan Masia? The Olive Trees
It’s funny—the thing I love most about our very old (very expensive) house isn’t even the house itself. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the … Read more
Cargols a la Llauna Recipe: Authentic Catalan Roasted Snails
Snails in Spain? Whole different ballgame compared to the UK. It’s not just the appearance. British garden snails (Cornu aspersum) are small, dark, slimy things … Read more
Authentic Catalan Escalivada Recipe (Smoky Grilled Vegetables)
A while back, my father-in-law was manning the barbecue, like he always does. Guy’s a pro. Flames, smoke, sizzling meat—it’s his domain. Among the usual … Read more