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Chef of the Week: Chef Tomica Đukić, Chef to the Amazing Croatian National Football Team

Croatia is a fantastic sports nation, boasting loads of Olympic and World Champions, from Water Polo, Handball, to Ski and Tennis (Goran Ivanišević, anyone?!). As in much of Europe, football...

Chef of the Week: Multi-talented and Go-Getter Chef Kostas Magoulas, Bahrain

Chef, consultant, founder of a successful vegan catering business, Instagram influencer – Chef Kostas Magoulas is a man of many hats. And did we mention he is only 30? So...

Food Photographer of the Week: Nathan Snoddon, London, UK

Food Industry News

We’re super excited to announce a new series showcasing amazing food photographers from around the world. Food presentation has become a critical success factor for chefs and restaurants, so much...

Chef of the Week: Chef Marina Gaši, Restaurant Marina, Istria, Croatia

This week’s chef of the week comes from Novigrad, Croatia, a picturesque seaside town on the eastern coast of the Istria peninsula. Chef Marina Gaši is a creative, self-taught chef...

10 Best Italian Cookbooks Ever Written

Who doesn’t love pizza or pasta? How about lasagna or some delicious gelato? Italian cuisine is one of the world’s top favorite cuisines, and rightfully so. But due to its...

Chef of the Week: Stefan Hogan, Executive Head Chef at Corinthia Palace, Malta

We’re excited to introduce you to Chef Stefan Hogan of Corinthia Palace, Malta. In a world where many call workplace loyalty dead, Stefan Hogan is like a breath of fresh...

Chef of the Week: Chef Victor Borg, the Executive Chef at Grain Restaurant

This week’s chef of the week is one of Malta’s finest culinary masters. Introducing Chef Victor Borg, Executive Chef at Grain. Grain is a new multi-concept establishment in the charming...

What Does Duck Taste Like: Taste and Preparation

Culinary Guides

Everyone is familiar with duck, but for many who have yet to try this succulent meat, the question remains: what does duck taste like? Even though duck is poultry, the...

Chef of the Week: Chef Bruno Vokal, Head Chef at Noel, Zagreb’s first Michelin-star restaurant

We are very happy to feature a young Croatian star who has recently made the transition from sous chef to head chef. But this is not your typical culinary promotion,...

10 Best Cooking Shows to Watch Right Now (July 2020)

Some say cooking is an art, while some see it as a craft that you can hone and finally succeed at. One thing is for certain: we’d all like to...

Pre-pandemic: Chef’s Salaries Saw Biggest Increase in Nearly Two Decades

Food Industry News

The pandemic has sent the restaurant industry into turmoil, with restaurants shuttered down across the country and hundreds of thousands of restaurant workers left unemployed. Facing a crisis of unprecedented...

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June 24, 2020

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10 Best Tea Kettles for Gas Stoves

Gifts & Product Guides

Tea kettles might be old-fashioned, but they’re still fashionable in 2020. Today, tea lovers have a great variety to choose from. They come in a multitude of colors and high-quality...

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June 21, 2020

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5 Guacamole Recipes from World-Famous Chefs

Guacamole is a fantastic Mexican food that has skyrocketed in popularity over the past decade, so much so that it almost has a cult following. It’s a staple dish for...

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June 16, 2020

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When you head the pastry shop at the famed Ritz-Carlton in Moscow you know you’ve made it in the culinary world. Meet Chef Anton Pochtar, a young and super-talented pastry...

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June 12, 2020

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Chef of the Month: Chef Ana Roš, Hiša Franko, Slovenia

Like so many of you, we have devoured Netflix’s second season of Chef’s Table, and one of our favorite chefs was Ana Roš. We loved her life story – the...

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June 8, 2020

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Best Substitutes for Swiss Cheese

Food Substitutes

Besides banking, fine chocolate and high-end watches, the Swiss are also famous for their cheese. This traditional food has produced for centuries by this alpine country. Not surprisingly, there are...

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