Adventures in Shopping – Barcelona
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Mescladis – a non-profit foundation focussed on my favourite subject: Food
Photos missing from this post at the moment folks – I’ll add them when I get back to BCN! Mescladís is a small cafe and shop on the Plaça Sant Pere. The products are local and/or fair trade (although not … Continue reading →
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Tagged Cake, ethics, fair trade, food miles, party, Shopping in Barcelona
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Papers Coma – Stationery and Party Supplies
I’ve just been downstairs to buy new printer paper. Had a bit of a laugh with the family who run the shop about how, while all the non-recycled, bleached paper comes in a plain white packet, the recycled paper which … Continue reading →
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Tagged Art Supplies, local, party, Shopping in Barcelona, Stationery
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Life’s little necessities: a source of good, cheap Cava for parties.
Those who know me will avow my love of all things sparkly, and that includes wines. One of the – many – joys of living in Barcelona is having the Penedès wine region just down the road, so my penchant … Continue reading →
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Posted in Drink
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Tagged alcohol, Cava, Drink, party, Shopping in Barcelona, traditional
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