Lara's Journal
Local tips, seasonal dishes and little stories from the Costa Brava.
Guides
June 26, 2026 · 6 min read
Things to Do in Cadaqués
A chef's guide to Cadaqués, from Dalí's house and the wild Cap de Creus to the anchovies, sea urchins and a slow dinner at your villa.
Read article
June 25, 2026 · 6 min read
A Food Day in Begur
How I would spend a perfect food-led day in Begur, from the morning market to a cove swim to dinner cooked on your terrace.
Read article
June 22, 2026 · 6 min read
A Private Chef's Guide to Catalan Cuisine
The dishes, ingredients and markets worth knowing before you eat your way through the Empordà.
Read articleExperiences
June 28, 2026 · 5 min read
A Chef's Guide to the Costa Brava Markets
Where I actually shop along the Costa Brava: the morning markets, the Palamós fish auction, and the local treasures I look for. Then I show you how to turn a basket into dinner.
Read article
June 27, 2026 · 6 min read
Empordà Wine Country: A Tasting Route I Love to Share
Just inland from the Costa Brava lies the DO Empordà, a wine region shaped by the tramuntana wind. Here is how I'd spend a day among the cellers, and how I bring those bottles back to your table.
Read articleCoast & walks
June 24, 2026 · 6 min read
Walking the Camí de Ronda: The Coastal Paths I Send Guests On
A local chef's notes on the Costa Brava's old coastal footpath, the stretches worth your morning, and the quiet dinner that should follow.
Read article
June 12, 2026 · 5 min read
The Most Beautiful Coves of the Costa Brava (and What Comes After)
A local private chef's shortlist of coves and beaches, and the seafood that ends up on the table once the sand is brushed off.
Read article
Let's plan your dinner
Send your date, location and guest count. Lara replies within 24 hours, with no obligation.
Get my free quote