That was my Euro foodie trip and it was meant to be when I found out that Adela is a fantastic cook. She loves hosting parties and cooking for people. The whole time I was in Madrid, I didn't do much sightseeing at all. I stayed in the kitchen with Adela, making her tell me the secrets of what authentic Spanish cuisine is all about. I went to markets with her to buy unbelievably fresh produce, meats and seafood for Adela to turn into omgosh good dishes.
It was simple and homey Spanish cooking and it was exactly what I had hoped for. When the ingredients are this fresh, you don't need to do much to them. They speak for themselves.
Adela is the type of cook who just goes with the flow. She throws in a bit of this, a bit of that and the concoction just magically comes together. Is fun watching her cook. She would rummage her fridge for inspirations, but more so for using up leftovers and soon-to-be over riped fruits and vegetables.
