Discover what's happening in Barcelona this week:
— Fogassa de Carabassa: A Valencian Tots Sants Tradition
Throughout Spain, a multitude of traditional dishes are eagerly anticipated as All Saints' Day nears—especially sweets! Each community, province or locality has its own recipes, usually handed down for generations. A typical All Saints' Day treat in Valencia is the fogassa de carabassa, which roughly translates as pumpkin bread. [ Ссылка ]

— They Were Not Witches, They Were Women
Beginning in the 15th century, witch-hunt fever swept continental Europe. On the Iberian Peninsula, Catalunya is the place where more women were tried, convicted and executed than anywhere else. [ Ссылка ]

— Honoring the Dead with Bread: Tots Sants & Panellets
The delightful little “breads” known as panellets are an All Saints’ Day tradition in Catalunya. These tiny treats are made from a marzipan base of sugar, egg and ground almonds, though recipes vary from household to household. [ Ссылка ]

— Heavy Periods Can Lead to Big Health Problems for Young Women
Around a quarter of women experience a clinical condition known as "menorrhagia,” also called heavy menstrual bleeding. Here’s what you need to know about the condition. [ Ссылка ]

— Animal Friendships Are Surprisingly Like Our Own
When you think about your friends, you might realize that you are alike in one way or another. Research shows that this inclination for similarity, called “homophily,” is not exclusive to humans. [ Ссылка ]

— Renovate Your Home in Record Time, 5 Tips
The real estate experts at INSPIRE do so much more than just help you buy or sell property, they are experienced in renovation projects as well. To help you get things started on the right foot in your new home, INSPIRE has five top tips to help you avoid the most common renovation mistakes. [ Ссылка ]

— Do You Need a Spanish Bank Account?
Opening a bank account in Spain is not compulsory, but it is virtually unavoidable. Many aspects of life in Spain are difficult to manage without a local bank account, such as paying utilities, getting a mortgage, paying taxes and making social security contributions. BCN Business Services can help guide you through the process of opening an account. [ Ссылка ]

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What's on in Barcelona October 27-November 2, 2022 | Barcelona Metropolitan

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