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Food: Bigger Than The Plate is a showcase of inspiring projects and ideas that tackle or scrutinise some of the issues of our current food system: from composting to farming, packing and eating. In my collection of photos you can see: a Mexican project that turns corn husks into veneer (thus reducing waste), a collection of cans whose labels are snapshots from the animal's life (making us more self conscious of what we are eating), a collage made from food packaging, a cheese cultured with bacteria from Heston Blumenthal's nose and pubic hair (in case you hadn't heard of this project already), and finally, examples of using food or food related products as manifesto. I can't recommend this exhibition enough, it's on at the V&A in London until November, so if you're in London, do go and see it! 53 1
🍩🥐 This week's trip to London wasn't as gourmet as my last one. I traded a potential fine dining experience with the fabulous V&A exhibition Food: Bigger than the Plate. On my way back to the hotel, I decided to *finally* stop by @dominiqueansellondon and have that damn cronut like the laggard that I am (sometimes). Of course, I bought something else too. Not because I like desserts (you know I don't), but because I was craving a taste of that instagrammable pastry. Imagine going to a Gordon Ramsay restaurant and having scrambled eggs but not trying the Beef Wellington. 🤓 Anyway, the verdict? Of course, too sweet for my taste. While the cronut was nice, I felt like the filling and sugar glazing on top were unnecessary and just added a whole load more calories than this round shaped croissant would need. But it was great, texture wise. If you have the chance to try it from Dominique Ansel, do it. Just don't make a trip out of it. As for the London Paris dessert, definitely too sweet for my taste and more memorable through looks than its actual flavour. 🌸 Well, at least I got to take a photo in front of the shop's kitch-but-kinda-cute flower setup. 81 3
The simplest and one of the most delicious of things: sweet and juicy heriloom tomatoes, mozzarella di buffala, pesto, olive oil and basil leaves. As much as I usually avoid Italian food (pizza doesn't count, right!?), this summer I've had this dish way too often. This is not quite your usual caprese, especially because I used a mix of Thai, purple, lettuce leaf and cinnamon basil (straight from my garden) and yes, pesto too, but it's a great dish that works for breakfast, lunch or dinner. ⏭️ Swipe to see those stunning tomatoes! 🍅 63 6
🌶️🍑 I get a kick out of you 67 3
@fragmentclujnapoca is one of the restaurants that I only discovered recently, despite it having been open for over 3 years. The dinner was a standout and the dishes were vibrant and surprising. Last Monday, @le_andrevv won Great Chefs of Tomorrow at the @gaultmillauromania gala. The talented chef believes that the food he grew up with has a lot of similarities with the Nordic style of cooking. He even trained at @restrelae and couldn't come to the gala on Monday because he is currently training again, this time at @nomacph! He is also one of my favourite chefs in Romania and Fragment one of my favourite restaurants in my home country. Congratulations Andrei, I am looking forward to tasting your food again soon! ✨🤘 This dish: rabbit, pumpkin purée, cold pressed pumpkin seed oil, @lactatetorockoi sourcream, spring salad. 60 0
I woke up this morning after a hilarious dream where I had to close the Gault&Millau gala with a song. I thought I was going to sing My Heart Will Go On and kept wondering why anyone would want to listen to that, but as I got onto the stage and took the mic, it turned out I was singing a song by Etta James that I didn't know at all. So I felt embarrassed as hell and actually woke up crying. 👀🤦🏻‍♀️ So, obviously, as soon as I woke up I asked my Google Home to play Etta James, which had the reverse effect upon my mood compared to my dream. 🎵🎶 I did my morning pilates, then felt like cooking. 🤸‍♀️👩‍🍳 I missed Jacques De Sous Vide (do you also name your kitchen appliances?), and slowly put together this dish: 75 degree yolk, asparagus, Romanian burduf cheese, almond flakes and salsa verde. By now I've switched to Aretha Franklin because the Etta James playlist ended, and the good mood is going strong. AC on, of course, cause otherwise I'd have been long dead. 🤘🍴 101 9
Berries and Spice | Interviews with Chefs

Chefs’ Spotlight – Interviews with Chefs

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Chefs’ Spotlight – Interviews with Chefs, as the name suggests, brings forward stories from inspiring young chefs from around the world. The articles are a selection of interviews following the journey and challenges of the chefs. You will discover how chefs found their passion and where they get their dose of inspiration from. You will find out how they discovered their passion for food. You will learn about their values and their philosophy.
 
It’s clear that today chefs are the new rockstars. But quite often, they are back in the kitchen and you don’t have the chance to get to know them. This space is dedicated to celebrating chefs, and giving them the spotlight they deserve. It’s a space that honours the person behind a fabulous dining experience. It’s a space that recognises and promotes culinary creativity. Discover the universe of chefs!