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.
Álvaro Bahillo Villarte is the Sales Manager at Cali Terpenes S.L. Holding a Master’s degree in Biodiversity, the biologist seamlessly combines his passion for natural sciences with strategic sales. He advises companies worldwide on how to successfully integrate premium, purely botanical terpene profiles across various industries, ranging from aromatherapy to vaping.
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
Terpenes in the iSi Thermo Whip – Carrying Aroma with Precision Instead of Letting It Vanish
Terpenes are volatile, highly potent, and sensorially mercilessly honest. Anyone wishing to utilize them in the iSi Thermo Whip is not entering a playground, but rather working at the intersection of flavor chemistry, lipid binding, and temperature control. It is precisely here that it is decided whether a foam carries elegantly – or whether precious aromas simply disappear. Continue reading Terpenes & Thermo Whip
Alexander Cerveny, CEO @ Hanf.com – He comes from an IT background and, together with his family and around 50 employees, is trying to offer HANF.com customers a one-stop shop for all aspects of the cannabis plant, both online and in 13 stores. The therapeutic success of cannabis extract in treating his grandmother’s Alzheimer’s disease laid the foundation for this no longer so small start-up. Continue reading HANF.com | Alexander
Ben Lind, Chief Science Officer at Humboldt Seed Company, has been intensively involved in the cultivation and breeding of cannabis in Northern California for more than 12 years. Continue reading Humboldt Seeds | Ben Lind
Nathaniel Pennington, founder and CEO of Humboldt Seed Company, has been breeding cannabis for over 20 years and is committed to the restoration of rivers and the reintroduction of salmon stocks in Humboldt County. Continue reading Humboldt Seeds | Nathaniel
A terpene hunter is neither a traditional chef nor a conventional flavor technologist. They operate at the intersection of gastronomy, sensory science, and applied chemistry, driven by one goal: discovering and shaping new flavor experiences. Continue reading Terpen-Hunter
Francesco Sasso, Sales Manager at Dutch Passion – Francesco’s passion for cannabis took root in the European Alps, where he began as a guerrilla grower, driven by curiosity and admiration for the plant.
That early dedication soon evolved into a professional career in legal cultivation. Since joining Dutch Passion in 2014, he has spent nearly two decades traveling across continents, sharing expertise, learning from growers worldwide, and nurturing a lifelong commitment to the advancement of cannabis cultivation and culture.
The 2025 trade fair season at Messe Berlin initially began for me with familiar formats. Events such as FRUIT LOGISTICA, the International Green Week, and the WEINmesse Berlin have long become fixed constants within my culinary trade-fair calendar. Continue reading New sensory territory
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
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
The 2024 International Green Week was once again truly refreshing—say what you will, but taking your first breaths in the newly laid-out flower halls of Green Week is always a “coming home” moment.