Paul Richardson A Late Dinner [Reading]

Book of the Week: A Late Dinner [5 Episodes] Mon 13th Aug 2007, 09:45 on BBC Radio 4 FM Paul Richardson's   book is a gastronomic tour of Spain, the title of which refers to the Spanish tradition of sitting down late to eat.   1/5. The author goes in search of the Perfect paella. Paul recalls his carefree student days when food was shared. 2/5. A long drive to a restaurant takes him to a place of mystery and magic. El Bulli in Roses is one of the world's most famous restaurants. 3/5. Paul visits Asturias, a happy hunting ground for both cheese and cider lovers. Five great cheeses, including the amazing Gamonedo. 4/5. Andalusia, home to a third of Spain's 220 million olive trees. 5/5. Paul visits Barcelona's market and enjoys the rituals of tapas. Abridged by Katrin Williams and read by Jonathan Firth. Producer Duncan Minshull   Vivid and richly textured, "A Late Dinner" is a delightful journey through Spain and Spanish cuisine. Paul Richardson is the perfect guide. In lush prose he brings to life the fascinating people who grow and cook and eat the hugely varied and still little-known food of Spain.Richardson's vibrant writing takes readers beyond gazpacho and paella and immerses them in the flavorful world of Spanish food…

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.