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...
https://www.chefspencil.com
All posts by Chef's Pencil Staff
Our editorial team is responsible for the research, creation, and publishing of in-house studies, original reports and articles on food trends, industry news and guides.
What is Sauerkraut?
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...
What Does Salmon Taste Like?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Bat Soup
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...
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...
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...
How Compression Socks Can Help You Be a Better Chef
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...
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...
23 Most Popular Venezuelan Foods
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...
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...
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...
Chef of the Week: Chef Priyantha of Soneva Jani
Chef Priyantha is the Head Chef at The Crab Shack at Soneva Jani, a luxury resort in the Maldives. He grew up on a diet of lagoon crabs in Sri...