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Gastronomy
Fame and two stars. His burbot with foie gras emulsion...
Art & design
On screen, butchers are ambivalent characters. Associated with death and nourishment, they incite both fear and fascination. The cold chamber awaits…
Gastronomy
This light and airy dome-shaped loaf cake is an inimitable sweet treat at Christmastime.
Gastronomy
Tristan Carbonatto is fascinated by the art of making chocolate. He shares his enthusiasm with his team of fifteen employees in his Swiss workshop.
Gastronomy
Thierry Chevenet owns one of Europe’s biggest goat farms; his expertise has now attracted the attention of France’s top chefs.
Infographics
Tomatoes come from the Andes and coffee from Ethiopia. An overview of the production of some foodstuffs, from their origin to where they are mainly grown today.
Infographics
Wilbur Scoville, a pharmacologist, invented the Scoville scale in 1912 to measure the pungency of peppers and chillies, generally related to their capsaicin content. To establish a chilli pepper’s rating, Scoville would prepare it in a solution, which was then tested by five people. He increased its dilution until the sensation of heat disappeared. The score on the scale represents the level of dilution required for the sensation of heat to disappear completely.
Gastronomy
On 23 November 2016, around thirty hotel management students from the École hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) took up the challenge of integrating liquid wholegrain cereals developed by the Nestlé Research Center (NRC) into novel recipes.
Gastronomy
Created in the wake of UNESCO’s inclusion of the ‘gastronomic meal of the French’ on the list of intangible cultural heritage, the ‘International City of Gastronomy’ label is now taking shape.
Gastronomy
Nowadays, the colours and textures of a dish are essential elements in terms of its presentation. They contribute towards the visual and tactile sensation of the ingredients, awakening curious taste buds.
Art & design
Depending on one’s view, the theme of nursing can arouse affection or be unsettling. How did artists from different periods of history choose to present it?
Art & design
India is a country with diverse cultures, cuisines and eating habits. These habits factor into diverse issues created by social situations associated with migration, urbanisation and farming. Four Indian artists’ works deconstruct and explore the satiation of India’s population in various strata of society.
Gastronomy
Over the past two decades, gourmet cuisine has become a means of promoting a country. A strong culinary culture helps forge national identity worldwide. In this game, the largest countries aren’t necessarily the winners.
Art & design
A passion for cooking and eating can be a great way to get to know people and learn their stories. Photographer Sylvan Müller presents such encounters in his work. Extensive research is necessary to ensure that the aesthetics are just right, the stories come to life and the books have bestseller potential.
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