A prerequisite for experiencing a culinary firework display – as well as the rat Rémy does in the legendary animated film Ratatouille knew how to make his brother Emile experience it – is the sense of taste and smell.
Of the classical senses such as hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting and touching, smelling – olfactory perception – remains by far the most important and strongest of our senses. Continue reading Bouquet, taste, and textures
Jams with Tonka Bean and/or Tahitian Vanilla and Terpenes
It doesn’t happen very often that we make jam – but once a year, when our grapes are ripe, the time has come.
To capture the full complexity of products like Manresa Honey or Remedios Chocolate, simple tasting is not enough. We use the “3-S Method”: See, Sniff, Melt (Sehen, Schnuppern, Schmelzen). Continue reading Tasting Like a Pro – Manresa & Remedios
A non-alcoholic, tart, clarifying drink that utilizes the woody and crisp notes of pinene. Continue reading Forest Pinen Tonic
A soothing hot beverage highlighting the relaxing properties of myrcene. Continue reading Golden Myrcene Latte
A zesty, floral dessert featuring the synergy of limonene and linalool. Continue reading Lemon-Basil Sorbet
Hanging tender (French “Onglet”) – or kidney cone in German due to its position and shape – is “technically” considered to be offal, but as pure muscle meat it has basically nothing to do with it. Continue reading Hanging tender
On the Thai island Phuket there are countless restaurants – many of them do not survive a complete season after their mostly pompous opening. Those restaurants that have been in Phuket for more than two years can justifiably say they have made it. One of these culinary temples with a “stock guarantee” is the Surf & Turf in Phuket Town. Continue reading Surf & Turf Phuket Town
Mavroudis Olive Oil is one of the most respected olive oil producers on the globe. Every year, the oils win gold medals and other prizes all over the world – be it Berlin, Athens, London, New York, Canada or even Italy – hardly any other oil makes it to the top places so consistently…and you can taste it! Continue reading Mavroudis Olive Oil
I have to say up front that I’m not really a fan of meat thermometers – in particular, I consider excesses such as using the temperature measurement when roasting a single slice of rump steak to be real satire. Continue reading InkBird: Meat thermometer
As promised, you can read here how I proceeded with the grilled piece of pork loin from the Duroc. I took the chance to prepare one of my favourite Thai dishes – a salad with grilled pork. As a gimmick I use black instead of fresh garlic. Continue reading Yam Moo Yang from Duroc
Tasos Andriotis is one of the most famous chefs in Greece. Just a few days ago, he and his team received the Award of Modern Greek Cuisine 2022 in Thessaloniki. The team was honoured for their achievements regarding the Rose Garden Restaurant in Moraitika on Corfu. Continue reading Tasos Andriotis – Chef of the Rose Garden Restaurant & Angsana Corfu
Year after year – including in 2025 – Green Week once again drew us into the halls of Messe Berlin. As always, there was plenty to see: much that was familiar, but also quite a bit that was new, surprising, and this year, seemingly an incredible abundance of sweets. Continue reading International Green Week 2025
Nicolas Basset – Chef Nico – is one of the most innovative chefs I have ever met. Before he started the BELGA project at Sofitel Sukhumvit, he was already sous chef at the MGallery Sofitel VIE Hotel.
The cuisine of the VIE Hotel enjoys an excellent reputation for a reason – for many years now, chefs of rank, name and stars have been coming here to set new highlights and pass on their knowledge.
Since the beginning of 2020, Nico has not only been head chef at BELGA but has also risen to the management level of the Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit with the position of executive chef – congratulations.
When it comes to innovative food and unique textures, Chef Tom Köffers from Surf & Turf is a constant on Phuket. There may be many chefs who are able to convince – but Tom is able to do this with the most minimalist of requirements. Continue reading Tom Köffers – Chef at Surf & Turf by Soul Kitchen in Phuket Town
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 at Mövenpick Resort Khao Yai
On the recommendation of an experienced restaurateur from Fürstenwalde, we visited today quite spontaneously Das Dorsch in Bad Saarow. In order not to experience an unpleasant surprise on this sunny Sunday, we have previously reserved by phone of course and had luck to get hold of a table outside. Continue reading Das Dorsch – time for the culinary
As I’m sure you’ve all heard by now, when it comes to pork, I’m a real Duroc lover. In terms of taste, I now prefer a well grilled Duroc tomahawk better than beef, but it should be 100% Duroc if possible. Continue reading Extremadura – Duroc Ribs
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
During my short visit to the Richmond Hotel Bangkok I had the great luck to meet Chef Maew Pratumthip Trakoonsri. She is in charge at the Richmond Hotel when it comes to fine pastries, cakes, pies or any kind of dessert. Continue reading Maew Pratumthip Trakoonsri – Executive Pastry Chef of the Richmond Hotel Bangkok
Chef Supat Chinsangtip has worked at the VIE Hotel Bangkok for a decade – he is the guarantor of high and consistent quality and has international experience. Continue reading Supat Chinsangtip – former Executive Sous Chef & Chefkoch des VIE Hotel Bangkok
Chef Roberto Rota – in short Chef Roberto was the innovative driving force and the good soul of the VERO kitchen, the Trattoria & Wine Bar at the Pullman Arcadia Phuket. Here you can not only enjoy excellent food – from time to time very special events take place here. The portfolio of VERO’s cuisine ranges from down-to-earth mamma cuisine to Italian haute cuisine and the most delicious representatives of Mediterranean flavours in general.
Continue reading Roberto Rota – former Head Chef of the VERO trattoria & wine bar Phuket