In my quest the other day to find information about dairy farms in Spain on the internet I came across a blip about a store that specializes in artisinal farmstead cheese from all over the country. This store just so happens to lie tucked away in a side street very close to my apartment, so the following day I took to the streets to find this little gem. The shop is called Formatgeria La Seu, located on Carrer Dagueria 16, just off of Carrer Jaume1 on the left when walking towards La Rambla. The cheese specialist behind the name is Katherine McLaughlin, a Scottish woman who opened the store in December 2000. It is the only store in Spain dedicated solely to Spanish cheese. What a beautiful concept!
The afternnon sun shined upon me as I wandered into the cozy, inviting space, that actually used to be one of Barcelona's first butter making factories, and was inspired to ask Katherine if I could possibly stop in one day and talk with her about the delicacies she carries in hopes of aquiring a better knowledge of Spanish cheese and to learn about her jewel of a store. Luckily, she was more than willing to schedule a time to chat. So, this Wednesday "Cheese 101" awaits me with open arms. Details and pictures to come!
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