Mitől olyan különleges a magyar konyha, hogy valaki képes legyen a sikeres diplomata állását a főzésre cserélni? Zsófi saját története, a hazai alapanyagok, mint az alföldi kamilla iránti rajongása egy egész országot formált, segített abban, hogy visszataláljunk kultúránk egyik legfontosabb képviselőjéhez, a magyar gasztronómiához. Zsófi vallja, hogy mindennek meg kell hagyni a maga idejét, tisztában kell lenni a megfelelő hőmérséklettel, és persze nem árt gusztusosan tálalni - de persze nemcsak az ételek esetében igazak a fentiek, hanem az életben is.
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What makes Hungarian cuisine so special that someone would trade a successful diplomatic career for cooking? Zsófi’s personal journey and her passion for local ingredients—like chamomile from the Great Hungarian Plain—have influenced an entire country, helping us reconnect with one of the most essential pillars of our culture: Hungarian gastronomy. She believes that everything should be given its own time, the right temperature must be respected, and, of course, presentation matters—not just in cooking, but in life as well. Gasztroblogger, főzőnő, műsorvezető, a hazai gasztronómia egyik legszínesebb egyénisége. 2005. óta a népszerű Chili & Vanília gasztroblog írója, 17, köztük egy angol nyelvű szakácskönyv szerzője, emellett újságíró, számos kulináris projekt ötletgazdája, kezdeményezője. 2009-ben sikeres diplomáciai pályát hagyott maga mögött a főzésért, azóta ez a hivatása.
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Zsófi Mautner is - amongst other things - a food blogger, chef, TV host and one of the most vibrant personalities in Hungarian gastronomy.
Since 2005, she has been the writer behind the popular Chili & Vanília food blog and the author of 17 cookbooks, including one in English. Beyond writing, she is a journalist, a visionary behind numerous culinary projects, and a dedicated advocate for innovative food initiatives. In 2009, she left a successful diplomatic career to pursue her passion for cooking, which has been her profession ever since. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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