The Sierra Sur's flavors are rewarded by the gastronomic brotherhood El Dornillo

Gastronomy is celebrated. The Gastronomic Brotherhood El Dornillo will host its seventh edition of gastronomic day on Friday, August 14. This moment will be a tribute to hospitality and all those who work there, as well as to those who have been so affected by the coronavirus. The awards ceremony is held every fall in the town. They have moved the date so that it can be held outdoors and has all the safety and health precautions. . Juan Infantes, president and CEO of El Dornillo presented nine categories to IDEAL. A Valdepenas de Jaen event will be held. The mayors of the towns will be invited as well as the winners, who will receive a night of well-deserved recognition.

These names are honored each year because they have a special connection with traditional cuisine and the quality of products. This year's awards include Juan Aceituno, a Michelin Star chef, and his Jaen restaurant, DamaJuana. There are also other activities like the "Friales Wine Fest", which has a long history.

Infantes explained to IDEAL that the award for gastronomic excellence goes this year to Juan Aceituno. "It is a special award because it is only awarded every five years and has a greater relevance character." This group already recognizes the winner, who is a Valdepenas de Jaen native. He also points out how his grandmother's traditional cuisine has greatly influenced him. Juan Infantes explained that the winner is in love with Sierra Sur and his gastronomy. He also works hard to share the values of the group.

Manuel Aceituno from EVOO Aceituno>> will receive the Michael Jacobs>> Picual EVOO Ambassador Award. Aceituno has won several awards for his oils in this year's competition. Gastronomic Initiative is awarded to Frailes Wine Festival. Maria del Rosario Anguita (a Los Villares woman farmer) receives the "Luis Aceituno” award for Agriculture and Livestock.

Fuensanta Campoamor, the Women's Association from Fuensanta de Martos, will be awarded the "Manolo el Sereno” award for Traditional Gastronomy. The award for the best restaurant goes to La Morenita Bar - Restaurant from Hoya del Salobral. Josefa Liebana from Jamilena is the Sierra Sur's best-known chef. Juan Jimenez, from Valdepenas de Jaen's Pub Genesis>> was the Sierra Sur's best waiter. The Sierra Sur's Best Agrifood Company Award will be won by the Charilla family business, 'Aceites Camilo.

Juan Infantes, Juan's conversation partner, recalled that some awards are meant to recognize the efforts of young people and women in rural areas.