Abraham Garcia, one of Madrid’s best-known chefs, loves horse racing so much he pursued work as an announcer for the local track. But he admits to finding horses confusing since they prefer to eat barley than to drink whiskey.

And he is quick with a quip. When asked about his preferences for a last meal, he commented: “One should venture into the unknown on an empty stomach.” And he prefers olive oil to butter since “butter is like the moon...

March-April 2018 | Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street

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Editor’s Note

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By Christopher Kimball

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