Food. Art. Science. Community.
For most of human evolution, food was at the centre of our families, communities, societies. The food system is one of the main pillars of modern civilization. Today, most humans live disconnected from our agricultural roots: We have lost our connection to food. Humanity and natural ecosystems are suffering from many ills, some of which are caused by unconscious and untethered consumption. I believe food education, innovation, and the power of community will play an important role in bringing back balance within ourselves, with each other, and with natural ecosystems.
A profound exploration into the intricacies of our relationship with food. Inspired in food psychology and hypnotherapy, this journey offers a deep dive into the conscious and subconscious dimensions of eating, to redefine participants' relationship with food.
EAt, walk, rest & write
Siwa Oasis, Egypt · February 29th to March 10th, 2024
A unique experience in the serene landscapes of the Oasis of Siwa, in Egypt. Reconnect with the essence of well-being through mindful eating, nature walks, restorative rest, and reflective writing.
ECOLOGY OF FOOD 2024
Bordeaux, France - Coming Soon
An immersive experience that connects culinary creativity and ecological gastronomy within a living regenerative system at a Treehouse in the woods.
50 Next Empowering Educator
An initiative from people behind The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and Bars and the Basque Culinary Center, 50 Next celebrates young people shaping the future of gastronomy. I am honored to have been selected as part of the Class of 2022 in the Empowering Educators category!
FOOD EDUCATION
I am an Educator at heart. My work revolves around the idea that bringing back food at the center of our lives can be a catalyst for inner, social, and environmental change.
I believe food literacy can change the world.
I’m creating Food Education content on Patreon, crowdfunding ideas and prototyping systems and multimedia content hand-in-hand with my Patreon Community.
I’ve given over 30 talks on the future of food and conscious eating, on stages such as The Royal Society with Prof. Brian Cox, The Royal Institution, Tech conferences, TEDxHackney, TEDxMogadishu and TEDxBucharest.
My work has received broad press coverage.
I have published over 12 papers in peer-reviewed journals on multisensory science. I am an active contributor to the emerging field of Gastrophysics, and have developed courses on Conscious Eating, Food Leadership, Sensorial Exploration, and Transformational Experiences. I am currently teaching these courses in several institutions around the world, at the Institut Paul Bocuse in Lyon, and online.
food activism
Ethical eating has never been as important as it is now. What we eat everyday is the most intimate connection we establish with the Earth, and people around us. Food is an everyday political and economical act to either build a healthier food system for people and the planet, or to perpetuate an unsustainable paradigm. I believe food is a powerful tool for social and environmental change.
I am currently leading and partaking in grassroots community activism, advising regenerative hospitality projects. In 2020, I worked as a consultant for the World Food Programme in Colombia.
flavour innovation
My career started as a chef, studying at the Institut Paul Bocuse, followed by classical training in Michelin-star restaurants in Europe. I then decided to explore the power of food outside of the restaurant. I started using food as an artistic medium to provoke, and communicate emotions, and build community. From 2013 to 2016, I was “chef-in-residence” at the Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford. This experience allowed me to connect food and academic thinking to inspire better food and habits for humans. Since then, I have advised global brands and startups creating new food paradigms.
Flavour is a powerful medium that can foster inner, social, and environmental change.
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AT THE INTERSECTION OF SCIENCE, ART, COMMUNITY
AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP MY AIM IS TO INSPIRE SOLUTIONS FOR IMPORTANT CHALLENGES IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMANS AND NATURE.
Check out my most recent TEDx Talk: “Delicious Evolution”
Interested in joining my community of learning and practice?
CHECK OUT MY PATREON OFFER!
On Patreon, you can access:
Exclusive posts on Food Education.
1-on-1 mentorship/coaching programs for Food Innovators.
Behind-the-Scenes of my work.
A Student program including multimedia Advanced Lectures.
A community of like-minded #FoodActivists and be a part of my creative process.
