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March 17, 2013

Tom Harte finds delight among the finest hams in the world.

TOM HARTE ~ photos@semissourian.com
An expert carver slices Spanish ham into paper thin slices as a waitress looks on.
TOM HARTE ~ photos@semissourian.com An expert carver slices Spanish ham into paper thin slices as a waitress looks on.
Hams typically hang from the ceiling of even the most humble Spanish cafe or bar.
Hams typically hang from the ceiling of even the most humble Spanish cafe or bar.
Gourmet Spanish hams, cured, bagged, and waiting for purchase at a typical Spanish gourmet grocery.
Gourmet Spanish hams, cured, bagged, and waiting for purchase at a typical Spanish gourmet grocery.
Gourmet Spanish hams, each worth as much as a thousand dollars each, hang on display at a typical Spanish grocery.
Gourmet Spanish hams, each worth as much as a thousand dollars each, hang on display at a typical Spanish grocery.
TOM HARTE ~ photos@semissourian.com
Spanish ham is typically served in thin slices like this.
TOM HARTE ~ photos@semissourian.com Spanish ham is typically served in thin slices like this.
Spanish Hams of every variety hang on the walls of a typical Spanish gourmet grocery store.
Spanish Hams of every variety hang on the walls of a typical Spanish gourmet grocery store.
Gourmet Spanish hams hang on display at a typical Spanish grocery.
Gourmet Spanish hams hang on display at a typical Spanish grocery.
TOM HARTE ~ photos@semissourian.com
A plate of paper thin slices of Spanish ham, served, as is customary, unadorned and accompanied only by crackers.
TOM HARTE ~ photos@semissourian.com A plate of paper thin slices of Spanish ham, served, as is customary, unadorned and accompanied only by crackers.
A variety of Spanish hams await carving in the deli department of a Spanish grocery store.
A variety of Spanish hams await carving in the deli department of a Spanish grocery store.
Tom Harte hams it up in Spain with some of the best ham in the world.
Tom Harte hams it up in Spain with some of the best ham in the world.
TOM HARTE ~ photos@semissourian.com
An expert carver slices Spanish ham paper thin for serving.
TOM HARTE ~ photos@semissourian.com An expert carver slices Spanish ham paper thin for serving.
A plate of thinly sliced Spanish ham arranged decoratively for serving.
A plate of thinly sliced Spanish ham arranged decoratively for serving.
TOM HARTE ~ photos@semissourian.com
Spanish hams with a street value of $20,000-$30,000 hang on display at a Spanish gourmet grocery store.
TOM HARTE ~ photos@semissourian.com Spanish hams with a street value of $20,000-$30,000 hang on display at a Spanish gourmet grocery store.
TOM HARTE ~ photos@semissourian.com
Cured hams hang from the ceiling of a typical Spanish cafe.
TOM HARTE ~ photos@semissourian.com Cured hams hang from the ceiling of a typical Spanish cafe.
Spanish ham is carved into paper thin slices and is served as an accompaniment to most any meal.
Spanish ham is carved into paper thin slices and is served as an accompaniment to most any meal.
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