Investigate the sausage at Casa Riera Ordeix
The Vicens family has several generations of master craftsmen since 1775 . The result is in the form of a tablet and are the Vicens nougat . Torró d'Agramunt, soft, coconut, chocolate and truffle nougat, and even without sugar , are its main products, which they are found on the shelves of the best gourmet stores around the world , something that also happens with the neutrals the rosebush , whose recipe, with natural ingredients, has been maintained since 1920.
Another family whose legacy is passed down from generation to generation is that of Anna Bellsola , responsible for the best breads in Barcelona – panetón, payés, mold (normal and integral), cereals, olives, rye, without salt… and the favorite, the baguette–, cooked in a wood oven and made with natural ingredients . But since man does not live by bread alone, the wineries brown , a family business from Alt Penedès, cultivates its vineyards without fertilizers and produces its wines in an artisanal way. Although his Pardas Negro Franc (based on cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon and sumoll) is their flagship, they also work with other varietals.
The Pardas wineries are a family business from Alt Penedès
PRODUCTS WITH IDENTITY
Espardeñas are the intestines of sea cucumbers. . Its name is due to the similarity that they present with espars. Without knowing very well the reason, they have become an icon of Catalan coastal cuisine . Before, they were only eaten by fishermen, but now they are a bite of luxury . More than the taste what interesting is its smooth texture . Anchovies from l'Escala are completely different from those made in the Bay of Biscay , and are characterized by a greater intensity of flavor.
The Palamós prawn it is the same red shrimp that inhabits the entire Mediterranean coast , between the peninsular coast and the Balearic Islands, but the plankton with which they feed in each of the coastal strips is essential to define its quality . It seems that the one from this area gives them a characteristic flavor, they are very aromatic and slightly sweet, delicious seafood.
The iconic anchovies of l'Escala
The poulards that the Rovira family raises on the farm Els Casals are at the best tables, among others, those of El Celler de Can Roca, Sant Pau or Can Jubany, as well as Santceloni, Lakasa or sasha in Madrid. Thanks to his personal commitment, he has managed to maintain the rearing of these castrated hens with juicy and delicate meat . Catalonia was one of the first autonomous communities to protect its native products and spread its virtues.
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THE CARE FOR THE TRADITION
There are five Designations of Origin for oil (Baix Ebre-Montsià, Les Garrigues, Siurana, Terra Alta and Ampordá) that protect the excellent EVOO produced in the community, mostly made with olives of the arbequina variety , aromatic, fresh and fruity, which unfortunately it rusts easily , so the oils they do not last in good conditions more than six months.
In addition, there are eleven Denominations of Origin for wine (Penedés, Terra Alta, Catalunya, Tarragona, Conca del Barberá, Costes del Segre, Empordà, Montsant, Priorat, Alella and Pla de Bages). Also the Reus hazelnut, Cerdanya butter , the artisanal cheese from L'Alt Urgell, the pear from Lleida, the mongeta from the ganxet from the Maresme and the rice from the Ebro Delta enjoy D.O.
There are also many Protected Geographical Indications (IGP), which range from the Agramunt nougat to the Prat capon, going through Vic's sausage , the calçot de Vals or the veal from the Pyrenees.
THE MIRACLE OF THE BREADS
Bread, especially in Barcelona, live a golden moment thanks to the work of a young generation of bakers, who are committed to large formats and doughs made with mother yeast. Our favorite bakeries are Bulwark _(Baluart, 38) _, Turris _(Aribau, 158) _, L'obrador del Molì _(Manuel de Falla, 32) _, BarcelonaReykjavik _(Dr. Dou, 12) _ and Forn Cruixent _(Pujades, 173 ) _.
Luxury breads at L'obrador del Molì
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