Wish You Were Here: Cooking paella in Barcelona

Hiking , , — readers have had some incredible travel adventures this last year. And lucky us, they’ve shared their journeys and offered practical tips along the way. Today’s adventures come from a Menlo Park couple with a penchant for paella. In September, Menlo Park residents Kate and Tedd Kimelman took a trip to Europe “to learn about the culture, history and wine of Spain and France,” Kate says.

“We started with a cooking class in Barcelona, where we made gazpacho, paella, pan con tomato, tortilla de España and crème brûlée. Then we all sat at a long table and enjoyed our lunch with delicious Spanish wine and good company. It was a great hands on way to learn about the cuisine of Spain and to bond with our group.” “Be sure to make reservations for cooking classes ahead of time, as they are very popular.”.