Creative Cooking in Spain

Fideua

Cooking outside on a barbecue is a wonderful way to enjoy time with family and friends.  Not that I needed an excuse, but when friends Francois (a French Chef - now that was a challenge!) and his wife Vilma arrived from Bordeaux I had to think creatively and produce a special lunch.  The choice was Fideua - a very Spanish dish and one that looks spectacular when finished. Essential ingredients in all my barbecues are friendly conversations, beer, wine, snacks and lots of warm weather.  Time is also a very important factor and spending at least five hours cooking, eating, drinking and enjoying a lively chat outside in the sun is just one of the many reasons I am living in Spain.  The long lunch is often followed by a siesta in the hammock or a dip in the pool.  Thankyou Francois and Vilma for making this day so special.

Photo by Francois Denis