About us

Welcome to “The Munching Theory by Ma sem halunk éhen”

“The munching theory” started from a home kitchen, where cooking is not just a necessity, but also a creative way to unwind. Our goal is to share simple, clear, and tested recipes that truly work in everyday cooking.

Who we are

Behind “Ma sem halunk éhen” stands a small team passionate about cooking, combining the foundations of traditional Hungarian cuisine with modern, easy-to-follow recipes and practical kitchen knowledge.

Every recipe is more than just instructions — it is based on personal experience, tested techniques, and solutions learned through real kitchen mistakes.

Why this site exists

We created this platform to make cooking:

• less complicated
• easier to understand for beginners
• a bridge between traditional and modern cooking techniques
• and something that anyone can learn step by step

The Cooking Lab – learn the basics of cooking

Our “The Cooking lab” section focuses on the principles behind cooking rather than just recipes.

Here we explain, in a simple and practical way, how things actually work in the kitchen.

For example, you can learn:

• how a roux works
• why dough becomes fluffy or soft
• the basic processes behind cooking techniques

This helps you not only follow recipes, but truly understand them.

What you’ll find on the site

• tested home-style recipes
• modern and traditional dishes
• basic cooking techniques
• simple meals you can prepare at home

What matters to us

All recipes are based on real experience and continuously improved. Our goal is not perfection, but to make cooking enjoyable, accessible, and understandable for everyone.

Contact

If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out via our Contact page.

The team

👨‍🍳 Chef – recipe development, flavors, and technique

Tomcsik has more than 10 years of experience in gastronomy. He has worked as a professional chef in various kitchens, including larger hospitality environments.

He is responsible for recipe development, flavor building, and ensuring the technical foundation of each dish.

🍳 Cooking team – testing and execution

The recipes are also tested and refined by the rest of the team in home kitchen environments.

• Robcsa
• Sendrew
• Bárdósi Gábor

They help ensure that every recipe is practical, understandable, and reliably reproducible in everyday cooking.

💻 Tech / website development

Robcsa is responsible for the technical development and maintenance of the website. With more than 10 years of experience in software development, he builds and maintains the platform’s technical infrastructure.

How we work

Every recipe goes through a multi-step process: it is tested, refined, and adjusted to ensure that it works reliably in real home kitchen conditions.