Author: Can Xarina
Amanita Caesarea, the king of mushrooms
A lover of good weather and its sudden rise, the king egg has an ephemeral life and can sprout throughout the summer, although the end of August is the season. It can be harvested as an egg (when it is still closed and when it is most appreciated) or when it has already unfolded its […]
Warm octopus from the Catalan coast with fresh courgette
It is a mollusc of rocky and sandy areas close to the coast and found between 0 and 200 m depth. It has a soft, balloon-shaped body and a robust, muscular mantel, and it appears grey, yellow or reddish-brown. It has a low fat and calorie content.
HOLLIDAYS. We open on july the 12th
Morel mushroom, the queen of spring mushrooms
The most eagerly awaited announcement of spring is the arrival of morels. As strange as they are exquisite and delicious, morels have a varied repertoire: in rice, omelettes or stews, but also sautéed with wild asparagus or stuffed (if they are large enough). Empty on the inside and wrinkled on the outside, forming labyrinthine ridges, […]
Llavaneres pea; the Maresme on the table
The most common and most appreciated pea is known as the Garrofal pea, and although it is a little smaller than the common pea, its distinguishing feature is its great sweetness. It is sown in October and the harvest begins in March. We serve it with the most traditional recipe, smothered with pork ribs and […]
Aberfeldy 12 years
Located in the CENTRAL HIGHLANDS (Perthshire), an area of great valleys where the distillates are smooth, light-bodied, fruity, sweet and fragrant, contrasting with a dry finish. L'Aberfeldy 12 Years Old is a relaxing, silky and uncomplicated Single Malt. Ideal as an introduction to the world of whisky.
Sautéed calçots with marinated cod and traditional basque sauce
Discovered in Valls in the 19th century, the calçot is a very tender, white and sweet onion that has the IGP "calçot de Valls" seal of approval. February and March are the best time to eat them, although they can be eaten from the end of November until April. They are traditionally eaten in "calçotades" […]
Cor Valent 2015, a solidarity wine
We are excited and determined to incorporate this sumoll from the Pla del Bages DO. A wine with volume and structure, but which respects the freshness of the variety. We thank and value the noble work of the Fundació Ampans, and at the same time we are working on a new wine reference of our […]
Tuber Melanosporum, the queen of the local truffles
Also known as the Périgord truffle, when it is born it is reddish, but it soon turns black, adopting globular, amorphous and peculiar shapes. Cultivated, but also wild, the truffle is harvested in winter. With firm, black flesh, with whitish, labyrinthine veins, it has an intense, penetrating aroma. It is served with a fried organic […]
