Infante Maria Portugal Spices Chalendar Explorers

INFANTE DONA MARIA OF PORTUGAL AND THE SPICE EPIC

How did the quest for spices shape European maritime history — and influence even the table of an infante of Portugal? Pierrette Chalendar skillfully blends biography, maritime history, and historical gastronomy to offer us an original and flavorful study of one of the great adventures of the Renaissance.

WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER:

• The history of spice trade routes through the centuries
• Portugal's role in the great maritime discoveries
• The life and culinary passions of infante dona Maria
• Authentic recipes found in her personal notebooks
• The impact of spices on European economy and culture

Chalendar excels at combining maritime history, gastronomy, and biography, providing a unique perspective on this era of exploration and discovery. A fascinating work for enthusiasts of maritime history and historical gastronomy.

An original study on spices and Portuguese explorers. Available in print on demand, ePub, and PDF. Free delivery in France.