Chef Abraham García presents his first book of short stories.

The prestigious chef Abraham García, founder of the restaurant Viridiana, presented his first book of “canned stories"on March 25th at the Cultural Area of The English Court from Callao in Madrid.

Under the title “Relates”, Abraham García develops 15 short stories presented in a highly innovative format, consisting of a can of preserves that must be opened to be read. These are fifteen heartfelt stories, based on his own experiences and anecdotes, where everyday situations take center stage.

During the presentation of their stories, the chef and writer He explained that he is trying with all his might to "fight oblivion. I know that Behind every plate, every glance, and every gallop, there is a story I cannot renounce. I dedicate myself to them, with affection or, at times, with open enmity. But I always feel they are inevitable, necessary. Traces of who I was or who I will never become. I don't consider myself a writer, but rather a translator, and therefore, a traitor of silences.

At the presentation of the book of Abraham García Many well-known faces attended, such as the actress Hiba Abouk and the singer Luz Casal, a great friend of the author, who read some stories to the attendees.

Pure Iberian pairing Señorío de Montanera

The sunset over the Gran Via of Madrid The curtain came down on a wonderful evening where the tribute to everyday stories gave way to a high-level cocktail party on the terrace of the Gourmet Experience at El Corte Inglés from Callao. Attendees witnessed an exceptional pairing of tapas from the cuisine of Abraham García and the authentic flavor of 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham Señorío de Montanera with Denomination of Origin Dehesa de Extremadura. From the 2015 campaign, the pure Iberian ham Lordship of Montanera dazzled with its perfect balance of flavor, slightly salty with sweet touches, and the persistent aftertaste characteristic of an acorn-fed product. Finally, the folded spine Lordship of Montanera finished conquering the palate of the guests, who were especially surprised by the way this traditional product of the slaughters of Estremadura.

In this way, the oranges on the Capitol Building, the first lights of the Gran Vía and the taste of pure Iberian Lordship of Montanera They were the perfect after-dinner conversation to share new stories that could inspire, who knows, future stories.