Welcome note from Gastroillogica

Hello, and welcome to my online spaces - imagine this blog as an apartment, with several rooms.

There is a living room with couches and bookshelves: this is the main place where we meet to discuss “gastronomic-infused ramblings.”

We will spend most of our time here, picking apart gastronomic journalism and discussing gastronomic philosophy.

There is a kitchen called “The Healthy Gourmet Section” where we explore the nutritious side of gastronomy: what does healthy food mean, and what trends and fashions impact gastronomy—like the newest fashion, the quest for longevity?

We have a bar, of course. It is a dry bar, though, and in “DRYnking,” we explore all things non-alcoholic. From kombucha to CBD drinks, functional drinks to tea pairings, we explore this growing trend.

Finally, there is the “Diary of a Gastronomer”: the most intimate journey, my personal diary. Here I tell you my stories, I let you have a peek into my real, human life.

About me

In the gastronomy world, I go by the nickname Gastroillogica.

You can find me on Instagram, posting about my whereabouts (mainly food-related).

I am an avid reader and a writer, and I have a low tolerance for stupidity and reels.

I hold a BA in Sociology and an MA in International Relations. I also have a professional degree in Screenwriting from UCLA and a professional degree in Gastronomic Communication at The Foodie Studies.

I speak several European languages: Italian, English, Spanish, Portuguese and German. I was born in the Italian Dolomites but I have lived abroad since I left college.

My main hobbies are alpine mountaineering and hiking in forests with my husband, who also is a gastronomer and a mountain addict.

We have two Ragdoll cats who travel with us. They do not share our taste for food, but they enjoy napping and travelling.

I moved to Lisbon following the pandemic, searching for food, sunshine and a pleasant place to call base camp. I travel between the Dolomites and Portugal, frequently stopping in France and Spain.

My favourite city for a weekend out is, without a doubt, Paris, and my dream destination for a long-haul journey would be travelling to rural Japan.

Besides Italian and Portuguese cuisine, my favourite cuisines are Japanese, Chinese, and every cuisine around the Mediterranean.

I eat everything, but I try to reduce my consumption of meat and animal products. I drink everything, but as you will read in DRYnking, I am consuming less and less alcohol.

Why subscribe?

This page is a collection of posts born after a need: responding to many questions.

For example, how can I trust journalists and gastronomers if the industry mainly pays them to push this or that restaurant?

Will the chef's idolization as a star figure relent, and will cuisine and hospitality be back on centre stage?

What is the role of hospitality in gastronomy and of gastronomy in hospitality?

And again, how do we conjugate healthy dining and fine dining? Is the dichotomy between gourmandise and dieting a thing of the past?

I use this space to discuss gastronomy and give a different perspective, as I do not take money from a sponsor to say it’s all “a marvellous experience”.

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