Tag: Catalan
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Les transbordeuses: the forgotten female activists of Cerbère
He had brought a large basket with him. From it came tumbling oranges, impossibly bright against the old, scrubbed wood. ‘Where did these come from?’ I asked Clémence, fetching a clean knife to copy Aaró’s peeling and slicing. ‘I haven’t seen any groves.’ ‘Spain. They’re why this town exists. Buy an orange or a lemon […]
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Wild Cherry Cake
When it came to creating a cake to accompany Where the Wild Cherries Grow, I knew I wanted it to contain three things. Cherries – as might be found on Emeline and Aaro’s secret tree – were a must. Almonds too; the medieval Catalan recipe collection The Book of Sent Sovi is full of recipes […]
Laura Madeleine 