Cooking is Robin Besnard’s passion, and he’s sure of at least one reason why. “Naturally, I am passionate. After all, I am French,” says the 38-year-old head chef aboard the 197-foot (60-meter) Benetti Formosa. Besnard says his cooking is entwined with his personality. His dishes are informed by his moods.
“If I wake up with lots of energy on a beautiful, sunny day, I will immediately go for Italian food. Ravioli and other pastas trigger happiness for me,” he says. “If I am in a bad or bitter mood, I will make something that is spicy such as Indian or Thai food. And, if I