Introduction and Editor’s note:
All elements of life follow a certain style. Yet there’s one thing that never goes out of fashion, and that’s good food. Food operates as one of the key cultural signs that structure people’s identities and their concepts of others.
We had a wonderful opportunity to meet and be inspired by one of the 100 best chefs in the world, the Celebrity Chef. Gianfranco Chiarini and his lovely wife, Nutritionist Chef. Anna Chiarini who came to Macedonia at the invitation of the Macedonian Executive Chef. Filip Calovski. Gianfranco earns the title as one of the most diverse Chefs globally. His activities range from Michelin restaurants, deluxe hotels, R&D Chef, TV personality, book writer, restaurateur, global consultant.
During their two-week stay in Macedonia, traveling across the country, experiencing our culture and cuisine while tasting some of our most traditional recipes, they took the time to kindly meet “Skopje Se Nosi” and to talk about fashion and lifestyle, slightly aside from the kitchen, but also about their background and their own personal “recipe” of life.
Willing to keep the authenticity and spoken charm of this special couple and partners in cuisine crime, we are serving you here with the audio form of the entire discussion. Ready for some good deal of inspirational and quality living?!
We attended his second Gala Dinner in Hunter’s Lodge Kamnik, an unforgetable night event experience that reflected the quality, imagination and excellence of his culinary style. We tasted and indulged in the delicacies, menu and wines created for the night from his and the hand of the Macedonian Executive Chef. Filip Calovski along with national chefs and the Chiarini Culinary Team.
Simmered Snails with Bell peppers & Chili over Buckwheat Hummus, Sweet Saffron Meringue m& Kamnik Fumé Blanc Emulsion
Plancha seared Macedonian Trout, Fennel & Parsley Pesto, Red Beets Brisée Pasta, Velouté Sauvignon Blanc & Seasonal Carrots
Porcini Mushrooms Ice-cream, Premium Rose Sexy Gelée, Sweet Vanilla – Parmesan Bechamel, Euphoria Velouté
What is your favorite food memory?
Any specific taste?
Who in the food world do you most admire?
Last weekend on earth – what city are you eating in?
Best piece of advice you would give a home enthusiast?
We symbolically consume identity through our food and drink choices – more specifically, by what we don’t eat or drink. Which food do you exclude from your diet?
How do you find our food?
What is your culinary style?
What do you always bring with you when you travel?
Do you have any “sentimental” piece of clothing, one that has its own story?
Can you tell us something about your carrier as a musician? You were the lead vocalist of the salsa band “Barranco Mix”.
Food and fashion are a daily means of self-expression. Do you agree on this? What is your opinion?
Okay, for example you wear military boots, so it has to do with your past or…
What is going to be the next big thing in the food world?
What is the thing that motivates you to stay in the kitchen, to work so hard?
What is your trademark in the kitchen? Do you have any specific feature?
What is your zodiac sign?
Is your wife Anna also in the team?
Anna, how did you two meet?
You studied art. How did you get to start cooking?
What is your favorite recipe?
Do you have a sweet tooth?
So how come you are so slim? :)
What do you usually have for breakfast?
Is that any flavor that you have tasted here in Macedonia and you like it very much?
Food is of course a substantial part of the lifestyle but how much attention do you pay to other parts of your daily routines?
The best piece of advice you ever got was…
