Marika Kučová, co-founder of the popular Czech cooking blog Kitchen Story, tragically lost her battle with an aggressive form of cancer last July. Despite extensive support and her own determination, treatment options available in the Czech Republic proved insufficient, and overseas medical care was unsuccessful. Now, her husband has released a book in her memory. Unlike Kučová’s previous work focused on culinary creations, this new publication departs from the theme of food. The book is understood to be a personal reflection on loss and coping with grief following her death. Kučová’s Kitchen Story blog gained a significant following for its accessible recipes and engaging style, making her passing a widely felt loss within the Czech food community. The new book offers a different, more intimate perspective from those who loved her.