I am taking my time in Cordoba, as we are experiencing a heatwave, high 30s, 40 Wednesday, and this is a city designed for the heat. The Islamic Mezquite with its exquisitely inserted Christian Catedral is well known as the central attraction. For those who like to avoid the crowds its is open for free for 1 hr from 8:30 whilst most are having breakfast. It then re-opens "officially" at 10:00.
This region of Spain, or a little west, is home to pigs from which the "Grange of hams" is produced. Both a rich red, finest ingredients, great skill and experience and a long maturation time. It is named Jamon Iberico.
Jamon Iberico is thinly iced and I assumed only consumed with the finest vino tinto. But no, here in Cordoba with its extraordinarily long history of gastronomy and wealth, including being a major source of wine for Rome at its height, Jamon Iberico at some restaurants is advertised with Coca-Cola.
I am reminded of some of the rich of Shanghai (is it 4 or 5 Lamborghinis that I own, I can't remember) who have said they mix their Grange with Coke to improve the taste.
Love that jamon. I'd go easy on the coke and try the red or the sherry, or, better still, some cava. Glad you're there safe and sound. It's about 11 here, so can only dream of heat.
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