Just as I warned

Just as I warned you to get your Easter menu in order, it is about time to start thinking about San Fermin menus. I will be once again representing the countries where bullfighting is important: Spain, Basque Country, France, Portugal, Mexico, Peru, and California. Of course, the Basque items get pride of place, but we honor the whole world of the bulls here.

If you are doing a San Fermin party you will want to find bullfight music. I recommend any recording by the Taurine band of Mexico City. I like to play "La Virgen de la Macarena" when the guests are called to the dinner table, as that is a good way to start things. Find a version with a good trumpet soloist, though, as that is what makes that particular pasodoble great. The Tijuana orchestra does a great job of that piece, and they follow the tradition of playing it when the matadores have entered the chapel.