Behind the scenes is where the mess happens, and the magic. This tag is all about raw edges—food prep at dawn, last plates flying at midnight, and everything the guidebooks leave out.
I still get a thrill when I stumble across a scrappy blog post from a real chef. It’s why I started this in the first place—because Kitchen Confidential cracked my world open.
You know what we’re tired of? Beige templates, overly curated grids, and emoji that disappear in dark mode. Back in the MySpace days, we didn’t have Canva—we had character codes and vibes. And honestly? It slapped. This guide is a love letter to that chaotic, romantic, cut-and-paste energy. Whether you’re a chef with a Substack, … Read more
Porto is one of those cities that pulls you back in. Maybe it’s the warmth—not just of the sun, but of the people. Maybe it’s the food, cheap and honest. Or maybe it’s the wine, which, on this trip, I realised just how little I knew about. Either way, this wasn’t our first trip, and … Read more
My stomach churned like a bad béarnaise when I heard this tale of culinary carnage from behind the scenes at Roland Garros. Sure, I love sharing the joys of French food, but let’s be real—the pressure on these chefs is insane. Follow me behind the swinging doors of Parisian kitchens, where nightmares are on the … Read more
It’s been a few months since I launched this french food blog dedicated to my love of french food and the joy I take in sharing that with the world via my food tours in Paris. But I know now that when it came to choosing the name, I made a mistake… As someone who … Read more
I spotted the other day an intrepid traveler asking in a Paris travel community “Do you need a food tour guide in Paris?” I understand and shared their concerns and wanted to answer the question from an insiders perspective. Ever forked out a small fortune on a Paris food tour only to munch through a … Read more