Raquel Livieres de Artecona
Raquel Livieres de Artecona was a pioneering figure in Paraguayan cuisine, known for her influential cookbooks 'La Cocinera Paraguaya' and 'La Moderna Cocina Paraguaya.' Published in 1931 and 1952 respectively, these works were not only culinary guides but also served as educational texts in public schools, promoting the importance of traditional Paraguayan cooking. As a teacher and advocate for domestic education, she emphasized the cultural significance of food and the skills necessary for preparing it. During the Chaco War, she served as a nurse and founded organizations to support soldiers and their families. Artecona's legacy is celebrated for its deep connection to Paraguayan identity and the preservation of ancestral culinary practices.
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Raquel Livieres de Artecona was one of the founders of Paraguayan cuisine and contributed significantly to the teaching of domestic economy in schools.
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