Culinary museums encapsulate more than recipes and utensils – they are vibrant repositories of regional identity and shared memory. In the context of cooking as both art and science, these institutions offer visitors a sensory journey through time: reproducing smells of traditional spices, visualising kitchen tools from different eras, and illuminating how societal…
Category: Cooking
Online Communities vs. Offline: Where Is It More Effective to Grow?
In today’s world, the line between virtual and real communication is becoming increasingly blurred. This is especially evident when it comes to personal development, professional growth, and building connections. For residents of Portugal, as in many other countries, the choice between offline and online environments is becoming more relevant. So where is it…
From Craft to Art: How Chefs Become Culinary Artists
Modern gastronomy in Portugal has gone far beyond the limits of traditional craft. Today, cooking is a form of art, and the chef is not merely a master of preparation but an artist expressing emotions through flavor, shape, texture, and aroma. The diversity of ingredients, the richness of local traditions, and a constant…
The New Era of Cookbooks: How Instagram and TikTok Became Gastronomic Archives
In the not-so-distant past, cookbooks were the sacred texts of the kitchen. Shelved in homes, splattered with sauce and flour, they were guides, mentors, and sources of inspiration. But today, the way we learn, share, and preserve culinary knowledge is evolving dramatically. The rise of social media platforms—especially Instagram and TikTok—has ushered in…
Gourmet cuisine starts with water: The role of filtration in cooking
When it comes to culinary art, many immediately think about the quality of ingredients, the professionalism of the chef and complex cooking techniques. But few people think about the importance of water, which is used at every step of cooking. However, water is one of the key components on which the taste and…
Artisanal Cooking: Craftsmanship and Tradition in the Kitchen
In a fast-paced world driven by convenience and speed, artisanal cooking stands as a testament to the enduring value of tradition, craftsmanship, and the art of slow, deliberate preparation. Rooted in culinary history and techniques passed down through generations, artisanal cooking celebrates the idea that food can be more than just sustenance—it can…
Steps to Marketing Your Restaurant to Tourists
The cornerstone of effective marketing for any restaurant aiming to attract tourists is recognizing and promoting its unique selling proposition (USP). Your USP sets you apart from other dining establishments and provides tourists with a compelling reason to choose your restaurant over others. It might be a particular dish that’s prepared in a…
All You Need to Know About In-Car Food Ordering
In recent years, there has been a rise in digitalization which has made life easier for many people around the world by providing them with innovative solutions like automated services and high tech devices making our lives easier each passing day. One such revolutionary technology is “In Car food Ordering” which makes it…
Revolutionizing the Restaurant Experience with Technology
Restaurants have long been considered an integral part of our culture, providing a space for people to come together and enjoy meals in a social setting or take away food for convenience at home or in their office space. With an industry that has existed for centuries, it’s no wonder that many restaurants…
How does cooking create the perfect dish?
This is a cooking related section that includes the basic principles of how to cook a dish. Cooking is one of the most time consuming and complicated tasks in the kitchen. It’s a very tedious and boring job. But we can automate it using software like Chef. A cook can make a dish…
