Antonio Colmenero De Ledesma

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Chocolate: or, An Indian Drinke (eBook, ePUB)

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Antonio Colmenero de Ledesma's "Chocolate: or, An Indian Drinke" serves as a fascinating exploration of the cultural and culinary significance of chocolate, unveiling its journey from Mesoamerican traditions to European palates in the 17th century. Written in a didactic yet engaging prose style, this work not only serves as a practical recipe book but also weaves in historical anecdotes and botanical descriptions that illuminate chocolate's exotic origins. Colmenero's text emerges in a period of burgeoning European interest in colonial products, bridging the gap between indigenous customs and European adaptations that would influence gastronomy in profound ways. As a Spanish physician and chocolate enthusiast, Colmenero was uniquely positioned to observe the transformative impact of chocolate on European society. His medical background lends a layer of credibility to his accounts of chocolate's perceived health benefits, reflecting the confluence of science, society, and gastronomy during a time of exploration and colonial expansion. His life experiences and professional insights influenced his persuasive portrayals of chocolate's virtues, highlighting its multifaceted role in both health and pleasure. I highly recommend "Chocolate: or, An Indian Drinke" for its rich historical context, engaging narrative style, and delicious recipes that offer not just culinary delight but also a deeper understanding of chocolate's cultural significance. As readers savor the text, they will gain insight into the complex interplay of tradition and innovation that has shaped one of the world's most beloved confections.

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Antonio Colmenero de Ledesma was a Spanish physician and writer of the early 17th century, known for his contributions to the medical field and his work on the subject of chocolate. His most famous treatise, 'Chocolate: or, An Indian Drinke', originally published in Spanish as 'Curioso tratado de la naturaleza y calidad del chocolate', translates and elaborates on the preparation and health benefits of chocolate, which was then a relatively new delicacy in Europe, having been introduced from the Americas. Colmenero de Ledesma's book serves as one of the earliest European texts dedicated to the subject. He combined his medical expertise and knowledge of New World botany to assert chocolate's medicinal properties, helping to popularize its consumption among the European aristocracy of the time (Coe & Coe, 2007; Norton, 2006). His scholarly approach included citing other eminent figures and incorporating aspects of humoral theory, which underpinned much of the medical understanding during that era. By framing chocolate within this medical paradigm, Colmenero de Ledesma contributed to the beverage's integration into the pharmacopoeias of Europe and its subsequent diffusion into everyday life. His literary style is characteristic of Renaissance didactic works, merging scientific inquiry with a pedagogical intent, thus encapsulating the transitional phase between medieval scholasticism and empirical enquiry that defined the period's scientific explorations.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: DigiCat
• Seitenzahl: 22
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. September 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547339151
• Artikelnr.: 65838546