Mayonnaise

One of those interminable disputes: is mayonnaise a French or Spanish invention?

Many claim that the sauce was invented in Mahón, the capital of the Spanish island of Menorca. Whatever the case salsa mayonesa pops up all over the place, particularly in the Basque pincho, or bar snack.

Home-made mayonnaise is such a treat if you can get around to making it. Your eggs are less likely to curdle if they are at room temperature. But, don’t forget that once made, the