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Baroque gastronomy day at El Escorial
Sit down at the 17Th century table and discover the taste and customs of Spanish golden century
Join the table of Spain’s Golden Century with the original recipes in World Heritage village of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Learn about the eating and drinking habits of the 17th century and the anecdotes of the table protocol. And of course taste the most popular recipes during lunch.
Find about it within the unmatchable background of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, which was the centre of the world at the peak of the Spanish Empire, and required recipes in that proportion.
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DETAILS FOR THE PRIVATE TOUR: BAROQUE GASTRONOMY DAY AT EL ESCORIAL
| DAYS | INCLUDED | MEETING POINT | TIMETABLE | OPTIONAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We offer this wine and food tour upon request. Minimun 8 people. | Tasting of the 17th century breakfast (as appetizer) and two types of wines. Guided visit throught the village. Visit to the royal kitchen´s building. Comented lunch and wine tasting. Bilingual guide. | Pick up at the Monastery,s main entrance. | 11.30am Beginning of the tour. 14:30pm lunch consisting in several courses. 16:30pm End of tour and recomendations for spare time. 5h aprox. | Visit to the interior of the Monastery and transportation from Madrid. Breakfast/aperitif at the gardens around “La Casita del Príncipe” (the heir’s palace),18th century |
Descripción detallada:
Now that talking about “traditional dishes” means talking about the recipes of the 40s, Gourmet Madrid goes back 400 years, and rescues recipes from royal cook’s best seller cookbooks. Roasted torrezno, letuario, white delicacy, mighty pot, albillo wines… are the “What” in the food department, but you will also learn about the “How” and “Why” of the many ingredients, traditions and literature of that time.
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