HUNGRY GERALD

HG/BSK were in Barcelona during a Spanish visit and sought a reprieve from Gaudi and the other gifted architects who made the buildings of the city a visual delight. HG/BSK found an elegant, small bar/cafe and happily sipped chilled dry sherry. HG/BSK were seated close to two fashionable women. They were eating, with gusto, what appeared to be a fish stew. The waiter was informative. They were eating fresh cod, sliced potatoes and onions in a seafood stock enhanced by herbs and a judicious pinch of cayenne. The women left and HG/BSK ordered the dish–ate and enjoyed it. BSK, a talented cook, makes the cod dish at home (much happiness for HG). BSK’s version is more “picante” than Barcelona’s.  BSK cooked it last night for dinner and was accompanied by a hearty Australian Malbec. Joy.