My view on food

 

Like everything else in life, my view of food has evolved over time. I used to see food as simply a means of nourishment. As I grew up, I had the impression that food was always synonymous with extremes. Either you overeat, and are seen as 'eating too much', or you don't eat enough, and are seen as unhealthy. It's as if people outside our lives had to dictate our relationship with food.

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Living abroad, I've seen meals turn into a moment of sharing. A moment of conviviality, with my friends, who were also living away from home. Studying until late at night, and having a moment with each other over a simple dish of pasta. Or celebrating victories big and small over brunch on a Sunday morning. It's as if these dishes are a testimony to moments in our lives, allowing us to enjoy them even more.

 

At the moment, I see food as a whole. Intuitive food, which allows us to nourish ourselves and keep our bodies working, but which also allows us to enjoy ourselves. I'm a great believer in seasonality and the proximity of our ingredients, while allowing myself a few deviations. I'm inspired by Mr Roellinger's vision, and think it's time to take our food out of the hands of the industrialists. After all, food is a treasure to be cared for and protected. For me, a good meal must be synonymous with ethics, respect for people, and empathy. I cannot imagine that we are talking about a good product if it is grown by a hand that is exploited and does not earn an adequate wage. I don't want my plate to include any suffering. I eat and cook plant-based food, which suits me perfectly. But I'm not one to judge other people's eating habits.

 

I like food that is thoughtful, original, that challenges tradition and, above all, that is a pleasure to the eye and to the taste buds.