We are pleased to invite you to a lecture by Inés Eléxpuru, author of Cooking in Al-Andalus and Al-Andalus: Culinary Magic and Seduction. In this lecture, Inés will discuss the rich culinary heritage of Andalusia, which still influences Spanish cuisine today.

The Andalusi cuisine was highly developed, using plants and seasonings previously unknown in the region. Many recipe books were also written, which survive today.

The lecture is part of the exhibition “Gardens of Al-Andalus”, created by the Islamic Culture Foundation in Madrid and hosted by the Library until 24 September, shows the Spanish Muslim garden from different perspectives. In the Al-Andalusi period, hundreds of botanic species from the East were introduced and acclimatized to Spain. These new species were used in landscape gardening, cosmetics, pharmacopeia and cuisine.

Date: 23 September 2018

Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Language: English

Target Audience: Public

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