Head off on a hands-on foodie tour of Barcelona, which includes everything from a shopping trip to one of the largest produce markets in the city to a cooking class led by a Spanish-cuisine savant. Your local guide, whoâs also a professional chef, will tell you all about the cityâs link to food and how itâs used to showcase the regionâs history and culture.
To start, weave your way around the colorful food stalls at Sant Antoni Market, in the centre of the city. Fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses â youâll be able to chat to the owners of all the stalls and get an understanding of how these foods are produced. While youâre here, your guide will pass out reusable grocery bags. With these, you can help shop for ingredients that will later be used during your cooking lesson.
From here, youâll start the two-block walk to a nearby rooftop terrace, where youâll dip into Spainâs wine culture while you sip on a glass of local sparkling wine. On the way, though, your guide will tell you all about life in Barcelona and point out their favourite vegetable store.
Afterwards, itâs time to start your cooking lesson. Under the tutelage of a Barcelona local whoâs been cooking Spanish cuisine for years, youâll use the ingredients you sourced earlier to make starters, main courses and a dessert. The main star, though, is the paella. Youâll hear all about the history and cultural significance of this iconic dish while you learn to carefully craft Spainâs national dish.
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