The 'big sister' of the kitchen

Grate lemon, beat eggs and flour sprinkled like any chef on TV, but have little to do with Arguiano and company: do not leave their residence to record its agenda. In fact, they never leave the Franciscan convent Conceptions of Segovia. Nuns are closing.

Outside world, one that Sister Beatrice and Sister Liliana never step on the notes through Canal Cocina. Despite the big sisters do not leave, the secrets of their desserts are already 'vox '. "It was a good opportunity to teach the contemplative life and for people to learn to develop our recipes, master and apprentice explain almost in unison. His television program, Bocaditos of heaven (every Tuesday at 9.30, 14.30 and 18.30 ), Made the call at the gate of the famous silent convent.

"For us it was not a star, but do the will of God, providing a service to the community as any other we have sent, since we depend on obedience," says Sister Beatrice, the most veteran. His Skill comes from cookers "of old mothers", a legacy still visible in the anachronistic boilers and a tiled without any stain that designer sets.

disciple, Sister Liliana, describes it: "It is more temperamental, as a good Spanish. I am a bit more peaceful." Liliana comes from Colombia and was always clear his vocation ... religious, no television.

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"The duo seemed perfect: they are genuine and not remain a role. Sister Liliana is very didactic, has no qualms with the camera. And occasionally Sister Beatriz correct it: 'It lacks two minutes!" , Says Mandi Ciriza, director of Canal Cocina, which toured Spain in search of the ideal convent: "Almost no, and the few young sisters have to take care of the older".

Eight of the team recording the same number of nuns in the convent. "The day to day changed a bit, especially in the liturgical prayers," reminiscent of the presenters. While his companions prayed, a crucifix covered the preparation of pasta yolk, leaving divine.

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Closing

"Not only is a program of cooking. It is also a 'reality'," explains Ciriza. In what it takes to bake the donuts (time that other chefs would seize to tell a couple of jokes), Sister Beatrice and Sister Liliana presented a video of the community singing, praying or playing basketball.

Although their

COFI and did the cooking times of hats, Sister Liliana, and Sister Beatrice have been more difficult than the competition: "We did not know anything about what was to stand in front of a camera. We had to repeat the nerves" . Nor were confident their image to the make-up. "I just miss them some dust from the glare," says Ciriza.

The end, took the controls of the program. So who are prevented even on the autographs: "If one day come to our monastery, very happy we are, as it did not cost us anything," Sister Liliana adventure.

Have already been delivered three of the 13 chapters, recorded by stealth. "The Mother Superior agreed, but begged us that this is not a revolution," said Ciriza, who has devoted 20 years to reality TV.

Sister Beatriz

While it rules out, the haven of peace 'Bocaditos of heaven' has only one risk: the gluttony. "We hope not, especially now that we all take care of their line. Our recipes are homemade and not carry preservatives; can enjoy without being disturbed."