My mother-in- law (suegra) is a fantastic cook, and a fantastic person! I love her so much. Among her specialities are arroz con leche (rice pudding) & Asturian Fabada (bean stew.) Meals, especially lunch, are the best part of the day!! Lunch is served between 2 & 3 pm. Always red wine to drink and orange soda or casera to dilute the wine if you like. I always eat too much of the 1st course and then regret it when the 2nd course is served! In between are the salads and ham and cheese plates as well as the huge crusty chunks of bread served with every meal. This is the point that I start to feel really miserable..... and then desert is served! Maybe an almond cake, apple tart or a hazelnut confection. Followed by fresh fruit, yogurt and various cheeses, and finally very strong coffee and a shot of licor. Hazelnut, cherry , strawberry , coffee flavored, the variety is endless. Sometimes we eat in the back yard and that's always a treat to dine. under the lemon and hazelnut trees. Life is good.
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