Onion soup on a Sunday eve

Yes, it is warm outside. Yes, onions are nowadays more likely to show-up – sliced and peeled – on a hamburger. But, there is something about a truly inspired bowl of onion soup to focus the senses. Long-caramelized onions, garni, veal and beef stock, stale bread, and two layers (yes…two layers) of Gruyere to finish.

Sweet sweet potato chips

Potatoes are looking fantastic this year. This is one of my favorite ways to snack on these – tossed in olive oil, sea salt, and garlic.

Calçots amb romesco (Spring onions with romesco sauce)

It’s the season for the most simple and delicious of Catalan dishes – spring onions, grilled, wrapped in newspaper, steamed, and then eaten with some garlicky romesco and lots of red wine. What a way to do a Saturday afternoon!