{"product_id":"9788418270505","title":"Carthusian cuisine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCarthusian Cuisine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book discovers the culinary tradition of Carthusian monks through a carefully curated selection of 100 recipes. Based on original manuscripts from the Montalegre monastery, it explores a cuisine marked by abstinence from meat, frugality, and respect for seasonal products. A work that connects monastic spirituality with current healthy eating trends and the Mediterranean diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarthusian Cuisine\u003c\/em\u003e is a compilation of dishes and preparations extracted from three handwritten recipe books preserved at the Charterhouse of Montalegre (Barcelona). The work also includes references to the gastronomy of the now-defunct charterhouses of Escaladei (Tarragona) and Las Cuevas (Seville).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carthusian diet is characterized by a total absence of meat, moderate food intake, and fasting on certain days and periods of the year. This gastronomic sobriety, far from being restrictive, offers simple, tasty dishes full of nuance, based on vegetables, legumes, fish, eggs, and garden produce. The book shows how this way of eating, linked to a particular spirituality and lifestyle, connects with the principles of the Mediterranean diet and current nutritional recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical monastic gastronomy of the Carthusian order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional and seasonal vegetarian cuisine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between diet, spirituality, and longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRecovery of recipes from Catalan and Andalusian monasteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptation of the Mediterranean diet to a context of frugality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at those interested in historical and traditional cuisine, lovers of vegetarian or garden-based gastronomy, and people looking for a healthy and conscious diet. It is also of great value to those who wish to learn about the cultural and spiritual heritage of monastic orders through their cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to previously unpublished recipes from manuscripts of the Montalegre Charterhouse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOver 100 authentic, meat-free recipes adapted for modern, healthy cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on how frugality and fasting can be integrated into a balanced and tasty diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and cultural context on the life and dietary traditions of Carthusian monks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pérez Gómez, Javier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Punto Rojo Libros, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e General cooking and recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Punto Rojo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 254 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique work that rescues a little-known gastronomic heritage and brings it to the modern cook. Its focus on meat-free cooking, moderation, and the use of seasonal products makes it a relevant read for those seeking healthy alternatives without sacrificing flavor or tradition. The connection between the Carthusian diet and the longevity of its practitioners adds additional appeal for readers interested in wellness through nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406892786011,"sku":"9788418270505","price":15.14,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841827050.jpg?v=1781843266","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418270505","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}