Maria de Lourdes Modesto

This author explored the depths of Portuguese cuisine, sharing her passion for Alentejan traditions with a wide audience. Her work, spanning television and writing, focuses on the richness and diversity of culinary customs. Beyond popularizing traditional recipes, she delved into the study of French cuisine and the translation of foreign works. Her cookbooks, particularly those dedicated to traditional Portuguese fare, achieved remarkable success, cementing her status as a significant figure in Portuguese gastronomy.