13/10, 2026 - Raclette med Tess Medina
Summary
In this episode of Godmorgon, host Clara Kristiansen and sidekick Jont Tengvall welcome guest Tess Medina, a food creator and winner of Sveriges Mesterkock. They discuss Tess’s upcoming stint as a private chef in a luxury chalet in Courchevel, France, where she will cater to wealthy Russian families. The conversation covers her morning routines, her dog Milo, and various food topics, including the debate over raclette and the origins of frog legs.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: HubSpot, Shopify, and Netflix
Morning routines and waking up early
Discussing dog integrity and public behavior
Travel plans: Hamburg, Strasbourg, and the Alps
Recalling past trips and motorcycle plans
Private chef work and upcoming Alpine assignment
Luxury ski resorts and oligarch clientele
Dating in Russia and speed dating events
Visiting Bordeaux, France
Sponsor break and discussion about the movie Pongo
Hot studio, pyjamas, and chalet comfort
Career path and saying yes to opportunities
Life crisis, travel, and apartment renovation
Menu planning and modern dining styles
Raclette, holiday prep, and oligarch visits
Wealth, ambition, and work-life balance
Sleep issues and early morning work schedules
Sponsor break: Shopify and IMAX
Romance, chicken reproduction, and egg consumption
Raclette preparation and eating habits
Debate on meal prep and master chef challenges
Professional titles and astronaut comparisons
Shoes in the house and cultural differences
Cookbook discussion and California Mexican food
Sponsor break: HubSpot and Shopify
Frog legs and Disney animal farming
Swedish food culture and traditional dishes
Defining Swedish home cooking vs. international
Online food communities and AI clickbait
Recipe sharing and cooking techniques
Word of the day and listener interaction
Sponsorship opportunities and closing remarks
Sponsor break: HubSpot and Netflix
Sponsor: Estee Lauder Glimmer perfume
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