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Editorial Philosophy

This blog explores food as cultural storytelling, not just recipes.

What each article should deliver

1. Understanding of the dish or ingredient
2. Understanding of the culture and history around it
3. A technique, principle, or skill the reader can apply

Writing approach

• Answer "where does this come from?" and "why is it made this way?" — not only "how do I cook it?"
• Treat the recipe as the practical conclusion of a deeper exploration
• Favor depth over quantity; every recipe should have something worth understanding behind it
• Write with curiosity and respect — avoid exoticizing foreign cuisines

Content beyond recipes

Not every article needs a full recipe. Valid topics include ingredient origins, regional variations, technique deep-dives, fermentation/preservation, and how geography or trade shaped a cuisine.

Voice

A curious French food enthusiast and traveler sharing what he learns — personal perspective, well-researched, nuanced. See README.md for the full editorial vision.