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From sprint to marathon

August 23rd 2011

eloiseNote by Cinzia: Our regular readers already know our team member Éloïse, through the articles that she has written here on Pestoblog. In her latest article here, we learn two things: Firstly, that her university course at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy keeps her super busy. And secondly, that the members of the SOSCuisine team are “A+” ;)

From the time that I was a student in Quebec, the end of term always reminded me of a sprint. It required maximum effort but it got over quickly.

In Italy, exam sessions are divided into two parts: some exams are held in July and others at the start of the new academic year. I get the feeling that what seemed like a sprint in Quebec has turned into an out-and-out marathon in Italy!

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SOSCuisine.com in Africa!

April 25th 2011

kenya_710A dietetic technician in the R&D team at SOS Cuisine since 2009, I am also a ‘globe-trotting gastronome’. As part of my latest university internship, I had the opportunity to go and study food in Kenya!
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Voyage to the centre of the taste bud

November 23rd 2009

universityWhat motivates students from around the world to come and study at the University of Gastronomic Sciences (UNISG) in Pollenzo, a small Italian village of approximately 750 inhabitants?

First of all, the absolutely innovative concept! Here at last, is a university that offers courses on gastronomic studies. The bilingual instruction - in English and in Italian - aims at training us in a variety of food related fields.

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Eat-in - a new tradition

November 6th 2009

group eatingHow do you start off a year at the University of Gastronomic Sciences (UNISG) ?

With an Eat-In of course, full of good food and great cooking!

So what exactly is an Eat-in?

Youth Food MovementThis wonderfully new concept, which has just celebrated its first birthday was launched by the Youth Food Movement in San Francisco.

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Our collaborator in Italy

November 5th 2009

eloiseAfter having worked behind the scenes of SOSCuisine.com during the summer, I’m all set to start an undergraduate programme at the University of Gastronomic Sciences (UNISG), situated in Pollenzo in northwest Italy.

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