Mela Eckenfels Books

Mela Eckenfels navigates the intersection of nerdy culture and culinary artistry. A former system administrator and passionate roleplayer, she balances her daily cooking agenda between 'larval stages' and 'culinary geek.' Her culinary journey began as a vegetarian in a meat-loving family and evolved during communal living in Berlin, where she experimented with large-batch cooking. Today, she works as a freelance writer for books and magazines, her enduring passion for good food, particularly soul food and Japanese cuisine, evident in her approach.