<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Forken — Journal</title><description>Forken is a stylish restaurant website template designed for modern dining experiences. It combines elegance, functionality, and charm to showcase fine cuisine.</description><link>https://forken.com/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>Mastering Stock: The Foundation of Great Cuisine</title><link>https://forken.com/blog/mastering-stock-the-foundation-of-great-cuisine/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forken.com/blog/mastering-stock-the-foundation-of-great-cuisine/</guid><description>A great stock is the backbone of any serious kitchen. Learn the techniques our team uses to build depth of flavour from bones, aromatics, and time.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>culinary-techniques</category><category>stocks</category><category>sauces</category><category>techniques</category><category>fundamentals</category><author>Marco Bellini</author></item><item><title>The Art of Seasonal Menu Writing</title><link>https://forken.com/blog/the-art-of-seasonal-menu-writing/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forken.com/blog/the-art-of-seasonal-menu-writing/</guid><description>A menu is a promise to the guest. Writing one that honours both the season&apos;s bounty and the kitchen&apos;s capabilities is one of the most demanding disciplines in fine dining.</description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>seasonal-menus</category><category>menus</category><category>seasonal</category><category>philosophy</category><author>Marco Bellini</author></item><item><title>Wine Pairing Fundamentals: Building Your Palate</title><link>https://forken.com/blog/wine-pairing-fundamentals-building-your-palate/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forken.com/blog/wine-pairing-fundamentals-building-your-palate/</guid><description>Great wine pairing is not about rules — it is about understanding the conversation between a glass and a plate. Our Sommelier shares the framework she uses every day.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>wine-pairing</category><category>wine</category><category>pairing</category><category>sommelier</category><author>Sofia Martinez</author></item><item><title>The Craft of Pastry: Precision and Patience</title><link>https://forken.com/blog/the-craft-of-pastry-precision-and-patience/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forken.com/blog/the-craft-of-pastry-precision-and-patience/</guid><description>Pastry is the discipline where cooking meets architecture. A conversation with our Pastry Chef on what separates a good dessert from an unforgettable one.</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>culinary-techniques</category><category>pastry</category><category>dessert</category><category>technique</category><author>James Chen</author></item><item><title>Sourcing Our Wagyu: A Journey to Australia</title><link>https://forken.com/blog/sourcing-our-wagyu-a-journey-to-australia/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forken.com/blog/sourcing-our-wagyu-a-journey-to-australia/</guid><description>The search for the finest Wagyu beef took our Executive Chef to the pastures of South Australia. Here is what he found and why it matters to every plate we serve.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ingredients</category><category>wagyu</category><category>ingredients</category><category>sourcing</category><author>Marco Bellini</author></item><item><title>A Morning in the Forken Kitchen</title><link>https://forken.com/blog/a-morning-in-the-forken-kitchen/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forken.com/blog/a-morning-in-the-forken-kitchen/</guid><description>Service begins long before the first guest arrives. A behind-the-scenes look at the hours of preparation that make an evening at Forken possible.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>behind-the-scenes</category><category>kitchen</category><category>team</category><category>behind-the-scenes</category><author>Marco Bellini</author></item></channel></rss>