About the author

Maddalena Borsato

She’s a PhD student at the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo and a messy pastry chef. Together with playwright Jacopo Giacomoni, she founded aristortele.it —it’s a website on which they try to philosophize with a spoon, creating thoughtful pastry recipes—creating thoughtful pastry recipes; featuring pictures taken by Matteo de Mayda.

Aesthetics
Craft

The Propheteroles

What do you get when you mix Nietzsche, pastry, and a collapse of culinary egos? A mountain of choux puffs, filled with chantilly and existential dread.

Aesthetics
Craft
Science

Ghiacciolismo

What if your next popsicle came with an existential crisis? Ghiacciolismo blends icy treats and big ideas, proving even a Calippo can question reality. Forget dessert; this is a frozen thought experiment dressed as a summer snack.

Aesthetics
Craft
Origins

Philosopher’s Scones

A scone that might just unlock the secrets of the universe? Hidden texts, mystical rites, and a buttery crumb worth worshipping — welcome to the sacred, slightly unhinged world of Philosopher’s Scones. Eat wisely.

If your brain is filled with obscure food facts, historical bites, and culinary debates, welcome home.