The Diplomat
In the framework of the IX Week of Italian Cuisine in the World (SCIM), the Embassy of Italy organized yesterday at the IES Hotel School of the Community of Madrid a lunch, It was attended by Ambassador Giuseppe Buccino Grimaldi and entrepreneurs from his country and Spain who enjoyed a menu based on the theme of the week: Mediterranean diet and cuisine of the roots: health and tradition.
Chef Antonio Scalera and the Master pastry chef Fabrizio Galla were responsible for “inventing” recipes that the students of the school served in an orderly and exceptional way so that the palates of the guests were continually amazed by their rich flavors.
The Italian ambassador stressed in his speech the importance of the collaborative agreement between the embassy and the school which has now been renewed for the fourth consecutive year. He also praised the vital experience of the Chef and the Master Pastry Chef, and commented that “the idea of making cooking one more area where cultural ties between Italy and Spain can be demonstrated perfectly reflects the review of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World”.
Miguel Angel Pérez, director of the IES Hotel Escuela, said that “thanks to the Italian Embassy, companies, associations and producers like those who are with us today, it is possible to carry out activities which combine production and education”.
The steamed prawns and herring caviar, flamed scallops accompanied by black truffle and vegetable crisper, risotto with grelos with ricotta cheese water and anchovy powder and the soup of almorta, cod with milk and hard bread, They were followed to finish some tasty desserts with Gianduiotti, Monte Bianco and Pastiera. Each dish was accompanied by rich wines from the Italian soil.
As reported by The Diplomat on 14 December, until 1 December, visitors to the permanent collection of the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando de Madrid will have access to a thematic tour entitled The art of eating. The food in art, where you will be able to admire a selection of works by Italian, Spanish and international painters who have represented in their paintings typical foods of the Mediterranean diet.
