Live from Barcelona with Tomer Botner

I’ve been extremely fortunate to be here in Barcelona, Spain as a guest of my dear friends Tomer and Noam, owners of Florentine Kitchen Knives to co-teach a knifemaking workshop for the second time. And as we had a little time before my flight home, we recorded an episode that would have been completely different if we talked in the beginning of the trip. After spending a few days with Tomer and walking the streets, seeing the people and eating the extraordinary food I really saw the influence Barcelona has had on Florentine Kitchen Knives. I don’t believe it’s intentional; it feels like the most sincere form of cultural osmosis. The similarities Florentine Kitchen Knives have to the direction of the food scene is apparent. We talked especially about his friend and my favorite chef in the world Borja. At his restaurant Ultramarinos Marin, we were treated to the most delicious food I’d ever had. Each dish was the opposite of “tweezer food” - simple with little garnish, a few bites to share as most Tapas is and the flavors were surprisingly overwhelming. The best food i’ve ever had, has been cooked by Borja. No question. We talked about him and his connection to Florentine Kitchen Knives and it was fantastic to see Tomer & Noam in a different light after an amazing few days. We’ll definitely be having the workshop next year.  I can’t thank them enough for their incredible hospitality and friendship. If there’s a word that’s more than “thank you” I’d definitely use that… Mucho  Gracias-GFVisit Florentine Kitchen Knives website where you can custom order your knife online: https://florentinekitchenknives.com/Follow Florentine Kitchen Knives on instagram:https://instagram.com/florentinekitchenknives?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Follow chef Borja on Instagram:https://instagram.com/bor_jamon_iberico?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Follow his incredible restaurant Ultramarinos Marin on Instagram:https://instagram.com/ultramarinosmarin?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Follow Full Blast and interact with the show on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast/Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the show. it helps me out a lot! Welcome back Trojan Horse Forge Get your THF Stabile Rail knife finishing vise at https://www.trojanhorseforge.com/And when you use the promo code “FULLBLAST” you’ll get free shipping in the USFollow them on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/trojan_horse_forge/ TotalBoatAdhesives, paints, primers and polishing compounds.Go to https://www.totalboat.com/And put in “Fullblast10” for 10% off Go get yourself some all natural , food safe Axe WaxGo to https://axewax.us/And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10AkinteractiveGet your Website designed by AK Interactive, Consultation, Graphic Design, logos, Signage design. 25+ years experience in FULL SERVICE Website design, Graphic design and marketing for knife makers and all Craftsman:http://akinteractive.com/fullblast10% off with promo code: FULLBLAST10Brodbeck Ironworks Makers of an Incredibly versatile grinder, with Many different attachmentsLeather sewing equipment and even abrasives Go to Brodbeckironworks.com put in promo code Knifetalk and get the upgrade to the Mareko platen. Get your Blacksmith hammers from John Erianne akahttps://www.instagram.com/sunsetforgenj/http://sunsetforgenj.com/new-productsGo look at the course curriculum at CMA:https://centerformetalarts.org/workshops/** Taking classes from some of the best in forging at one of the best facilities in the country is an excellent opportunity to propel yourself as a blacksmith. Not to be missed. And with housing on the campus it’s a great way to get yourself to the next level. Visit CMA’s website:https://centerformetalarts.org/***DON’T MISS THE CAMBRIA CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 17TH! Tap here for details: https://centerformetalarts.org/cambria-iron-conference-2/There are still spots available for my next Forged Friction Folder workshop at CMASept 3 & 4th:https://centerformetalarts.org/product/friction-folder/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy