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Cristina Pardo Already Knows the True Story of Karlos Arguiñano: 'It's Not...'

In the television field, the behind-the-scenes aspects always arouse the audience's curiosity

In the world of television, behind-the-scenes details always intrigue viewers. One of the most talked-about mysteries is what happens to the dishes that Karlos Arguiñano prepares on his live cooking show.

Now, the enigma that has surrounded the chef for years has finally been revealed. For more than a decade, the Basque chef has been at the helm of his successful show on Antena 3.

On the show, he shares recipes, tricks, and tips daily with his loyal audience. However, something that has always sparked curiosity is what happens to the food once the recording is finished.

Karlos Arguiñano in a chef's uniform is washing his hands in a kitchen with a background showing a river and vegetation landscape. Screenshot from 'Cocina Abierta'.
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Cristina Pardo Already Knows the True Story of Karlos Arguiñano

This enigma was recently unveiled by Cristina Pardo on her show Liarla Pardo. The journalist took the opportunity to comment on a well-known urban legend about Arguiñano's dishes.

"There is an urban legend that says when you finish cooking, the workers eat the food you make," Pardo stated. Instead of denying it, Karlos Arguiñano confirmed that, indeed, this legend is true.

"From half-past one, there's the sound of sabers, of knives and forks," the chef said with a laugh. He also emphasized that food is never wasted, a principle he follows rigorously on his show: "nothing is thrown away. Everything is eaten here," Karlos Arguiñano commented.

Cristina Pardo smiling in a bright green dress
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Karlos Arguiñano's Secret Comes to Light

However, there is a strict rule that all team members must follow: they can't touch the dishes until the recording has finished. This rule ensures that everything is in place during filming.

This way, it prevents anyone from interfering in the process before the camera turns off. Cristina Pardo's revelation has thus solved one of the great mysteries about the dishes we see on television every day.

Smiling Karlos Arguiñano wearing a white chef hat and white chef jacket, against a background of blue sky and greenery in Karlos Arguiñano's Open Kitchen.
Karlos Arguiñano assures that no food is wasted on his show | Atresmedia

Confirming that, far from being a myth, the "urban legend" about the food on Arguiñano's show is completely true. With this curious anecdote, Arguiñano and his team not only teach us recipes but also give us a lesson on how to enjoy cooking.

With these words, it is clear that beyond cooking on television, what is really cooked is a good atmosphere and camaraderie. Essential ingredients in every dish prepared by Karlos Arguiñano.

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