About

Cooking in Italy

HI, MY NAME IS FABIAN

Food lover, passionate cook & photographer. Loves nature, travelling, and the beautiful diversity of international cuisine

 

How I got into cooking

I made my first attempts at cooking when I was about 6 years old, trying to replicate children’s recipes from TV in our home kitchen on Sunday mornings, hoping not to leave behind too much of a mess.

In my youth, my interest in food and cooking grew even greater. I started to recreate international recipes from Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsay and other famous TV Chefs. So it happened that after school, I spent much time in the kitchen, cooking Appetizers and dinners, or making desserts for my family or friends. At this time I couldn’t get enough of learning everything about Spices, Flavours, and quality ingredients from around the world so as everything about cooking equipment and cooking techniques.

When I turned 18, I bought my first ever professional Chef’s knife for about 300$ as quality pans and pots or other cooking equipment with my savings. This investment changed a lot in my cooking journey and I’m still using my beloved Knife and some of the other cooking equipment til today. However in the next few years, of course, a lot of cooking utensils were added. 😉

After I learned which flavours, spices and ingredients from different world cuisines match together really well, I stopped replicating recipes from others and started to create and develop my own recipes. Over the years, I travelled over 50 countries where I have always been mostly interested in their culture and especially the local cuisine, to learn as much as possible about it

Today, I’m 34 years old and living in Bern Switzerland, I cook one or more times a day and still can’t get enough of all the lovely flavours and ingredients the world and international cuisines have to offer.

Cooking demands attention, patience, and above all, a respect for the gifts of the earth. It is a form of worship, a way of giving thanks.

Judith B. Jones

The story behind this food blog

I started this food blog to share my passion for food, to inspire others to get more confident in home cooking and to give something back from what I learned about the beauty of cooking.

For me, food is the universal language that connects all of us people around the world, no matter which language we speak, where we live or at which age we are. Eating is what brings people together, eating is something we all have to do on a regular basis, and therefore takes a major part in our lives.

I’m aware that cooking is not everyone’s priority. But for everyone interested in learning more about international & flavourful recipes, kitchen equipment and cooking techniques, this blog is for you!

My goal with this blog is to take you by the hand, providing delicious recipes as cooking guides, no matter if you’re a beginner or an experienced cook already.

If you belong to one or several groups below, this Blog is the right place for you!

pesto panini with ham and cheese
Beginner
Beginner cooks just starting into the world of home cooking

Whether you are just making your first attempts at cooking or want to get your first basic cooking equipment. With my printable, easy-to-follow recipes and recipe videos, I lead you step by step to a successful and delicious meal. Whether it’s a simple recipe like Baked Chicken Caprese or a more complicated one like Sichuan Mapo Tofu.
You’ll also find several guides about basic kitchen equipment and cooking guides like my 7 best kitchen knives under 50$ to kickstart your cooking journey.

Advanced
Advanced home cooks who want to become even better and learn something new

Whether you want to perfect a particular dish from a world cuisine like my Linguine alle Vongole or learn more about Spices and Condiments like my Homemade Chinese Chili Oil. I’ve got you also covered with several guides about cooking Equipment like my Vitamix Blender Comparison.

homemade garlic chili oil noodles
Quick Recipes
People who want to cook more but have little time during busy weekdays

Do you often lack the time to cook because of work or family? My 20min Meals and 30min Meals meals not only save you time in the kitchen, but also guarantee a super delicious meal!

Thai Morning Glory Stir Fry
Healthy Food
People interested in healthy recipes and a balanced diet

Looking for rather light, nutritious and healthy Recipes for a balanced Diet? Check out my Healthy Recipes, or if you prefer a plant-based diet, my Vegetarian and Vegan options.

chicken breast with mozzarella and tomato

Frequently Asked Questions

Photo & Video Equipment I use

Cameras: Sony A7 IV & Sony A7 III
Lenses: Sony FE 4/PZ 16-35 G, Sony FE 1.8/35mm, Sony FE 90mm Macro
Microphones: two Rode Video Mic NTG
Lighting: Aputure LS 300x Light and a parabolic softbox.

What I do next to cooking & blogging

Being in Nature, lots of sport (road cycling & cycle touring), photography & videography and spending quality time with my family and friends.

What I cook for myself

I mostly cook Italian or Asian food when cooking for myself. This usually includes SEA and Indian curries, rice, light pastas, salads. Cause I rarely eat meat, I cook alot with fresh vegetables, legumes so as tofu.

Thank you for being here!

First of all, thank you so much for the visit! It is my biggest wish to help others with my content to get better and more confident at home cooking. Everyone can cook! I aim to provide valuable Recipes and Guides to make you a better home cook, regardless at which level you are, so you get to enjoy cooking and food as much as I do!

If you got something out of my content and want to support my food journey, you can
buy me a coffee to keep me caffeinated while preparing new and fresh recipes.

Also, if you have any questions about a recipe, a recipe suggestion or if you want to work with me, don’t hesitate to contact me.

Lots of love and HAPPY COOKING! ❤️
Fabian

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