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Podcast: The Culinary Institute of America
Episode: Olive Oil in the Plant-Forward Kitchen Interview Series: MarÃa José San Román
Description: In this interview, MarÃa José San Román discusses the role of olive oil in Spanish cuisine, the importance of sustainability, and her love of frying foods in olive oil.Â
MarÃa José San Román is the co-owner and executive chef of GRUPO GOURMET in Alicante Spain. With a collection of five restaurants, including her landmark restaurant, Monastrell, for which she was first awarded a prestigious Michelin star in 2013 and La Taberna del Gourmet, winner of the National Award for Best Bar in Spain, she blends Mediterranean tradition with creative innovation to bring classic Spanish ingredi...