The book is titled “Disposiciones del colegio de San Diego, Zaragoza, 1753-1801” and offers an up-close look at the daily life of an 18th-century Franciscan community and the setting in which Friar Raimundo Gómez and Juan Altamiras lived. From today through Friday, events organized by the DPZ will help the public learn more about his work.
THE GREAT 18TH-CENTURY ARAGONESE CHEF
The studies and transcription of the manuscript provide a better understanding of Altamiras’ life and the circumstances in which his work was developed. The volume includes a facsimile reproduction of the manuscript.
José Manuel Latorre, the Provincial Council’s delegate for Archives and Libraries, who was born in La Almunia, like the subject of these events, said: “With this publication and these events, we are rescuing the history of some figures from oblivion.”
EVENTS PROGRAM
Both initiatives were presented on October 20 by Mercedes Trébol, vice president of the Fernando el Católico Institution; José Manuel Latorre, the Provincial Council’s delegate for Archives and Libraries; and Alberto Aguilera, PhD in History.
The book is titled “Disposiciones del colegio de San Diego, Zaragoza, 1753-1801.” Photo: DPZ
The events, “Nuevo arte de cocina en el lugar donde vivió Juan Altamiras,” include talks and presentations, a theatrical tour and a tasting. All activities are free with prior registration by calling 976 288 792.
EVENT PROGRAM
Tuesday, October 20
Talk 1: “San Diego College and the Convent of San Francisco in Zaragoza and their influence on the headquarters of the Provincial Council.” By Ricardo Usón, PhD in Architecture and member of the Royal Academy of Nobles and Fine Arts of San Luis of Zaragoza. Venue: Old Plenary Hall. Start: 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21
Book presentation: “Disposiciones del colegio de San Diego, Zaragoza, 1753-1801.” Speakers: José Manuel Latorre Martínez, delegate for Archives and Libraries; Carlos Forcadell, director of the Fernando el Católico Institution; and Friar Fernando Hueso OFM, Guardian Father of the Monastery of Sancti Spiritu del Monte (Gilet-Valencia). Talk 1: Carmen Abad Zardoya, PhD in Art History and author of the chapter “Refectory, kitchen and pantry. From San Diego College to Juan Altamiras’ Nuevo Arte de Cocina.” Talk 2: Alberto Aguilera Hernández, PhD in History and author of the chapter “On San Diego College.” Venue: Old Plenary Hall. Start: 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 22
Talk 1: Juan Altamiras’ convent cuisine today. Presentation of the book Las recetas de Fray Angel. Friar Ángel Ramón OFM, chef and writer. Venue: Ricardo Magdalena Room at the DPZ. Start: 6:00 p.m. Talk 2: Theatrical tour of San Diego College and the Convent of San Francisco. Led by Jesús Pescador, actor and theater director. Venue: Ricardo Magdalena Room at the DPZ. Start: 7:00 p.m.
Friday, October 23
Talk 1: Presentation of the Fray Altamiras interdisciplinary project by Arturo Gastón. Venue: DPZ Old Plenary Hall. Start: 6:00 p.m. Talk 2: Cooking demonstration and tasting based on Juan Altamiras’ Nuevo Arte de Cocina. Led by Jorge Gil, chef and cooking instructor at the Huesca School of Cooking. Start: 7:00 p.m. Venue: Music room and interior courtyard of the Ildefonso Manuel Gil Library at the DPZ
