How To Choose Gelato Flavors Like an Italian Chef
How to choose your gelato flavors? A most important decision. One of my favorite past times is to spend time just watching people reacting to food that they have ordered…
The Origins of Spices
Spices are so important in any style of cooking to enhance the flavor of your foods. Most cultures have a tradition with certain spices, herbs and flavorings. Unfortunately, in the…
Where did the birthday candle come from?
I have always found it fascinating, when studying culinary arts in Europe, to find that certain foods and dishes we use today are derived from the ancient Romans or Greeks.…
A Chef's Guide to Cooking Perfect Pasta
How to Cook the Perfect Pasta 1. How much water should I use?To cook pasta - as a rule of thumb - use 5 quarts of water per 1 lb…
What You Need to Know When Buying Olive Oil
A staple in many kitchens, olive oil is a fan favorite. These are a chef's simple tricks to make sure you're buying the best olive oil. 1. Pay attention to…
6 Facts You Never Knew About Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
Yesterday, I was contacted by the lifestyle editor of a newspaper in Milwaukee for some quotes, a bit of history, and recipes on the king of cheeses - parmigiano-reggiano. I…