Author Archives: Matthew Chapman

Bombas is a traditional tapas dish that originated in the neighborhood of Barceloneta, located on the Western coast of Barcelona. Specifically, the dish was created by María Pla Segura, co-owner of the restaurant, La Cova Fumada. This dish was a … Continue reading →

Spain’s resourcefulness and ability to minimize food waste are evident in this fish stew, Suquet de Peix. This fish stew originated in Barcelona and a few other cities located on the Costa Brava, the coastal region in the northwest of … Continue reading →

Barcelona is famous for the ingredient-rich dishes, but their simplest may be one of the best. Pa Amb Tomáquet is merely stale bread, tomato, and olive oil. Farmers would make this dish to avoid wasting the stale bread and softer … Continue reading →

When you are craving a sweet treat, there is nothing more perfect than Crema Catalana. This dish is silky and creamy and is similar to a crème brûlée; however, there are key differences that make this traditional Barcelonian dish better … Continue reading →