Tag Archives: Shopping in Barcelona

Soap

Posted on January 27, 2010 by helenbcn

Soap is one of those quotidian items that can become a simple luxury. Last year I tried to cut down on packaging by buying those big ‘family-size’ bottles from the supermarket, but generically-scented shower-gel made for a joyless bathtime experience, … Continue reading →

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Life’s little necessities: a source of good, cheap Cava for parties.

Posted on January 19, 2010 by helenbcn

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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Pig Stuff

Posted on January 15, 2010 by helenbcn

I’m not very good with meat products (oo-er), partly due to having been vegetarian for a large part of my life, and partly through general squeamishness. However after sampling the lentil & chorizo estofada made by my ex-flatmate The Lovely … Continue reading →

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