Uncovering the World’s Greatest Legends, Flavours, and Folklore

Ever watched a silky sauce turn into a grainy, oily disaster right before dinner? It’s not just bad luck, it’s chemistry. In my latest deep dive, I'm moving past the "fine" meals and into the mechanics of professional-grade textures. From the delicate diplomacy of a Hollandaise to the protein-matrix of a perfect liver pâté, we’re deconstructing the science of the silk. No more lumpy sauces, no more culinary mourning. Let’s get whisking.

In 1764, the Enlightenment promised to explain away the shadows. Then, the Beast of Gévaudan arrived. It ignored bullets, outsmarted the King’s best hunters, and turned the French countryside into a literal nightmare. Was it a hyena in armor? A Loup-garou? Or a family secret gone wrong? We’re diving deep into the history of the world’s most terrifying "wolf" on the blog today.

Forget the crowds of Florence. Discover Lucca, Italy: a medieval walled city with historical charm. Join us as we stay in a Tuscan castle, bike the ancient city walls, and cycle from Lucca to Pisa. From fine dining in the piazza to the best local pizza and supernatural legends, here is your ultimate guide to Italy's best-kept secret.