Vermut & Friends

Today we’d like to tell you about one of our very favorite beverages, which is in fact so much more than that, as its name has extended to the time of day its served, along with the small bites that go alongside it.

Camila LoewMay 31, 2021Sobremesavermut, drinks, Spanish food, Mediterranean, Spanish culture, meals, aperitivo, fermentation, tapasComment

Kyle's Favorite Barcelona Foods

As his time with us and in Spain is coming to a close, Kyle reflects on what his favorite foods have been. Some of them might surprise you!

Camila LoewApril 16, 2021Sobremesafruit, Barcelona, bravas, tapas, tortilla, potatoes, shrimp, dessert, ham, seafoodComment

Guest post: Spanish Mealtimes

As our intern Kyle’s time abroad is creeping to a close, he is coming to understand some fundamental differences. This week he reflects on mealtimes in Spain, and comes to a conclusion which is close to the heart and motive of what we do here at Sobremesa.

Camila LoewApril 9, 2021Sobremesameals, mealtimes, Mediterranean, Spain, BarcelonaComment

Guest post: Kyle's Catalan Restaurant Excursion

This week our intern Kyle went on an edible excursion to discover the essence of Catalan cuisine. Get ready for some scrumptiously tempting narrative, which might just make you want to go ahead and buy that ticket over here!

Camila LoewApril 2, 2021Sobremesacatalan food, Catalonia, restaurants, traditional cuisine, Spanish food, travel, college kid, BarcelonaComment

The Next Step for Sobremesa Tours

The past year’s dreams of long-lost travel, little by little, can start to mutate back into real plans.

travelCamila LoewFebruary 18, 2021Sobremesatourism, Barcelona, culinary tours, permaculture, regenerative tourism, toursComment

Meet my Farmer Friend Dídac

I met my friend Dídac Valera of L’Hort d’en Dídac over a decade ago, although it feels like a lifetime.

Camila LoewDecember 14, 2020L'Hort d'en Dídacorganic, produce, visits, Barcelona Comment

The Sobremesa Cookbook is here!

It is with much pride and joy that I announce the arrival of The Sobremesa Cookbook, just in time for the holiday season!

Camila LoewNovember 16, 2020Sobremesacookbook, spanish food, recipes Comment

Why Online Cooking Classes Matter

Cooking has always mattered; online cooking is relatively new to most of us. But it matters now, too.

Camila LoewAugust 26, 2020Sobremesa Comments

Our European Summer part II: Sifnos, Greece

The heated political tension that hit the streets of Barcelona these past few days (and now seems ubiquitous) was what finally encouraged me to spend a rare, sunny Friday morning at home alone coming back to myself through the space that is this blog on Sobremesa. And I knew I had to make an effort to recover the mood that Sifnos left me with after our week there this summer, the most relaxing and enjoyable, real vacation time I’ve spent in many years.

Our European Summer part I: A Taste of Copenhagen

Ah summer, how I love thee, let me count the ways. Our first full summer back in Spain is coming to a close. It’s been long, gooey warm, and wonderful. I am excited to share some of its magic with you through a couple of blog posts.

Camila LoewSeptember 4, 2019SobremesaComment

Why We Moved Back to Spain

Congratulations to my family! Today marks our one year anniversary of moving back to Barcelona. Pardon the cliché, but it has certainly flown by.

Catalan food, Spanish food, travelCamila LoewAugust 1, 2019Sobremesasobremesa, Spanish food, Catalan food, meals, friends, Catalonia, travelComment

A Fresh Start + A Glimpse of Spring

When I started Desayuno con guisantes, my Spanish blog, many years ago, I wrote about the zen of shelling peas and the beauty of simple things. For favas you need twice the patience, as they need to be shelled first, and then blanched and peeled. Some people eat the outer skin to avoid that tedious second shelling, but I assure you it’s well worth the effort.

books, holidays, snack, tapas, vegetablesCamila LoewJanuary 4, 2019Sobremesaspring, seasonal, avocado, vegetables, vegetarian, appetizer, side dishesComment

Turkish Spice and All Things Nice + Vegan Köfte

Connecting people, connecting with people and creating solid, enduring memories and relationships is without a doubt the most important possible outcome of the effort of putting food on a table, and people around it.

vegetables, travel, nutritionCamila LoewDecember 13, 2018SobremesaMediterranean food, Turkey, Turkish cuisine, spices, tofu, vegetarian, vegan, protein, walnuts, nutsComment

On Giving Thanks + Hot Springs Egg

I thrive on ritual. I wake up at 5am every day so that I can have a good hour or two before my family wakes up, for my personal morning rituals : a brief meditation, a long sitting with countless steepings of tea, some yoga.

holidays, Spanish food, travelCamila LoewNovember 29, 2018Sobremesaeggs, japanese food, breakfast, gratitude, holidays, bowl food, restaurants, BarcelonaComment

The First Sobremesa in My New Home

No matter how long I do this, I am still in awe of the magical effects of sitting down to share a meal: deep bonds are almost immediately established. Mutual understanding and the sharing of a pleasant meal seem to go hand in hand.

Spanish food, travel, vegetables, holidays, bakingCamila LoewNovember 14, 2018SobremesaEVENTS, sobremesa, Mediterranean food, lunch, vegetarian, vegetables, cauliflower, roast, fallComment

Basque Sangría

Greetings from San Sebastian, one of my favorite cities in the world. Though I have been coming here regularly for many years, but every single time I am in awe of its beauty.

books, holidays, Spanish food, tapas, travelCamila LoewOctober 18, 2018Boutique Basquebasque cooking, basque country, drinks, beverages, sangria, wine, pintxos, tapas, travelComment

Energy Truffles and a Collaboration with Obbio Food

Sleep has been scarce, which doesn’t help, so I have found myself making versions of these truffles on repeat as a way to gain energy for the day via nutrient-dense calories.

dessert, travel, workshopsCamila LoewOctober 11, 2018Sobremesaworkshops, healthy food, nutrition, sweet, snackComment

Sake Day + A Japanese-Inspired Catalan Salad

Last Monday October 1 was Sake Day, which in Japan traditionally marks the beginning of sake production in the country. Due to our mutual admiration and love for Japanese culture and cuisine, my friend Chiara decided it was the best day possible to inaugurate Slow Food Kitchen Barcelona.

Introducing Slow Food Kitchen Barcelona

I’ve been waiting a while to tell you about this project I’ve been working on, and the time is finally (almost) ripe, so…… introducing Slow Food Kitchen Barcelona!

workshopsCamila LoewSeptember 27, 2018Sobremesaworkshops, cooking, classes, japanese food, walnuts, green beans, vegetables, side dishesComment

New Neighbors + White Wine Risotto

Last week I celebrated a weekday, just because, with a girls’ lunch with my two lovely new neighbors.

books, Spanish food, stews and soupsCamila LoewSeptember 20, 2018Sobremesarice, wine, risotto, spanish foodComment