Over 445,000 people have already signed a petition 0n Change.org launched by Jamie Oliver just a few days ago to make food education in schools compulsory. Food and Wine Gazette is among those who have signed the petition because we share Jamie Oliver's views that there needs to be a major rethink on the way we look at food. It is a fact that we are suffering from a global … [Read more...]
Open kitchens make chefs happy and customers happier
There is something special about restaurants with an open kitchen. The ability for customers to view what is happening behind the scenes is not only fascinating but it also emphasises a connection between the chefs and the customers. When we were in Japan eight years ago, one thing which really struck us was how common it was for restaurants to have open kitchens. An open … [Read more...]
Chefs become activists to save the oceans and feed the world
Chefs are today storytellers through their dishes connecting ingredients to nutrition, the environment and sustainability. The chef is becoming an activist and he has to, otherwise his story will be a short one, says Peruvian chef Gastón Acurio in a just released documentary called Save the Oceans and Feed the World. Some of the world's best chefs gathered in San Sebastian … [Read more...]
Impressive lineup of chefs for this year’s ‘On the Mozzarella Roads’
On the (Mozzarella) Roads is the name of a convention taking place in the ancient city of Paestum (Salerno) Italy on 13 and 14 April. The organisers of the event have managed to secure an impressive lineup of Italian and international chefs. While anyone who has tried a Mozzarella di Bufala Campana will know how incredibly good this ingredient is especially in its … [Read more...]
Culinaria 2015 programme announced
The programme for Culinaria 2015 has been announced. The annual culinary event, which enters its 7th year has as its main theme the Belgian effect. What is the Belgian effect? The theme this year highlights the best of Belgium and what probably unites the country best - its cuisine. Bringing together some of the country's best chefs (see list below), Culinaria takes place … [Read more...]
