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Female chefs on Mallorca: The recipe for success

Clandestí

For centuries, women have set the the tone in the kitchens at home. But restaurants are still mostly run by men. On Mallorca, however, a few female chefs have left a mark on the island’s culinary scene. Their formula for success is traditional recipes refined with a modern twist. And local and seasonal produce, often grown in their own gardens. Let me introduce you to five of the best female chefs on Mallorca and their restaurants.  Maria Solivellas pioneered modern and sustainable Mallorcan…

Art, People

Turning the street into a stage: Palma’s puppeteer

Palma's puppeteer

First thing you see are the children and adults in a semicircle on the street. Locals know what‘s captivating them. But everyone else is also magically attracted. On thin strings marionettes on a small stage perform like real rock musicians. Flirts with the audience and stage diving included. It‘s Nacho, Palma’s puppeteer, who fills the little wooden dolls with life.  He makes the puppets in his own workshop. And gives each of them its individual character. Music and puppetry are Nacho’s…