Luis Meléndez – Cucumber Finger Sandwiches
Sometimes the lack of a complicated recipe puts a block on all of my writing efforts. I wonder if it is necessary to share a sandwich recipe so simple that essentially it reads, bread, butter and cucumber – assemble. These dainty finger sandwiches were first made by my friend Mel who lined them up on...
Luis Meléndez – Baked Salmon with a Dijon-Tarragon Crust
Luis Meléndez, Piece of Salmon, Lemon and three Vessels (1772), oil on canvas, 42 x 62 cm, Museo del Prado Luis Meléndez is known for a series of still life paintings that were painted during a twenty year period at the end of his life. Piece of Salmon, Lemon and three Vessels (1772) was completed...
Luis Meléndez – Baby Octopus in Sofregit Sauce
Luis Meléndez, Still Life with Tomatoes, a Bowl of Aubergines and Onions (c.1771-4), oil on canvas, 36.8 x 49 cm Although he received little acclaim during his lifetime, Luis Meléndez is now recognized as one of the greatest 18th-century Spanish still life artists. His works are powerful and striking though his balanced composition and control...