Food Art
November 7, 2022

Charcuterie Board Artist Shares Tips on the Most Successful Spreads Anyone Can Do

The year 2020 was an unconventional one for everyone. Instead of starting college in the middle of a pandemic, recent high school graduate Emmy Rener decided to embark in a completely different direction by making cheese boards for friends and family. What started as a passion project quickly blossomed into a successful charcuterie business called Sophisticated Spreads.

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Sculpture
November 6, 2022

Reflective Sculptures Emphasize the Importance of Being in the Present

Everyone could benefit from practicing mindfulness. However, with so many distractions that come with modern living, it can be difficult to focus on the here and now. Well, take a look at some of Lyès-Olivier Sidhoum‘s hanging sculptures and you may be reminded of the importance of being in the moment. His ongoing series titled Celestial Sculptures explores spirituality and mindfulness through a reflective lens.

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Video
November 5, 2022

Baker Had the Sweetest Reaction to the Long Line on Her Restaurant’s Opening Day

Chef Lucia Kuráková has had success with her restaurants in the past, but the support she has received on her latest venture brought her to tears. When Kuráková opened El Desván, her first restaurant, in Barcelona, she set out to introduce burgers to the city as more than just an unhealthy meal. Her burgers became so popular that she then opened a tapas restaurant, El Desván Vermutéria, where she introduced cakes to the menu.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.