: Through a series of vignettes and observations, Sastrón describes the "stupidity" of certain behaviors in high-end circles, such as guests arriving at parties with helmets or other eccentricities just to stand out. Insider Perspective
What exactly is "protocol" in this context? And why potatoes?
For readers interested in a lighthearted yet sharp look at the world of titles, protocol, and the "black card" lifestyle, this novel offers a unique perspective from someone who lived it. José Miguel Fernández Sastrón en EL PAÍS -Menos protocolo y mas patatas- - Jose Miguel F...
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Watching farmers negotiate million-euro grain deals while sharing a simple stew of patatas a la importancia (potatoes in a rich broth), he noticed a stark contrast. On one hand, agribusiness owners solved disputes in minutes with a handshake and a forkful of potato. On the other, corporate executives spent weeks in "alignment meetings" to decide the color of a PowerPoint template. : Through a series of vignettes and observations,
The Unspoken Rebellion
We live in an era of hyper-protocol. LinkedIn recommendations, AI-generated corporate apologies, DEI statements written by lawyers, and customer service bots that apologize profusely but solve nothing. We are drowning in formality while starving for substance. For readers interested in a lighthearted yet sharp
The beauty of "Menos protocolo y mas patatas" is that it transcends business. Jose Miguel F. intended it as a life philosophy.
To understand the phrase, one must understand the product. In the world of Spanish cuisine, José Miguel Fernández de Velasco was the undisputed ambassador of a dish that seems deceptively simple: Huevos Rotos (Broken Eggs). At Casa Lucio, located in the La Latina neighborhood of Madrid, this dish was elevated to an art form.