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La Hamaca – locally grown fruit and vegetables

Posted on October 4, 2012 by helenbcn

I stumbled across this place when I called into the Xarxa Consum yesterday. It’s been open for two months and is part of the Barcelona ‘km0‘ (Kilometre Zero) slow food movement: All the produce comes from local co-operatives, and each … Continue reading →

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Greener Cleaning – Part One of an Occasional Series: Cleaning Silver

Posted on August 14, 2012 by helenbcn

The Doing the Shopping blog has been away, but will be back in Barcelona in October looking out for eco and wallet-friendly (there’s a crisis on, in case you didn’t know!) shopping options. In the meantime we’re interested in hearing … Continue reading →

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The best Xmas presents ever!

Posted on December 16, 2010 by helenbcn

While it’s too early to give away what everyone is getting this year, if anyone is stuck about what to give friends and family for Xmas / Reyes / other suitable festive celebration this year, here is my top tip … Continue reading →

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