A few months ago while reading about the glorious Mangalitsa pork, I came arcross a company from Washington called “Foods In Season”. They carry some of the best products any chef would be happy to start with. When I lived in Seattle, I was very spoiled with the fresh availability of seafood. Nothing like [...]
Crossing the atlantic to do a series of “Guest Chef” dinners is a large task on many levels. The biggest element for me was just trying to overcome a 9 hour time change. This is so important, as I would need to start working several days before, and that’s just to prep. Packing some special equipment, [...]
A couple of months ago, I had the pleasure of meeting with Christoph Milz, the Marketing Manager of PolyScience at Barcomis in Berlin. We spoke about food in Europe and America, and the new and exciting possibilities due to creative chefs and equipment available by their company. This technology will assist the chefs in the [...]
Upon meeting the team from Hering Porcelain at the Ambiente fair in Frankfurt, we slowly started a relationship based on similar views. That of detailed, handcrafted, and unique work, one where unwavering focus and uncompromising work will only do. I have used their porcelain for a couple of dinners in Berlin and truly now know [...]
The September/October 2010 Issue is just out now and what a great story about dining with Blushwhispers, my dinner group in Germany….. Story written by food writer, Peter Lau: How Do We Want to eat:, There is a change in the food scene due to dinner clubs and other eating possiblities outside our home. Why [...]
The arrival to Tuscany was quite adventurous from the beginning, due to the heavy rain storms that diverted my flight from Florence to Bologna and a wait of 3 hours…. Once I made it to Amedei, I was greeted with much enthusiasm and warmth. I was placed in the meeting room to await the arrival [...]
I guess I have been quite lucky these days, or at least in the right place at the right time. I was in Frankfurt a couple of months back as I was a part of the Ambiente Table Fair with Katja Bremkamp. I got introduced to Stefanie Hering and Wiebke Lehmann of Hering Porcelan Company. [...]
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