September 26--Rosario's Cooking Class

Denise arranged a cooking class with her friend Rosario who lived up the coast from Denia in L'Estanyo with her husband Lorenzo, an octopus fisherman. Their home was luxurious but understated and their hospitality matched the elegant surroundings. There was an olive tree loaded with fruit in various stages of ripeness and Rosario had olives soaking in urns in different solutions. We mostly watched closely as Rosario led us through her seafood-centric menu and the wine flowed freely as we sat outside near the pool. Ah, the good life!

Olives curing

Camera shy cooking diva!