With “Meet the Chef” I have fulfilled a long-cherished wish of my heart. For many years I have appreciated cooking sessions – just as musicians love to hold jam sessions. Continue reading Meet the Chef

With “Meet the Chef” I have fulfilled a long-cherished wish of my heart. For many years I have appreciated cooking sessions – just as musicians love to hold jam sessions. Continue reading Meet the Chef
While visiting the wonderful Mövenpick Resort in Kao Yai, right in the heart of Thailand, I met the young and inspiring Executive Chef Amorn Prechawathanawong – Jackie for short. Continue reading Jackie Amorn Prechawathanawong – Executive Chef of Mövenpick Resort Khao Yai
Mussels in tomato white wine broth, Larded Turkey mallets, Penne Nere Rigate and Black garlic butter
For 4 persons
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Expenses: 25-30 Euro
Time Effort: 2-3 Hours
Preparation takes 0.5 – 1.0 hours Continue reading Larded Leg of venison
Hello dear readers, today I would like to introduce you to one of my latest shashlik (kind of shish kebab) variations – basically a domestic remake of the beloved “snack stand shashlik”. It all started for me in autumn 2020 – somehow it felt like a hundred years had passed since I last enjoyed a good shashlik at one of my favourite stands. Continue reading Curry shashlik
Bastian Ballweg has been Executive Chef of The Pavilions Phuket since March 2022 and is also the chef of the Firefly restaurant located on the hotel grounds. He previously worked – for a good four years – as Executive Chef at the Marriott Nai Yang – Resort and Spa, which is also located on Phuket. Continue reading Bastian Ballweg – Executive Chef at Firefly and The Pavilions Phuket