| Catalan cuisine is a form of
cooking that still closely reflects its medieval
origins. Occupied for nearly seven hundred years
by the Romans, followed by several centuries of
the Visigoths, and then four hundred years by
the Moors, the influences were certainly varied.
Catalan cooking is based on the use of fresh elements,
whether they are vegetables, meat or fish usually
purchased from the local market on the same day
that they will be used. It is also a healthy cuisine
as vegetables, fish, lean meats and fruit are
its main ingredients, and cooking fat is almost
exclusively olive oil. With four hands-on classes
of approximately three hours each and four restaurant
meals, a very thorough knowledge of Catalan cuisine
is attained. Four visits to local wine producers
and vineyards, along with wine tastings will allow
you to discover and appreciate the fantastic DOC
Priorat and DO Montsant wines. An official olive
oil tasting session will let you discover the
incredible DO Siurana olive oils.
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