Panettone After Christmas: Tradition and Seven Ways to Use Leftovers
A practical look at panettone after Christmas: its Milanese tradition, how to choose and store it, and seven ways to give leftovers a second life.
Cristian Marino
Writing on international hospitality, leadership and culinary culture since 2018.
End-of-Year Reflections from the Maldives
A personal end-of-year reflection on balance, Christmas, kindness and the period that led to The Healthy Italian Chef.
World Vegan Day: What Plant-Based Cooking Can Teach a Non-Vegan Chef
A chef’s reflection on plant-based cooking in the Maldives, from menu planning and ingredients to what vegan cuisine can teach a non-vegan kitchen.
World Food Day 2023: Food, Water and Responsibility
A chef’s reflection on World Food Day 2023, the link between water and food security, and the practical responsibilities kitchens can address without overstating their role.
Restaurant Menu Design: Identity, Structure and Execution
Restaurant menu design is direction: how identity, structure and operational execution shape the guest experience before the first dish arrives.
Where Sands Meet Steins: Oktoberfest Celebrations in the Maldives & the Perfect Pretzel Craft
Sun-kissed beaches, crystal-clear waters, and… Oktoberfest? It might not be the traditional Bavarian setting you’d expect, but the Maldives has a way of surprising you. As the festive tents of Munich inspire events across the globe, Oktoberfest has found a…