Culinary Culture by Chef Mika

About Culinary Culture by Chef Mika

Culinary Culture with Michael Tolkachev is a podcast about the world behind the plate. We explore the craft of cooking, culinary techniques, ingredients, modern gastronomy, kitchen culture and the journey of becoming a professional chef. From classical French foundations to modern culinary techniques, we break down what really matters in the kitchen — how to understand products, develop your palate, build discipline and bring out the best in every ingredient. For chefs, young professionals, culinary students and everyone who wants to understand food on a deeper level. Because great cooking starts with understanding the product — falling in love with it, feeling its character and bringing out the best on the plate.

Publisher

Michael Tolkachev

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Oct 2021

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Culinary Culture Episode 21 - Sourdough Starter

   Sourdough Starter - part 1 Easy to start. After 5 days you will have your own base. You will grow it in terms of Flavour and taste - part 2. The tastemaker - part 3. Tree Practical reason to Bake Sourdough

2. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Culinary Culture Episode 20 - White meat and Red meat

   Chicken and Duck Why is chicken meat “white” while duck meat is red? Why are the breasts of either bird different than their legs? The answer to both questions is that the muscles—and the fibers that make them—have evolved to play different roles. Thigh and leg muscles are dominated by slow-twitch, dark-colored muscle fibers.

3. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Culinary Culture Episode 19 - True Professionalism - True Chef

   What should you choose in many situations: a chef with extensive experience, many years in the industry, and a deep understanding of the business, the product, strategy, how to make the right decision at a particular stage, and someone who knows how to handle an opening and everything that comes with it? The professionalism of the chef you bring into the project really matters. The question is whether you should choose someone who simply fits the budget and can get the doors open as quickly as possible.

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Spotify

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