Welcome to the Mel in Motion blog: a collection of guides, reflections, and resources on studying gastronomy, moving to Spain, and exploring Basque culture.
What Is Gastronomy? Food, Culture, and Why It Matters (to Me)
Gastronomy isn’t just cooking. It’s food in context: culture, sustainability, science, justice, and story. Here’s what it is, why it matters, and why I’m making it my life’s work.
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What Is Gastronomic Science?
Gastronomic Science blends the art of cooking with the rigor of research. Here’s how it’s shaping our understanding of food, flavors, and human experience.
How Playing with Your Food Teaches You More Than Any Textbook
Discover how playful cooking awakens curiosity, creativity, and embodied knowledge that no textbook can replicate.