Punctual Picks #17

A seventeenth Punctual Picks with its share of discoveries.

The Bear ; Dine In or Take Away

Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a rising star of fine dining, returns to Chicago to take over the family business after his brother’s tragic death. Far from his usual world, Carmy must face huge responsibilities in this small business, a sometimes reluctant staff and strained family relationships, all while dealing with the emotional aftermath of the tragedy that struck his family.

A poignant story of resilience and determination in the demanding world of gastronomy. A series to discover on Disney+.

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Love Is a Pink Cake ; Claire Ptak

During my road trip in the Cotswolds (in French), I gave in to temptation, eager to dive into a book I had wanted for a long time. Love Is a Pink Cake is by Claire Ptak, the talented pastry chef of Violet Bakery in London. She made the wedding cake of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Her collection is full of comforting recipes that instantly awakened my taste buds. I haven’t yet had the chance to stop by her shop on my London visits, but I fully intend to as soon as possible. In the meantime, I enjoy making delicious treats thanks to her book.

Violet Bakery

Pasta Queen ; Nadia Caterina Munno

Scrolling through TikTok sometimes has its advantages. Although the app is full of uninspiring challenges, it also offers high-quality content. That is how I dived into the gourmet and playful world of Nadia Caterina Munno. Needless to say, I immediately wanted to taste her creations. I really enjoy the tone of her videos, and I like almost every one of her posts. Undisputed queen of pasta recipes, she gathers millions of followers with recipes that are both original and of great quality. Her website also offers extra recipes, a cookbook and some cleverly designed merchandise.

@the_pastaqueen Figs, Guanciale and Pecorino Pasta. My gift to you for the weekend 💖 #griciaaifichi ♬ Roma sei sempre tu – Claudio Villa

The Pasta Queen

Serenitame

Strolling through local makers’ markets is always a great pleasure. It was while wandering the aisles of the Sweet Market in Lausanne that I discovered the warm and colourful world of Serenitame. As a keen lover of autumn, I couldn’t resist her exceptional work. I was in fact looking for a bookmark to go with my books, and it was love at first sight. I left with a few of her magnificent creations, which have since held pride of place in my office decor. Here are some of the illustrations by this talented young woman.

À la Belle Étoile

Since childhood, Yazid has had one single passion: pastry. Having grown up in foster families and care homes, this young man has forged an unshakeable determination. From Épernay to Paris, by way of Monaco, he pursues his dream: working alongside the greatest pastry chefs and rising to the top of his art.

This food film deeply moved me and brought back many childhood memories. It is inspired by the true story of pastry chef Yazid Ichemrahen, which I explored further with some research. Personally, it really touched my heart. And as a gourmet, I had a great urge to taste delicious food at the end of the film.

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