
Welcome to the Mel in Motion blog: a collection of guides, reflections, and resources on studying gastronomy, moving to Spain, and exploring Basque culture.

5 Food-Related Things I Wish I Could Pack But Can’t
Food is one of the deepest ways I stay connected to home. As I move abroad, here are the five food-related things I wish I could pack and what they represent.
Which food screams “home” for you? What grocery store item would you miss most if you moved abroad?

Why I chose the Basque Culinary Center
After years of searching for the right path, I found a graduate program that felt made for me. Here’s why I chose the Basque Culinary Center to study Gastronomic Sciences.

Why I Chose Gastronomy As a Healing Path
This isn’t just a career change. It’s a healing process. Here’s why I chose gastronomy as my way forward. And why food is helping me build a life that finally feels like mine.