Friday, June 25, 2010

Tapas - Simple but brilliant - or so I thought?!


I shamlessly cooked up some tapas for friends, who were visiting from Chicago last week. I say shamelessly becasue tapas always seems like the easy option. Jamon de Monroyo from Brindisa (http://www.brindisa.com/) almonds, sweet peppers stuffed with goats' curd (courtesy of Neal's Yard http://www.nealsyarddairy.co.uk/), deep fried Padron peppers, home made tortilla de patatas, the ever present patas bravas; albondigas, manchego and queso de cabrales with membrillo, boquerones en vinagre, gambas al ajillo etc., etc.

What a fool! I spent all morning shopping, all day and all night cooking. I'm either not doing it right or i am such a glutton/feeder that I just can't stop!

anyway, judge for yourself!
Check out the Jamie Oliver antipasti platter www.jamieoliver.com/jme/kitchen/serveware/info/antipasti-platter/100017.html
which showcased the chorizo fantastically, as well as affording a bit more space on the table!
Happy days - although it did piss down with rain around 10pm!

Matt

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