Written by chenabr on January 31, 2024
The worst thing about Munich
City life . Culture . Food . Society . Student life . TravelThe worst thing about Munich is the thought of leaving it. It’s been 5 months since I’ve been here, I’ve got to know everything. I made new friends, learned a few things from my courses, and even learned some German.I got here at the end of September. I had a week to settle in, and then the terror massacre on October 7th
Written by giadatom on January 27, 2024
Through food I succeed
FoodToday I am presenting Nicolò, chef de partie at Maso Burba, restaurant included in Michelin Guide located in Val di Sole, Italy. He will tell us about his story to become a chef. A successful one, including difficulties and and victories. Hi Nicolò, I know you are making great progress on your path to becoming
Written by chenabr on January 7, 2024
Big eyes, small stomach: Food waste in Israel
Climate Change . Food . Health“An army marches on its stomach” said Napoleon. Moreover, back in 1800 Napoleon tried to find a cheap and effective way to preserve food for soldiers on military missions. If Napoleon lived today, and saw the waste of food in the Israeli army, he might have died a second time. This time, out of shame. About 150,000 soldiers serve in the IDF
Written by suajung on November 9, 2023
✈️ From Hong Kong to Italy 🍝
Food . TravelInterviewer: Sua JungInterviewee: Selina Chong As I embarked on my exchange journey in Munich, l was able to form meaningful connections with individuals from around the globe. Among them were my Italian friends, who shared their language and culture with me and ignited a profound fascination for their homeland, Italy. Recently, one of my dearest
Written by julielaunay on November 8, 2023
Cooking abroad : between instant noodles and fancy restaurants
Food . Student lifeFor many students, going abroad means putting aside a part of one’s culinary culture, and making room for another. I join Giada in her kitchen, busy preparing dinner for her and her friends. As an Erasmus student from Italy, she was confronted to this change of habits. A culinary challenge For Giada, cooking is a
Written by fleur on November 2, 2021
Being vegetarian
Authors . FoodThis week COP26 stakes place. Where world leaders, negotiators, government representatives, businesses, and citizens talk for 12 days about the changing climate. A lot of companies are letting themselves out on social media. Also, The Vegetarian Butcher has an opinion about this because of all the greenhouse gasses that come from food nearly 60% come
Written by newassmuthlaura on January 25, 2020
Is being Vegan safe?
Culture . Food . HealthThis new trend of starting to eat as a vegan from such an early age can become dangerous. Parents influencing them to be vegan or vegetarian but not teaching them how to properly take care of themselves leads to unhealthy diets and health problems. My sister became a vegan after my dad did. My dad
Written by adodonova on January 14, 2020
“I just want to try these Nürnberger sausages” or obesity in Germany
Authors . City life . Food . Health“Don`t worry, I also gained some weight here in Munich. Almost everyone does. You return home and everything will be okay”, – told me Natasha, a Russian girl who has lived in Munich already for 3 years. Meanwhile, obesity is a real problem in Germany, declared as a major issue by the federal government. Various
Written by tchagas on November 29, 2019
Et Voilà – Carlos Maio
Food . Travel” … have the opportunity to delight my clients with my own creations” Carlos Maio aka Pipas Maio is a brave guy that risked it all in his dreams. The Cuisine is his passion and as a young cooker his efforts have been rewarded by the professionals in the field. After going through for more
Written by mayalachaidelbaum on January 11, 2019
The Art of the Dinner Party
City life . Culture . Food . Night life . Student life . Travel . UncategorizedI never expected to say this, but one of the main things I’ve taken away from my first semester in Munich is the art of the dinner party. Dinner parties have been central to the creation and maintenance of close bonds with other exchange students. They have been the source of countless great conversations; funny