La Aparecida hosts traditional cooking contest

The town of La Aparecida held its traditional cooking contest at the Local Social of the Cartagena Diputación to preserve local gastronomic heritage. The event featured both sweet and savory dishes, focusing on recipes passed down through generations.

In the savory category, Emilia Velasco won first prize for her 'magra con tomate y pimientos caseros'. Mari Loli Barbero Blaya took second place with stuffed piquillos, and Loli López Moreno earned third with a cod pisto cake. Lola Albadalejo López received recognition for the best presentation with garlic shrimp stuffed eggs.

Belén Romero, the Councilor for Commerce, Hospitality, and Consumption, attended the event, emphasizing the importance of promoting popular cuisine and honoring long-standing culinary traditions.