A la mesa con Don Quijote y Sancho

Synopsis of A la mesa con Don Quijote y Sancho

«A la mesa con Don Quijote y Sancho» is the historical-gastronomic essay by Pedro Plasencia, published by Punto de Lectura S.L. in paperback (272 pages).

The author places gastronomy in the world of Don Quixote and describes the eating habits of Habsburg Spain. Through hidalgos, peasants and nobles, he shows what was served at their tables and how food was valued. More than a recipe book, it is a social portrait told in an accessible, informative style.

The work is written in Spanish and is number 551 in the Punto de Lectura collection; it was published on 27 January 2005.

For readers interested in Spanish history, gastronomy and Golden Age literature.