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Chef of the Week: Ants Uustalu, Ööbiku Gastronomy Farm, Estonia

Meet Ants Uustalu, the Head Chef and owner of Ööbiku Gastronomy Farm, an old farm in the middle of the Estonian country-side transformed into a charming restaurant. Ants gets inspiration...

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June 1, 2020

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Chef of the Week: Chef Deni Srdoč, Croatia’s Youngest Michelin-Star Chef

Few chefs have achieved as much in their entire career, let alone in their 20s, as Croatian superstar chef Deni Srdoč. At just 24 years, he took over the helm...

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May 28, 2020

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What is Sauerkraut?

Culinary Guides

If you really don’t know, sauerkraut is a very typical food in Germany, France (in the Alsatian region), Poland, and even Russia. Sauerkraut in German means “sour cabbage” and if you have...

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May 26, 2020

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What Does Salmon Taste Like?

Culinary Guides

While we are all familiar with the taste of cod or tuna, there is still a very long list of fish and seafood items that beg the question: what do...

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May 26, 2020

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Chef of the Month: Titti Qvarnström, Scandinavia’s First Female Michelin-star Chef

Women have made great strides in the culinary world in the past two decades, but female chefs who have won the highly coveted Michelin star are still a rarity. Titti...

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May 26, 2020

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A Foodie’s Bucket List: Exploring Croatian Cuisine

Croatia is a small, but also very diverse country that has been influenced by many different types of cultures over the centuries, leaving a varied and amazingly rich variety of...

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May 20, 2020

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Raggmunk: Swedish Potato Pancakes with Bacon and Jam

Raggmunk might sound a bit unusual for foreign ears, but these are some delicious potato pancakes, a classic Swedish dish. Follow this easy potato pancake recipe and serve it with fried...

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May 17, 2020

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Swedish Princess Cake

Princess cake aka Prinsesstårta, is one of the most well-loved Swedish cakes, often served as a birthday cake or even as a wedding cake. It’s essentially a cream and marzipan cake, easily recognisable...

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May 15, 2020

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Chef of the Week: Chef Vladislav Djatsuk, Tchaikovsky and Mon Repos, Tallinn

The Tchaikovsky restaurant, in beautiful Old Town Tallinn, is eponymous with Estonian luxury dining. It is located in a magnificent building that houses the 5-star Telegraf Hotel, a building that...

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May 13, 2020

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Swedish Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes & Jam

Ikea has put Swedish meatballs on the world map and has turned this relatively unpretentious dish into a culinary sensation. In Sweden, everyone has their own favourite meatballs recipe and...

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May 9, 2020

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Chef of the Week: Silver Saa, Head Chef at Ore, Tallinn

We are thrilled to announce a series of articles showcasing the burgeoning Estonian food scene and we’re starting strong with one of the best Estonian chefs out there. We’re excited...

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April 26, 2020

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Top 12 Most Popular Romanian Soups

Romanians are in love with soup, so much so that many can’t picture a satisfying lunch or dinner without one. Their love for soup is so pronounced that the country...

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April 20, 2020

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Chef of the Month: Ernesto Moreno, Executive Chef at Pinterest

We are very excited this month to feature Chef Ernesto Moreno, Executive Chef at Pinterest. We’re huge fans of Pinterest, which is the top social media platform for food websites...

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April 8, 2020

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The Most Common Injuries for Kitchen Staff

Hot surfaces, sharp knives, steam, splattering oil, and many other hazardous objects. It sounds more like a torture chamber than a place of work, right? Restaurant kitchens definitely resemble that...

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March 31, 2020

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Brighton – UK Capital of Thai Cuisine

If you live in Brighton and can’t get enough of Thai food, you are not alone. According to a recent analysis by Chef’s Pencil, Thai food is the third most...

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February 29, 2020

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Chef of the Week: Lucia de la Barra

Meet Lucia de la Barra, teacher of Mexican food history and fantastic Traveling Spoon cook from San Angel, a residential neighborhood in Mexico City. If you want a truly authentic Mexican cuisine...

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February 23, 2020

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Bat Soup

African Recipes

Bat soup is eaten in many countries in South-East Asia and Oceania, primarily in Indonesia (North Sulawesi) and the island nation of Palau. The soup has gotten immense coverage in 2020, when...

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February 21, 2020

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Chef of the Week: Aoy Marungrueng, Bangkok, Thailand

Meet Chef Aoy Marungrueng, Head Chef and owner of Aoywaan Riverside Thai Cuisine and fantastic Traveling Spoon host in Bangkok, Thailand. Aoy loves yoga and food and is incredibly skilled...

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February 17, 2020

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15 Macedonian Foods You Need to Try

Macedonia is a popular gourmet destination for people of the Balkans and beyond. Visitors love the hearty dishes made with tasty local ingredients. While some of the dishes you will...

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February 13, 2020

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How Compression Socks Can Help You Be a Better Chef

Gifts & Product Guides

Standing during your work shift can be quite daunting for your comfort. Every person who works as a chef, nurse, hairdresser or night guard knows how difficult it is to...

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February 3, 2020

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Chef of the Month: Romanian Rising Star, Chef Raul Vidican

Meet Raul Vidican, a Romanian rising star Chef, semifinalist of S. Pellegrino Young Chef competition, and currently Head Chef at Roca Bruna. Chef’s Pencil talked to Raul about his professional...

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February 1, 2020

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23 Most Popular Venezuelan Foods

South American Cuisine

Venezuela is a country with an incredibly diverse culture, from the bagpipes of the maracuchos to the joropo (national dance). And it has culinary traditions that remain almost intact from...

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January 21, 2020

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Top 25 Greek Foods – The Most Popular Dishes in Greece

Sun kissed beaches, tranquil seas, dramatic sunsets, lazy days and Greek food… Time in Greece really is an enchantment, the perfect laid back treat for your senses. It is a...

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January 17, 2020

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Chef of the Week: Chef Sobah of Soneva Fushi, Best Chef in the Maldives

Maldivian born and bred, Chef Sobah is considered one of the pioneers of modern Maldivian cuisine. Chef Sobah has earned many distinctions and in 2015, he won the covetted ‘Best Chef...

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October 12, 2019

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