{"title":"All Things Catalan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe owner of The Reading Spa is a Catalan and creator of thecatalan.us\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"catalan-food-culture-and-flavors-from-the-mediterranean-a-cookbook","title":"Catalan Food: Culture and Flavors from the Mediterranean: A Cookbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalan cuisine authority Daniel Olivella serves historical narratives alongside 80 carefully curated Spanish food recipes, like tapas, paella, and seafood, that are simple and fresh.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn proud, vibrant Catalonia, food is what brings people together--whether neighbors, family, or visitors. By the sea, over a glass of chilled vermouth and the din of happily shared, homemade\u003ci\u003e Pica Pica \u003c\/i\u003e(tapas) is where you'll find the most authentic Catalonia. The region is known for its wildly diverse indigenous ingredients, from seafood to \u003ci\u003ejamon Ibérico\u003c\/i\u003e to strains of rice, and richly flavored cuisine that has remained uniquely Catalan throughout its complex and fraught history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eCatalan Food, \u003c\/i\u003ethe recipes are intended to be cooked leisurely and with love--the Catalan way. Featuring traditional dishes like \u003ci\u003ePaella Barcelonata \u003c\/i\u003e(Seafood Paella) and \u003ci\u003eLlom de Porc Canari \u003c\/i\u003e(Slow-roasted Pork Loin), as well as inventive takes on classics like \u003ci\u003eTiradito amb Escalivada \u003c\/i\u003e(Spanish Sashimi with Roasted Vegetable Purees)\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eAmanida de Tomàquet amb Formatge de Cabra \u003c\/i\u003e(Texas Peach and Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese), \u003ci\u003eCatalan Food \u003c\/i\u003ebrings heritage into any home cook's kitchen, where Catalonia's cuisine was born. To know a culture, you must taste it; none is more rich and stunningly delicious than Catalonia's.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarkson Potter Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47197375332514,"sku":"9780451495884","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1240\/0398\/files\/imageloader_c2e653d2-0469-406f-b310-cfddc6643d80.jpg?v=1776995437"},{"product_id":"recipes-from-catalonia","title":"Recipes from Catalonia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'A truly beautiful book, written by my favorite Spanish man. These pages are packed with joyful rays of inspiration and utter deliciousness.'\u003c\/i\u003e - Jamie Oliver \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the northeast of Spain, Catalonia borders France's Pyrenees mountains and has a heritage and scenery like no other place in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eRecipes from \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCatalonia\u003c\/i\u003e, José Pizarro travels from the impressive Gaudi architecture in buzzy Barcelona, to the Roman and Greek ruins in Girona and secluded beaches in Costa Brava to create some of the best-loved dishes from the Catalonian region at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting in the markets, José revels in the fresh meat, fish and vegetables, with dishes including classic Patatas Bravas, a delicious Duck Egg and Mushroom Stew, and a Rabbit Rice, typical of the region. From a Roast Chicken with Langoustines, Baby Squid with Mint that's perfect for spring, to a wintery Civet of Venison with Ceps and Mash, and the delicate Hazelnut and Plum cakes, José's interpretation of the regional flavors will inspire you to get into the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet to the backdrop of stunning location photography, \u003ci\u003eRecipes from \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCatalonia\u003c\/i\u003e will make you feel truly transported to this special region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quadrille Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47197378871458,"sku":"9781784887735","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1240\/0398\/files\/imageloader_7fe55693-34d3-4b86-b3da-0dead24c0beb.jpg?v=1776996268"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1240\/0398\/collections\/tomas-nozina-UP22zkjJGZo-unsplash.jpg?v=1775692361","url":"https:\/\/thereadingspa.com\/collections\/the-catalan-all-things-catalan-and-catalunya.oembed","provider":"The Reading Spa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}