Katja
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FRAGRANCE:
Lily of the valley forever.
SOUND:
When Ben Becker reads Rilke poems - goosebumps all over.
UMAMI:
In the midst, lost in thought. When silence is so complete you can hear it loud and clear.
AND ANYTHING ELSE:
The love of my life
I've been cooking since I could hold a knife. Cooking is my great passion! Although I'm not too keen on cake tins! The kitchen is my realm – where I feel at home. Discovering, writing, inspiring – that's my thing.
So founding storykitchen was a dream come true. Woking with so many wonderful people, products and ideas is my idea of HAPPINESS.
Andrea
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FRAGRANCE:
Sweetpeas and sea breezes!
SOUND:
Best live with rich bass tones.
UMAMI:
Yoga flows - and dough!! Gnocchi, pasta, yeast bread..
AND ANYTHING ELSE:
Follow your nose
I've a very good nose; even as a child I loved smelling everything! It drove my mother mad. I don't just stick my nose in everywhere, but also my fork. I find unusual bold combinations of ingredients and flavours fascinating. And I read every recipe or cookery book I come across from cover to cover, although I rarely stick to them. But they are wonderful source of inspiration!
Ella
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FRAGRANCE:
The freshness after the rain in the forest
SOUND:
The crickets chirping during a balmy summer-night in the garden
UMAMI:
Aromatic Coffee, French novels, dark red wine
AND ANYTHING ELSE:
Geschichten aufspüren, mit Wörtern spielen
The heart beats and the spirit gets to breathe in the kitchen. Sounds and smells here do not only augur delights for our taste buds. Tingling anecdotes, jovial rumours, the hottest news of the day but also existential thoughts are being exchanged and discussed here amidst all the snipping, frizzling, bubbling and washing. All the same I find peace and relief during my kitchen work. As soon as I focus on cutting my vegetable or completely get engaged with the baking process, I’m able to tune into a state of flow. And then, when the result tastes well and compliments are paid my heart soars – just as it does with a well-written piece of copy or a well-placed story about my favourite clients in the press.
Jana
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FRAGRANCE:
My whole life already freesias. They smell so fresh and always remind me of my carefree childhood. I am a December child and in my home country it was very hard to organize these flowers for my birthday. My parents managed it every time.
SOUND:
Café del Mar music in every situation of life. It always lets me be carefree.
UMAMI:
And at some point I'll stay there. Leave everything behind. Go away from home forever ...GREECE.
AND ANYTHING ELSE:
I find it fascinating how much my culinary background shapes me. I travel a lot, like to try new things, but at the end of every trip I look forward most to a nice wood-fired bread with butter and salt.
Ines
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FRAGRANCE:
Always follow your nose.
SOUND:
Tonal colours of all timbres and for all occasions.
UMAMI:
Happiness in small portions lasts longest
AND ANYTHING ELSE:
Forget the roux
Although I grew up with roux and tinned peas I soon began to bake cakes myself and cook a dish or two. And I was hooked. Today my kitchen is the hub, the heart of the home, a place to cook with friends and family, dabble, experiment and enjoy. After all, the way to the heart is through the stomach. And the disasters and joys are all part of the experience.
Laura
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FRAGRANCE:
On Sunday morning to wake up and sniff pancakes in the air.
SOUND:
The 'near silence' when everyone is enjoying their meal.
UMAMI:
Knowing there's seconds to come.
AND ANYTHING ELSE:
Eating – and much more
I enjoy eating. I enjoy cooking. Weekly markets. Playing with ingredients. Sitting around the table with lots of people. Helping yourself to lots of dishes. Second helpings. Cheese sausage in the hand from the butcher next door. Grandma's apple strudel. The pinch of nutmeg in the potato and leek soup at my favourite eating-place. Dad's pork roast. Unfamiliar tastes in unfamiliar countries. Colours. Fizziness in the glass. Shapes. Trying what looks yukky. Smells and endless combination possibilities. Company. Friends. Lazing around. Eating - much more than just to survive!
