Pethushka

Food is my lifelong passion and one of the things I enjoy most about life. And even more than that I love discovering the differences between cuisine from different parts of the world and trying new flavors and ingredients. Just as someone would spend their excess money on a car or even clothes, I would not hesitate to stuff it into food tourism. Food is joy, food brings people together without needing to know the same language. The feeling when the chef waits to hear what you have to say about his creation, and you smile and give a thumbs up after the first bite to say you like it, is a unique bonding experience. That's why watching people who live for preparing good food, who don't look for shortcuts in the kitchen, but instead don't hesitate to take the most complicated path if it improves the final taste even by a tiny bit, was an absolutely amazing experience for me. It was beautiful to watch different cultures and culinary legends meet in one place. The show is really all about the beauty of cooking, not a cheesy reality show laced with exploitative stories. There is a good atmosphere among the contestants, no one is berating anyone, no one is mad that they didn't win, everyone is just cooking the best they can. And I, who naively thought I knew a lot about cooking, was watching in disbelief, open-mouthed at how creative chefs can be and how much information and preparation techniques they carry around in their heads. 5 stars.

Review of season 3, Fishing Village: With Three Meals a Day I can completely and utterly switch off. When I'm so tired that I'm not in the mood for either a movie or a series, I reach for this one, and let myself get swept away by the soothing atmosphere of the village setting, enjoying the banter and innuendo between my favorites and snatching up the recipes I'll be trying at home in the days to come. I really love the time I get to spend with this show. 5 stars.

I'm at a loss for words. It's like being in Korea again. And listening to a bunch of interesting facts about food, alcohol, its origins, and the customs associated with it. Enjoying that most unique atmosphere of Korean restaurants, reasonable guests, and pleasant conversations that become more and more relaxed as the level increases. That darn Chef Paik is a bit of a smartass at times, but otherwise he's a lot of fun. For me this was a really great way to relax.

I've grown to love Marie Kondo because of her inner calm, bounciness, and sense of order. Plus, I followed her lead in tidying the entire house. This show may be a classic American reality show, but the fact that it's headed by this cute Japanese girl makes it fun for me.