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Proposed Accommodations: El Palace

Day 4: Catalan Culture through its Cuisine, a Private Epicurean Experience. Today, the
focus is on Catalan cuisine. You will begin the day by meeting
Chef Jaume Brichs at 10:00 a.m. and proceeding to the fabulous
Boqueria market, which was established in the thirteenth century
and is arguably the most exceptional food market in all of
Europe (as a result, tourists have discovered it). Jaume is a well-
known Barcelona chef who currently serves as a pastry chef,
culinary instructor and consultant to Barcelona restaurants. He
thoroughly enjoys sharing his passion for Catalan cuisine with
visitors via private culinary lessons. Jaume has been shopping at
the Boqueria for years and knows numerous vendors. As you
view the spectacular displays of the market stalls, Jaume will
introduce you to his top suppliers and select certain ingredients
for your culinary lesson. You will learn about Catalan
ingredients from the land and sea, and Jaume will share his opinions on ingredient quality.

We particularly like the seafood displays at the Boqueria, but there is so much more here. The
people watching isn’t bad either. Only after
getting your fill of this wonderful market, you
will proceed with Jaume to the north of the city
and a private penthouse apartment that features a
large, well-equipped kitchen and a lovely terrace
overlooking Mount Tibidabo. Once at the
apartment and after rolling up your sleeves,
Jaume will lead you on an interactive culinary
lesson focusing on a traditional Catalan menu.
Past menus have included salted cod salad with
olives and peppers, negro (black squid ink) rice
with tiny cuttlefish, salted red mullet, pan tomate with wonderful rustic bread and various types
of olive oils and wonderful desserts. Of course, you will learn about the history of Catalan
cuisine and key regional ingredients as well as specific dishes. Weather permitting, you will
enjoy lunch with a view on the terrace. The session will conclude at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Later today, you might choose to visit the Miro Museum (the museum is open until 8:00 p.m. —
note that the museum is closed Mondays).

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