Magnificent Stories

No guts, no glory: stories about offal and other organ meats, for the mindful carnivore
A guide to being a mindful carnivore.
Munch on this
Berries and Spice in Peru - Part 1
Food tears, salsa picante and the European microbiome that failed me

How to waltz with a pig
Read about the Sautanz (pig slaughter ceremony) at Cucina Alchimia in Vienna's 13th district.

La Cantina della Cucina Alchimia: bold food in Vienna’s 13th district
Explore Cucina Alchimia, a unique Vienna eatery in the 13th district, known for its experimental culinary art and sustainable dishes.

Bare flavours: culinary minimalism as honesty or arrogance?
Let's debate culinary minimalism: is minimal intervention cooking arrogant or honest? What school of thought do you belong to?

The impostor syndrome of an untrained chef
Step into Ioana's kitchen of learning: A decade's journey from amateur food blogger to seasoned home chef, packed with fun, flavors, and cooking...