Description
LA MAR DE BÉ
Book Summary
This book, born from the TV3 program La Mar de Bé, is an invitation to discover the fascinating world of artisanal fishing on the Costa Brava and to enjoy the best fresh fish. Guided by chef Quim Casellas, the reader will explore the secrets of a passionate and little-known trade, from the diversity of ports and boats to the richness of the fish markets in Girona. The work culminates in a carefully curated selection of forty recipes that fuse gastronomic innovation with maritime tradition, offering a practical guide to knowing, choosing, cooking, and savoring the sea in all its splendor.
What is it about?
The book transcends a simple collection of recipes to become a tribute to the fishing culture of the Catalan coast. Building on the informative television program, Quim Casellas delves into key aspects of fishing, revealing the difficulty, diversity, and appeal of this ancient trade on the Costa Brava. He describes a privileged landscape of ports, vessels, and kitchens, reflecting the variety of fish and seafood auctioned daily at the region's fish markets. The practical part of the book offers about forty recipes inspired by both culinary innovation and the memories of fishermen, designed to encourage the reader to better understand the product, select it with discernment, cook it with success, and, ultimately, fully enjoy the flavors of the sea.
Main Themes
- Culture and trade of artisanal fishing on the Costa Brava.
- Seafood gastronomy: recipes with fresh fish and shellfish.
- Culinary innovation applied to traditional seafood products.
- Knowledge and appreciation of fish markets and the marketing of fish.
- Memory and tradition of seafaring people.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at lovers of cooking and gastronomy, especially those interested in fresh fish and seafood. It is also ideal for followers of the TV3 program La Mar de Bé, as well as for anyone who wishes to learn more about the world of artisanal fishing and the maritime culture of the Costa Brava. It is a work both for amateur cooks looking for new recipes and for readers curious about the intangible heritage of fishing communities.
What this book offers
- An immersion into the culture and trade of fishing on the Costa Brava, revealing its complexity and appeal.
- A selection of forty recipes that combine gastronomic innovation with maritime tradition.
- Practical knowledge for choosing, cooking, and appreciating fresh fish and seafood.
- An informative and enjoyable vision that connects the sea's product with its origin and the people who catch it.
Technical Data
- Author: CASELLAS, QUIM
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Modern and contemporary fiction, cookbooks by celebrity chefs and from television, fish and seafood cooking
- Collection: SENSACIONS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: March 2022
- Number of pages: 128
- Weight: 341 g
Editorial Review
This is a work that goes beyond a conventional recipe book by integrating knowledge of the product with the culture that surrounds it. Quim Casellas' proposal, based on his television program, is attractive both to the cooking enthusiast and the reader interested in the maritime heritage of the Costa Brava. The combination of insights into the fishing trade with practical and accessible recipes offers added value, making it a useful and evocative book for those who wish to delve into the world of fresh fish cooking from a broader and more enriching perspective.