Edible Fruits Journal — El Tesoro de la Juventud Almond Granada Boletus Lemon Pepper Botanical Plate

Carry the most beloved botanical plate of a generation—where El Tesoro de la Juventud gathered almonds, pomegranates, mushrooms, lemons, and peppers onto a single page and taught an entire continent that everything worth eating is worth knowing by name.

This hardcover journal celebrates the iconic edible fruits and plants plate from El Tesoro de la Juventud (The Treasure of Youth), the celebrated Spanish-language encyclopedia that accompanied generations of Latin American and Spanish families throughout the 20th century. With characteristic generosity, the plate groups its subjects not by botanical classification but by human utility—everything gathered here is gathered because it feeds us—resulting in one of the most charming and encyclopedic botanical illustrations of popular publishing: nine edible species, from true fruits to fungi to tubers, united by the simple fact that they belong on the table. The same illustration graces both the front and back covers, inviting you to discover new details with every turn.

The Nine Edible Species of the Plate:

• Almond Tree (Prunus dulcis): Pink blossoms, the immature fruit in its grey-green husk, and the peeled almond seed—the complete life of the almond in a single illustration
• Lemon or Citron (Citrus): A large, rough-skinned citrus—possibly a citron—rendered with the textural precision of the finest botanical engraving
• Pomegranate (Punica granatum): Unmistakable with its brilliant red flowers and the characteristic crown of the pomegranate fruit
• Porcini Mushroom (Boletus edulis): Thick stem, brown cap—included not as a fruit but as a food, in the encyclopedic spirit of the plate
• Medlar (Mespilus germanica / Eriobotrya japonica): Orange fruits and distinctive leaves, one of the oldest cultivated fruits of the Mediterranean
• Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua): The long dark pod of the carob tree, source of carob flour and a staple of Mediterranean food culture
• Potato (Solanum tuberosum): White flowers and the underground tuber—not a fruit but a food, included with the practical wisdom that defines this plate
• Melon (Cucumis melo): Round fruit, yellow flower, and the characteristic tendrils of the climbing vine
• Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum): Ripe red sweet peppers in full color, vivid and unmistakable

Why This Journal Inspires:

• From El Tesoro de la Juventud—the encyclopedia that accompanied generations of Latin American and Spanish families and taught an entire continent to love learning
• Nine edible species grouped by human utility rather than botanical classification—a charming reminder that the best encyclopedias are organized by appetite
• Includes the Boletus edulis mushroom and the potato alongside true fruits—a delightfully practical vision of the edible world that feels as fresh today as it did a century ago
• The same illustration on front and back cover rewards careful looking—every viewing reveals a new detail of almond blossom, pomegranate crown, or carob pod

Product Details:

• Format: Hardcover journal with matte laminated full-wrap cover
• Pages: 150 lined pages (75 sheets) with perforations for easy removal
• Binding: Casewrap sewn binding that lays flat and flexes for comfortable writing
• Dimensions: 5.5 × 8.5 inches, lightweight and portable
• Weight: 0.1 kg
• Cover: El Tesoro de la Juventud edible fruits botanical plate, matte finish; small 0.5"x0.5" production barcode on back

Perfect For:

• Food lovers, cooks, and botanists who celebrate the edible plant world with the same curiosity that animated El Tesoro de la Juventud
• Latin American and Spanish readers for whom this encyclopedia is a beloved memory of childhood and family bookshelves
• Recipe keepers, food diary writers, and market journal enthusiasts who want their notebook to feel as rich as their pantry
• Botanical illustration collectors and vintage encyclopedia enthusiasts drawn to the warm, encyclopedic style of early 20th-century popular publishing
• Gardeners, foragers, and slow food advocates who grow, gather, and cook with almonds, pomegranates, mushrooms, and peppers
• Gift seekers looking for a warm, historically resonant journal for food lovers, curious minds, and nostalgic hearts

Carry the legacy of El Tesoro de la Juventud—where the almond blossom, the pomegranate crown, and the humble potato remind us that every ingredient on our table has a name, a story, and a place in the great encyclopedia of things worth knowing.

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Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Care instructions: Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.