María Mestayer de Echagüe
María Mestayer de Echagüe, known as the Marquesa de Parabere, was a pioneering Spanish gastronomist and writer who made significant contributions to Spanish cuisine in the early 20th century. Born in Bilbao to a well-to-do family, she defied societal norms to become a key figure in the culinary world, authoring influential cookbooks that made sophisticated recipes accessible to the general public. Notably, her 1933 work 'La cocina completa' became a staple for countless Spanish households. Parabere was also a successful restaurateur, owning the renowned Parabere restaurant in Madrid, which became a meeting place for intellectuals, including figures like Hemingway and Proust. Her innovative approach to cooking and her ability to bridge high cuisine with everyday cooking earned her a lasting legacy in Spanish culinary history.
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She was the author of one of the most reedited Spanish cookbooks in the 20th century, La cocina completa.
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María Mestayer de Echagüe, known as the Marquesa de Parabere, was a pioneering figure in Spanish gastronomy who created a refuge for intellectuals and contributed significantly to culinary literature.
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