Ellen and I took a cooking class today with an American named Gabriella. We started in the Merkat (market) and learned about local cheese, fish, hams and peppers. We then made pinxtos (tapas) which are the local specialty. Each bar in San Sebastian serves a unique tapas with a paired wine. In the old town, people walk from bar to bar until they reach their limit (food, wine, or energy). The tapas vary widely, but generally are prepared sardines, salt cod, jambon iberico, tuna, egg, shrimp, olives, cheese, served on a slice of bread. We finished our meal with a puree of strawberries, lime juice, sugar, and a very strong liquor. We rolled home but still managed to eat a double serving of gelatto with the kids, thanks to Ellen's encouragement.
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