The Gastronomical Arts in Spain includes essays that span from the medieval to the contemporary world, providing a taste of the many ways in which the art of gastronomy developed in Spain over time. This collection encompasses a series of cultural objects and a number of interests, ranging from medicine to science, from meals to banquets, and from specific recipes to cookbooks. The contributors consider Spanish cuisine as presented in a variety of texts, including literature, medical and dietary prescriptions, historical documents, cookbooks, and periodicals. They draw on literary texts in their socio-historical context in order to explore concerns related to the production and consumption of food for reasons of hunger, sustenance, health, and even gluttony. Structured into three distinct "courses" that focus on the history of foodstuffs, food etiquette, and culinary fashion, The Gastronomical Arts in Spain brings together the many sights and sounds of the Spanish kitchen throughout the centuries.

In 1611 Francisco Martínez Montiño, chef to Philip II, Philip III, and Philip IV of Spain, published what would become the most recognized Spanish cookbook for centuries: Arte de cocina, pastelería, vizcochería y conservería. This first English translation of The Art of Cooking, Pie Making, Pastry Making, and Preserving will delight and surprise readers with the rich array of ingredients and techniques found in the early modern kitchen. Based on her substantial research and hands-on experimentation, Carolyn A. Nadeau reveals how early cookbooks were organized and read and presents an in-depth analysis of the ingredients featured in the book. She also introduces Martínez Montiño and his contributions to culinary history, and provides an assessment of taste at court and an explanation of regional, ethnic, and international foodstuffs and recipes. The 506 recipes and treatises reproduced in The Art of Cooking, Pie Making, Pastry Making, and Preserving outline everything from rules for kitchen cleanliness to abstinence foods to seasonal banquet menus, providing insight into why this cookbook, penned by the chef of kings, stayed in production for centuries.

Recipes with the genuine taste of Spain—from restaurants all over the country including out-of-the-way local favorites. After many vacations in Spain—and Spanish restaurants back home in London—Julie Neville was confident that she’d experienced true Spanish cooking. Then, in 2015, she moved to Spain—and quickly realized she hadn’t even scratched the surface. The types of foods the Spanish eat, when they eat, their cooking methods and their use of herbs, spices, oils, and locally produced foods was incredibly different from anything she’d tasted or experienced before. In her quest to learn as much as she could during her time in Spain about their food and culture, she worked in a wide range of restaurants—some Michelin Star with award-winning chefs and others only the locals would know, where the grandmother was still cooking her famous recipes in what was her original house sixty years earlier, some in the city, some by the beach, and others hidden in the mountains. Collaborating with many of these restaurants, she now brings you Authentic Spanish Cooking—which shares the recipes of restaurant quality food that you can easily recreate in your own home using traditional ingredients and methods. Along with gorgeous photos, each restaurant’s most popular dishes, including a starter, main course, and dessert, are provided.

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At least 200,000 people died from hunger or malnutrition-related diseases in Spain during the 1940s. This book provides a political explanation for the famine and brings together a broad range of academics based in Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia to achieve this. Topics include the political causes of the famine, the physical and social consequences, the ways Spaniards tried to survive, the regime's reluctance to accept international relief, the politics of cooking at a time of famine, and the memory of the famine. The volume challenges the silence and misrepresentation that still surround the famine. It reveals the reality of how people perished in Spain because the Francoist authorities instituted a policy of food self-sufficiency (or autarky): a system of price regulation which placed restrictions on transport as well as food sales. The contributors trace the massive decline in food production which followed, the hoarding which took place on an enormous scale and the vast and deeply iniquitous black market that subsequently flourished at a time when salaries plunged to 50% below their levels in 1936: all contributing factors in the large-scale atrocity explored fully here for the first time.

This collection of essays investigates the terminology of traditional Neapolitan arts and crafts analyzed from a novel linguistic and cultural perspective. With some exceptions, the trades examined in the contributions—including pizza and pastry making, the art of presepio (crib), lute-making and coral dealing, among others—still exist in Naples and in the Campania region. They represent an important component of the cultural heritage of the area that this volume brings to light by furthering current research in the fields of terminology, history and cultural anthropology. The book is divided into two sections, corresponding to the two languages in which the articles are written (English and French), although the terminological analyses also focus on Italian, Neapolitan and Spanish. This choice is expressly demanded by the political legacy of Naples, which for six centuries was alternately dominated by French, Spanish and Austrian rulers whose lasting influence on the city’s traditions and language the essays explore.

Lonely Planet: The world’s leading travel guide publisher Inside Lonely Planet’s Experience Spain you’ll travel through buzzing cities, rural villages, rugged mountains and blissful beaches, discovering the secrets of Barcelona and Madrid’s nightlife, eating your way through the streets on a delectable tapas tour, and finding your new favourite hike, festival and siesta spot. This new part-pictorial, part-guidebook hardback is built around themes that introduce you to the heart of Spain, and is packed with trip-planning tips and information on the most authentic local sights and activities – shining a spotlight on the huge diversity of people, places, culture, food and history that shape this extraordinary country. It’s perfect for seasoned travellers and lovers of all things Spanish who want to discover something new and exciting. - Includes over 75 experiences stretching across Spain - Multiple ways to navigate the book - thematically, geographically or by interest - Hundreds of stunning photos on gloss paper stock Experience Spain is presented across five themes: - Tradition & Passion: Family, culture and customs - The Good Things in Life: Chill out in the Spanish sun - Living History: The story of Spain through cave art, castles and Quixote’s windmills - Art & Modernity: Innovation and Spain today - Adventure: An active exploration from mountains to coast Get to the heart of Spain and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Experience Spain: Full-colour images throughout Inspiration for your next trip, to help tailor it to your personal needs and interests Insider tips that reveal sights and cultural attractions beyond the guidebooks Covers Spanish icons, modern Spain, the Spanish way of life and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Experience Spain covers both top sights and roads less travelled, and is the perfect place to get inspired and plan an itinerary for an upcoming trip. Once you’ve decided where you’re headed in Spain, check out the relevant Lonely Planet Spanish destination travel guides for even more detailed planning and on-the-go advice. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.