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?
What I'm Studying This Semester and Why It Matters
What if graduate school weren’t only about a degree, but about transforming your life intentionally? This semester, I’m at the university in Spain studying gastronomy, but every course addresses something more profound: healing, justice, creativity, and care. From sensory perceptions to ethics of business, this is what I’m learning and why it’s transforming everything.
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.