Whether it’s a dish or a drink, flavor is an emotion that always tells a story. The culinary aspect is often complemented by selected communication strategists.
Restaurateurs, manufacturers, and hoteliers know – and they are all true professionals at it – that guests appreciate a good product. But the story behind it is also part of the holistic enjoyment experience. To attract attention in advance, forward-thinking restaurateurs bring in PR professionals. Because what one person creates with culinary sophistication on a plate or in a glass, another serves up with communication expertise and a coordinated storytelling strategy for the media and target group. LifelikePR is a renowned PR agency for beverages, fine dining, and the hotel industry. Based in Salzburg, the culinary-savvy PR agency has been communicating on behalf of its clients in Austria and Germany since 2013.
“The truly great thing about our work is that we get to work with absolute top professionals. Whether beverage manufacturers, hoteliers, or chefs: our customers bring perfection in taste to the plate or into the glass. The range of creations is endless, and yet they all have one thing in common: they evoke genuine emotions”, Tina Jochmann (LifelikePR).
“As a PR agency, our job is to reduce this emotion – sometimes refreshing, sometimes calming, cooling, warming, or harmonizing, sometimes simple or extravagant – to its smallest common denominator”, reveals Jochmann. She is talking about the “essence” of culinary communication, so to speak. This is how Life-Like PR defines the brand essence, recognizes the vision behind the product, and can communicate its potential to the target group via the media using strategy, content, and good storytelling. The result is comprehensive media coverage, plenty of talking points, and numerous guests who are not only hungry or thirsty, but first and foremost curious about the culinary experience.
History is often a matter of perspective. Forgotten Heroines by Stefanie von Wietersheim shifts precisely this perspective – calmly, thoroughly and with great narrative power. The book brings together portraits of women who were pioneers, visionaries and trailblazers, yet whose achievements are scarcely embedded in the collective memory. Not because they were insignificant, but because history has long been told selectively.
Stefanie von Wietersheim traces the life stories of these women with journalistic precision and narrative depth. She tells the story of Hedy Lamarr, who was not only a film icon but also played a part in developing the technology on which today’s Bluetooth connections are based. She also profiles political figures, social pioneers and creative minds from the worlds of art, fashion and advertising – such as the woman who coined the legendary slogan ‘I love New York’ and thereby redefined city marketing.
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Forgotten Heroines – Women Who Made History
Author: Stefanie von Wietersheim
Publisher: Callwey
Length: 240 pages
ISBN: 978-3-7667-2789-3
Price: €29.95 (Germany) / €30.80 (Austria) / CHF 40.50
Publication date: 2025
Baking is all about precision – and this is precisely where The Chemistry of Baking comes in. Nicola Lamb explains not only how to make something work, but above all why. Sound scientific knowledge meets the practical realities of baking, presented in an accessible way and free from kitchen myths. From flour, sugar, eggs and fat right through to common mistakes with ganache, sponge cake or custard: this book provides confidence through understanding.
Over 100 recipes, organised by time required, put theory into practice – from quick projects to ambitious classics. A book that takes away the fear of failure and makes baking understandable as a craft that can be learnt. Essential reading for anyone who wants to know exactly what really happens in the oven.
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The Chemistry of Baking
Author: Nicola Lamb
Publisher: Edition Michael Fischer / EMF Verlag
Length: 352 pages
ISBN: 978-3-7459-2936-2
Price: €35.00 (DE), €36.00 (AT)
Publication date: September 2025
The best way to discover Rome is through its food. A Guest in Rome is less a traditional cookbook than a culinary stroll through the city – guided by Stefan Maiwald and brought to life visually by Andrea Di Lorenzo. Between antipasti and dolci, Roman cuisine unfolds as a living culture: authentic, unpretentious and deeply rooted.
Alongside iconic recipes such as cacio e pepe, carciofi alla romana and saltimbocca, the book opens doors to hidden trattorias, markets and cafés that lie far off the beaten track. Anecdotes, historical context and precise insider tips make it clear why food in Rome is always about identity too. A book that combines travel and cuisine – and inspires you to experience Rome with all your senses, whether you’re there or at home.
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A Guest in Rome
Author: Stefan Maiwald
Photography: Andrea Di Lorenzo
Publisher: Callwey
Length: 224 pages
ISBN: 978-3-7667-2822-7
Price: €45.00
Publication date: September 2025
Whether it’s a dish or a drink, flavor is an emotion that always tells a story. The culinary aspect is often complemented by selected communication strategists.