[danielf]

Originally Posted by alferret

Should steak be replaced by horse? We all know the continent enjoys a good bit of thoroughbred once in a while

What's wrong with eating horse? I've eaten smoked horse meat. It's quite good actually.

I didnt say we in the UK had good cooks, although I do think we have some excellent cooks but why choose France as per the link by the OP there are many countries that provide a far better culinary experience than France. Spain and Italy spring to mind. I personally think Spain is not represented enough with culinary circles and yet the food of the people is among the best I have tasted.

Oh yes, I love Spanish cuisine. Honest food, good ingredients, and not too much faffing about. Still, I think that saying 'the French can't cook' is a bit silly. French cuisine is overrated, yes possibly. But they can't cook. Nah...

Last time in Spain I had the opportunity to taste and explore local delicacies from the Murcia region. Pigs trotters with an onion and potato Hmmmmmm and not the French Le pied de cochon, something totally different, but the Spanish name evades me at the moment.
Son pas en haut la révolution son vive la espania.

Next time you're in Spain, head for the 'Parte Vieja' in San Sebastian. Home of the Cucina Miniatura. Countless tapas bars, each with their own specialties. Spend the evening hopping from place to place, enjoy a tinto everywhere, and go back the next day not being able to find that one bar as there's so many of them (and the tinto of course). It's unlike anything I've seen elsewhere in Spain. One of Spain's culinary hotspots. You will not be disappointed.