A wide encyclopedia about the culinary world is now available on the web from the project that has started Google Arts & Culture with Spanish cuisine. It is a collaboration between the tech giant and the Royal Academy of Gastronomy. The goal is to tell the stories behind many faces, names, flavors and that huge gastro-cultural legacy Spanish. Through this new finder app you will be able to discover the origins of typical dishes of Spain.
Titled 'Spain: open kitchen' and the presentation image exposed in this article is intended to share the wealth of the country as a culinary reference. In total there are 55 exposures with a 2000 items and the best expert collaboration up to 60 gastronomic specialists among chefs or cooks. The Museum of Costume y Spanish Cultural Action.
Google Arts & Culture with Spanish cuisine, according to the project manager
This 'branch' of Google that saw the light in 2011 had focused on covering painting, sculpture or fashion, but never the gastronomy… up to now. The time has come to address an issue with deep roots in our country. Also, with the participation of, of course, the great Ferran Adria, among other renowned chefs. Google Arts & Culture with Spanish cuisine was presented last Tuesday, March 26 at the Barceló Market in Madrid.
The director of the Google Cultural Institute, Amit Sood, who explained the idea: "It is not a photo with a bit of text, but rather it seeks to change the perception and topics of Spanish gastronomy." Everything to captivate the Younger audience with the intention that he falls in love with the kitchen as he did.
How can someone know what story is behind a plate? In this way, aided by technology, "he replied. Sood. And that, always through samples, interactive maps, stories about families of cooks, visits to wineries, etc. Even glances towards a future that brings the model closer sustainable financing model of food production or the better presence of the Woman on the stove.
Languages and structuring
Thus, in this free application of Google Arts & Culture with Spanish cuisine connects with all types of audiences, without language being an obstacle. The version is in Four languages (English, Spanish, French and Japanese), for now. It is divided into three chapters: one dedicated to people, another to flavors and a last one to encounters between art and culture with gastronomy.
As its use progresses, other functions or improvements will be implemented according to the demands of the users. Those who can discover much more than the Tapas, paella or olive oil. Because that's what it's all about, promoting culinary knowledge in the only place on the web.
