From studying psychology to cuisine: Paula Bründl's courageous path

From studying psychology to cuisine: Paula Bründl's courageous path

KAPRUN, Österreich - Paula Bründl from Kaprun has gone through an exciting transformation: from the psychology student to the celebrated cook! During the first Lockdown of Corona pandemic, the young Pinzgauer discovered that cooking is her real passion. She had previously lived in the United States and Colombia before taking her psychology studies in Vienna. But fate led her to the kitchen, where she wanted to prepare her childhood dishes herself. "Cooking has changed my life," explains Bründl, who received a lot of boost at the ZDF kitchen battle and the show "The Taste". In the latter she won and decided to gain a foothold in the catering trade. With the cooking apprenticeship in the renowned Steirereck in Vienna and the Mühltalhof near Phillip Rachinger, it formed her culinary identity, reports MeinDien.

For Paula Bründl, cooking is not just a craft, but an emotional connection to her fellow human beings and nature. She believes that good, honest food determines our way of life. "Food decides whether we live in harmony with nature or not," she says. Their philosophy also applies to the regional products: "I want to support farmers in my area, because agriculture is a cultural asset that needs to be maintained." With a clear message to everyone who doubts themselves, she encourages: "Have the courage to follow your passion" and shows how important it is to hear your own heart. Your path, which may seem incomprehensible to many, is the fulfillment of a dream for Bründl, as explained on your website paulabruendl.com

Paula Bründl not only inspired by her career, but also with how she sparked a new way of living from the challenge of pandemic. Since then she has not only devoted herself to cuisine, but also plans private cooking events and works with Servus TV. Despite her reorientation, she recognized how much she can use in the kitchen to study psychology from dealing with pressure to interpersonal communication. An impressive example of how to make your dreams come true with passion and courage!