Storytelling through scent, a gastronomic tour of Tinos and tennis

Chapter 1

Tinos’s gastronomic revolution

The lesser-known Cycladic island of Tinos has been loved by Athenians for years. As the island continues to grow, so do its gastronomic credentials. Konfekt’s deputy editor, Chiara Rimella, set sail for the Cyclades to bring us this report.

Chapter 2

Jouissance: distilling sensual storytelling

The world of fragrance often takes inspiration from unusual places but how do you bottle the transcendent escapism of erotic literature? Well, Jouissance endeavours to do just that. Its first three scents were inspired by French authors from the 20th century: Anaïs Nin, Catherine Millet and Pauline Réage. We meet founder Cherry Cheng.

Chapter 3

Summer in the Turku archipelago

The Turku archipelago in southwestern Finland is a popular holiday destination among locals, yet its wild and rugged landscapes are still relatively undiscovered by international tourists. Konfekt’s Petri Burtsoff, who spends his summers in a wooden villa on one of the islands, shares his thoughts on what makes the region so special.

Chapter 4

The perfect partners: summer and tennis

As splendid as a well-struck drop volley might be, tennis signifies ideals of grace and grandeur far beyond the court. But it also carries with it an association to summer that other sports cannot claim.