The region of Navarre has borders with the Basque Country and France and much of its food is undoubtedly influenced by these areas.  Having no coastline, Navarre relies on seafood imported from its neighbours and although seafood such as salted cod is eaten in the region, trout from the rivers of the Pyrenees region figures higher on the region's cuisine.  Some of the most popular dishes of the region are vegetable based specialties such as ministere, a vegetable stew, or stuffed red peppers.  The local produce includes a wide variety of game, cheese and meat.  The Pyrenees villages produce excellent lamb and the Pamplona region with its bulls has a variety of beef dishes.  Pintxos are tapas served throughout the Basque area.   Like the Basque Country, Navarre has gastronomy clubs, where local men prepare dishes which are served to other members seated at long tables.  Stories are told, songs are sung and lots of local wine is consumed.    

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