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The summer we watched the mountain burn.
When we moved to the mountains of Catalonia, we knew we were choosing a different way of life. We traded city traffic for winding country roads. Our neighbours became vineyards, forests and olive groves. Summer meant long evenings outside, vegetables growing in the garden and the constant sound of cicadas. Of course, we also knew that wildfires were part of life here. Every summer there are fires somewhere in Spain. You see them on the news, hope everyone stays safe and carry
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Aug 74 min read


Preserving in May: A Journey into Flavor and Sustainability
May always feels like the true beginning of preserving season. The garden is awake, flowers are blooming, and herbs are surging ahead. The kitchen shifts from winter cooking into that familiar rhythm of filling jars, drying trays, and making the most of what the season offers. I like May because it still feels civilized. You’re not yet knee-deep in tomatoes, courgettes, and fruit avalanches. Instead, May offers smaller, enjoyable preserving projects that help rebuild the pant
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May 153 min read


Bringing Home a Whole Goat: Why Buying a Whole Goat Matters
This autumn I ordered a whole goat from a local herdess in the Penedès. After butchering, I vacuum sealed each cut and filled the freezer—ensuring flavorful, sustainable meals all winter long.
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Sep 29, 20252 min read


Sourcing local produce when cooking, canning or making preserves
Go to local markets, ask the vendors. Where is the origin of the things you prepare and eat? Have they been flown from half way around...
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Feb 12, 20252 min read


Crafting Your Own Soothing Calendula Cream at Home
Are you looking for a natural way to soothe your skin? Calendula cream might be just what you need! Calendula, a flower in the Daisy...
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Aug 9, 20243 min read


The Surprising Benefits of Eating Egg Shells and How to Prepare Them
When it comes to nutrition, we often focus on what's inside our food, but what about the seemingly inedible parts, like eggshells? It...
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Jan 10, 20243 min read
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