Christmas sweets: The Marzipan of Toledo
Almonds and sugar, as easy as A, B, C or 1, 2, 3–so easy and still so special; it is just unbelievable how two simple ingredients such as these work perfectly together to create marzipan.
Leer másAlmonds and sugar, as easy as A, B, C or 1, 2, 3–so easy and still so special; it is just unbelievable how two simple ingredients such as these work perfectly together to create marzipan.
Leer másDomenikos Theotokopoulos, also known as El Greco (The Greek), was born in Creta, where he lived for twenty six years. He developed himself in the world of arts of Byzantine influence. Later on, he spent 10 years in Italy, developing himself from the Renaissance and Mannerism until he moved out to Toledo, Spain. He spent the rest of his days in Toledo and this city was the stage in which he developed his masterpieces: large canvas for religious institutions and some portraits of great level.
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