Paula Beer

Paula Beer is a pastry chef based in Madrid, Spain, who operates out of 'La Raspa', a stall located in the Numancia market in the Vallecas neighborhood. She has recently gained recognition for her exceptional torrijas, a traditional Spanish sweet treat typically enjoyed during Lent and Semana Santa (Holy Week). Beer's name is currently newsworthy due to her success in the annual Concurso de la Mejor Torrija de Restauración de Madrid (Madrid's Best Torrija Competition), organized by the Asociación de Cocineros y Reposteros de Madrid (ACYRE). In the previous year, she won the award in the 'Innovation' category. This year, she has achieved further success by winning the first prize in the 'Traditional' category of the same competition. Her achievements highlight the blend of tradition and innovation in Spanish pastry and showcase the quality of food available in local markets.