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STEWS, PURÉES, CREAM SOUPS,
SOUPS AND PULSES: Pulses
Saturday, March 3, 12.00 h
Chef: Carlos
Cidón Chef Restaurante Vivaldi (León)
Specialist: Inés
Ortega
Description:
In keeping with his innovative philosophy, Carlos Cidón will
be in charge of presenting a revolutionary concept: the reology
– that is, the study of the physical principles that govern
the movement of fluid – of cooking chickpeas. During his appearance,
the chef will resolve the most popular mysteries surrounding the
world of pulses. Visitors will discover the best tips on conserving
and purchasing pulses, as well as their health-promoting qualities
and how to cook them.
Inés Ortega, a true expert and specialist on this food family,
will provide a brief and brilliant introduction prior to the chef’s
performance.
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Carlos
Cidón represents a turning point in Leonese gastronomy.
Master of masters, Cidón has been a pioneer in the modernisation
of the region’s cuisine. Indeed, his efforts in employing
humble ingredients and local products in haute cuisine have
been matched by no one. Thanks to Carlos Cidón, the traditions
of his land have leapt onto the international stage. León’s
Vivaldi restaurant –
with one Michelin star – is, today, the premier showcase
for his cuisine. |
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Inés
Ortega was born in Madrid, where she combines her work
as a high school teacher with her dedication to the world of
gastronomy. From her father José Ortega Spottorno, founder
of El País, and her grandfather José Ortega
y Gasset, she inherited her interest in communications, whereas
from her mother Simone Klein, author of the famous 1.080
recetas de cocina (1,080 Recipes), she inherited her passion
for cuisine. She runs the gastronomy section of the magazine
¡Hola!, works in the gastronomy section and has
written more than twenty cookbooks, including Cocinar aprender
y jugar, and El libro de los potajes, has been also
involved in various projects with her mother and much, much
more. She has also participated in cooking instruction DVDs
for the Spanish daily newspaper El Mundo, and has given
talks in both Spain and Paris. |
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