A collection of guides, reflections, and resources on studying gastronomy, moving to Spain, and exploring Basque culture.
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.
Starting Over at 35
What does it mean to start over? Not because you failed, but because you chose yourself? At 35, I’m building a life rooted in meaning and peace, not survival.
Hiking in Donostia
Planning to explore San Sebastián on foot? This hiking guide includes beginner to moderate trails near Donostia, Spain, with maps, photos, and trail links.
Learning Spanish (and a Little Basque): My First Steps
I haven’t taken a language class in over a decade…and now I’m trying to learn Spanish and a little Basque? Here’s how it’s going (spoiler: I’m trying my best).
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.
The Science of Salt: Why It’s the Backbone of Every Flavor
Salt doesn’t just season food, it transforms it. Here’s the science of why salt is the true backbone of flavor in every cuisine.
The Labor Behind Your Meal: A Closer Look At Fine Dining
Fine dining doesn’t just appear on your plate. It’s the result of immense behind-the-scenes labor. Here’s a closer look at the human effort behind behind the scenes of your luxury meal.
Cooking Like the Ancestors: A Journey Through Basque Food Traditions
Explore how Basque culinary heritage preserves ancestral cooking methods that connect us to land, culture, and memory.
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.