Thorsten Schmidt



MAD Monday on Migration: Spices and Nordic Pastry

Chef Thorsten Schmidt, chef and owner of restaurant Barr and founder of Malling and Schmidt in Århus, shares historical perspectives on food and cuisine as the product of the movement of people, traditions, and ingredients.

 

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