Cod Blog: Recipes, Guides and Comparisons

Caviar Osetra: Sabor, Precio y Por Qué Es el Favorito - Bacalalo
March 3, 2026
Osetra caviar: nutty and briny flavor, golden color, firm texture. Price in Spain, differences with Beluga and Sevruga, and how to serve it correctly.
Sucedáneo de Caviar: Qué Es y Diferencias con el Real - Bacalalo
March 3, 2026
Caviar substitutes are dyed roe from lumpfish or herring, not sturgeon. Differences in taste, price (€2 vs. €200), and when each is worthwhile.
Gildas Originales: 12 Creaciones que Sorprenden - Bacalalo
March 3, 2026
Original Gildas to impress: with smoked salmon, mango, brie cheese, shrimp, and more. 12 easy creations with premium ingredients.
Anchoas en la Pizza: Cuáles Usar y Cuándo Ponerlas - Bacalalo
March 3, 2026
The best anchovies for pizza: fillets in oil (never in salt). When to add them, how much per pizza, and why the quality of the anchovy makes all the difference.
La Gilda: Historia del Pintxo y Dónde Comerla
March 3, 2026
The history of the gilda since 1946 at Bar Casa Vallés in San Sebastián. Why it's called a gilda, where to eat it, and how to make it at home.
Tipos de Gildas: 10 Variedades del Pintxo Vasco
March 3, 2026
10 types of gildas beyond the classic: with cheese, salmon, anchovy, truffle, sun-dried tomato, and more. Ingredients and assembly of each variation.
Pulpo a la Gallega (á Feira): Receta y Cómo Cocer
March 3, 2026
Authentic Galician-style octopus: perfectly cooked, with the ideal texture, paprika from La Vera, and olive oil. A step-by-step recipe just like in the octopus restaurants of Galicia.
Percebes: Precio, Temporada y Cómo Elegir los Mejores
March 3, 2026
Goose barnacles: current price in Spain (€40-€120/kg depending on size), season from October to March, how to distinguish Galician from Moroccan barnacles. Buyer's guide.
Gildas: Receta Original Vasca Paso a Paso [10 Variantes]
March 3, 2026
The recipe for the perfect gilda: anchovy, olive, and chili pepper proportions, the order of the pintxo, and 8 variations. The most famous Basque pintxo in 5 minutes.
Regalos Gourmet: 15 Ideas Originales que Sorprenden [2026] - Bacalalo
March 3, 2026
Gourmet gift ideas that will impress: from caviar to premium preserves. A guide with prices, who to buy from, and where to buy online.
Anchoas o Boquerones: Diferencias Reales que Importan
March 3, 2026
Anchovies and whitebait are the SAME fish (Engraulis encrasicolus). The difference lies in the preparation: salt-cured vs. fresh in vinegar. Complete guide.
Bacalao en Inglés: Cod, Codfish y Otros Términos
March 3, 2026
Cod in English is called cod or codfish. But what about salt cod? Stockfish? Complete vocabulary for cod, cuts, and recipes in English with pronunciation.