There are dishes that feed the body, and then there are dishes that feed the soul. Paella, for me, is firmly in the latter category. It’s not just a recipe—it’s a memory, a moment, a promise of adventure. I first tasted it in the heart of Barcelona, just days before embarking on a Mediterranean cruise. It was Fall 2022, and the city was alive with … Continue reading Paella, a traditional Spanish cuisine
Stepping out of the metro station and catching my first glimpse of La Sagrada Familia, I felt like I’d wandered into a dream sculpted from stone. The basilica’s towering spires pierced the Barcelona sky like fingers reaching for heaven, each one adorned with intricate carvings and symbols that seemed to whisper stories of faith, nature, and time. Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece isn’t just a building—it’s a … Continue reading Exploring La Sagrada Familia: Gaudí’s Timeless Marvel
Last time I was at the Freiburg Münsterplatz I visited their large International Market and had fried Calamaris with Aioli sauce. That was the first time I tasted this sauce, and I have been bragging about it ever since. This spread or dip is used with the cuisines in Spain, the Balearic Islands, Murcia and eastern Andalusia, Valencia and Catalonia. Also in France (Provence) and Italy, Sicily and Liguria and Calabria. Continue reading Aioli, a memorable Mediterranean dip
