The first culinary feuilleton in the Portuguese language, published between 1836 and 1837 and nearly vanished, is set to be reissued by Livraria Lello in book form, in collaboration with the Real Gabinete Português de Leitura. "Annona or Misto Curioso" is now transformed into a book for the 21st-century reader. It is a delightful journey through time, bringing together a collection of diverse recipes seasoned with Portuguese tradition and culture.
The book is accompanied by parlor games, "digestible" stories of Portugal, mythological fables, poems, and short narratives that animated festive evenings in the 19th century and are sure to entertain contemporary readers.
A rare and essential document for researching the culinary practices that reflect the customs of a unique era.