Lena
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FRAGRANCE:
Memories floating in the air
SOUND:
„Pata, Pata“ by Miriam Makeba... Music is the only language you don't need to translate
UMAMI:
A sunny morning, coffee, cinnamon buns
AND ANYTHING ELSE:
Cooking = art. Art = cooking
I like comparing cooking with art. The loving attention to detail, improvising, the sensuality and of course colours are elements to be found in both. Inspiration is important to me when I'm illustrating and cooking. It's inspiring to try out something new and taking on the challenge is fun. A very special moment is when the illustration becomes a feast for the eye and what I cook in the kitchen a delight for the palate.
Jeannette
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FRAGRANCE:
Pine trees and a hint of sea breeze.
SOUND:
my daughter when she describes the world as she sees it.
UMAMI:
A meal at my favourite Italian restaurant with all the family.
AND ANYTHING ELSE:
Design, body and soul
„Dinner is ready when the smoke alarm goes off!“ – announces the tin sign on my kitchen, not entirely without reason. You might think I enjoy experimenting, but let's stay real: some people simply enjoy eating food more than cooking it.
And I definitely fall into the first category (with the exception of baking, which I'm quite good at). Can you be part of storykitchen with no talent for cooking? Sure, after all, too many cooks spoil the broth. And someone's got to provide a setting for the ideas that others have worked on with such passion. Just as passionately, of course.
Ronny
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FRAGRANCE:
Vanilla.
SOUND:
Johann Sebastian Bach - Air (D major).
UMAMI:
Evening-time. Friends. Good food.
AND ANYTHING ELSE:
Technology with a twist
IT is a bit like cooking, it doesn't always work out. And the perfect preparation calls for experience, the right ingredients and a cool head when things get hot. So in my case, whether its websites, apps or your infrastructure, I hope you'll be well satisfied and content at the end of the day.
Maren
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FRAGRANCE:
Freshly ground coffee.
SOUND:
The birds chirping outside my window in the morning.
UMAMI:
With your feet in the sand and a view of the sea or in the sea.
AND ANYTHING ELSE:
I. Love. Food.
Enjoying makes life more beautiful
Food can do so much more than just fill you up. As an ecotrophologist, I know that it also nourishes our bodies. Luckily you can have both, healthy and really tasty. I often experience the little moments of happiness in everyday life in the kitchen, when I'm working out new recipes, or at the dinner table, when everyone is sat comfortably together with a glass of wine, delighted and satisfied. I love the stories behind people and products. When I travel, I'm always looking for unknown aromas and exciting flavor combinations. The spices you brought with you then alleviate your wanderlust at home. At least temporarily.
Kika
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FRAGRANCE:
Scent of the sea.
SOUND:
Whistle of a gentle summer breeze.
UMAMI:
Enjoying a glass of wine while watching the sunset on the veranda overlooking the bay.
AND ANYTHING ELSE:
Culinary travels around the world.
Tastes leave the strongest impressions on me when travelling. The scent of Mediterranean spices & herbs, the juicy fruits of Thailand, the fresh seafood of Greece, the original pasta and pizza of Italy, the eclairs - that unique French art of seduction... all of these are for me pure pleasure and inspiration. Myself, I cook and bake passionately while listening to music and, if in the best mood, sometimes dancing. The crowning delight is to then celebrate the result with family and friends.
Klaudia
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FRAGRANCE:
Freshly peeled tangerines.
SOUND:
The sound of the waves with the chirping of the singing cicadas.
UMAMI:
Delicious variety served in small bowls in the middle of the table to share.
AND ANYTHING ELSE:
"You can't think well, love well, sleep well if you haven't eaten well." (V. Woolf)
For me, there is hardly anything better than enjoying fine food and drink with family and friends. These are precious moments in our hectic everyday lifes where we share time, laughter, tears and stories. Every time I taste these food and drinks, vivid memories are brought back.
AGBs