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Heavenly Temptations: Sweets from the Convents and Monasteries of Spain - Online

Heavenly Temptations: Sweets from the Convents and Monasteries of Spain - Online

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To celebrate this holiday season with a few treats, we turn to the long standing tradition of sweets from convents and monasteries in Spain. Baking sweets has long been a way for convents and monasteries to raise funds. Because they are cloistered (i.e., secluded), the nuns sell sweets via the torno system: a turning wheel contraption where the customer can purchase without interacting with the nuns inside. 

One of the most fascinating things about the recipes made by Spanish nuns in convents and monasteries is that they have barely changed since the Middle Ages. We’ll explore a few recipes to connect with a hidden part of Spanish society and perhaps inspire you this holiday season! 

Join Chef Camila as she streams from her home kitchen in Barcelona. Registrants will have access to a high-quality class video to rewatch as many times as they wish! Click here to see a sample video of what to expect in class.

Sat, Dec 12, 2026
Camila Loew

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Tortas de Aceite from Andalucía: Olive oil cookies with Moorish origins. Inés Rosales from Sevilla brought out the recipe and now it is popular all over Andalucía. 

Almendrados from Castille: Soft almond cookies with a pillow texture, Jewish and Arab settlers in the Iberian peninsula cultivated almonds and sugar, making these cookies popular. 

Carquinyolis from Catalonia: Double-baked cookies that date back to the 13th century from Cardedeu, a town north of Barcelona 

Spanish Hot Chocolate to dunk our sweets!

Equipment and Shopping list can be found here!

Allergens: Dairy, Egg, Tree Nuts, Wheat. Concerns? Email info@18reasons.org

Camila Loew

Camila Loew holds a Ph.D. in Humanities and is a Certified Nutrition Consultant. Originally from Buenos Aires, she grew up in California and has lived alongside the Mediterranean for over two decades. She believes that the best cooking relies on simple preparations with outstanding ingredients. Her love for teaching in all formats runs deep: Camila founded and directs Sobremesa Culinary Tours as well as the Food Studies & Gastronomy International Program at the University of Barcelona. Camila has been sharing her love of cooking at 18 Reasons since 2014. Camila's specialties include regional Spanish and Mediterranean cuisines, though she has a soft spot for all things Japanese and is an Omotesenke tea practitioner. Her cookbook The Sobremesa Cookbook was published in 2020. 

Instagram: @sobremesa_life 
Website: www.sobremesa.life

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