Mac and Cheese: The Dish With a Grate History
The late, great Kurt Cobain said “all I want….is mac and cheese” and who could blame him. There something so comforting about a bowl of elbow macaroni enrobed in cheese and baked off to crispy perfection. While growing up my version of this comfort classic was otherwise known as pasta al forno (rigatoni baked up […]
Chewing the Fat About Avocados
Famed American botanist and plant explorer David Fairchild once said “the avocado is a food without rival among the fruits, the veritable fruit of paradise”. Mr. Fairchild was clearly ahead of his time as this glorious green fruit of Mexico has been garnering its place in the culinary spotlight recently. Beyond it being the new […]
Femme Feast In Honour of International Women’s Day
Take one chef, and one event planner; add twenty-five or so of their closest friends; combine with three delectable courses at modern French restaurant and you’ve got the recipe for an incredible Femme Feast. I had the honour and pleasure recently of co-hosting a dinner with Joanna Sable, in commemoration of International Women’s Day. The […]
Zeppole di San Giuseppe
The feast day of St. Joseph celebrated on March 19th is a very significant holiday for those of Italian heritage. It is on this day in fact that Italians celebrate father’s day, honoring Joseph, the terrestrial father of Jesus Christ. As with any holiday, this one is commemorated with a variety of different foods, particularly […]
Honoring Matrons with Mimosa Cakes
March 8th, a celebratory date known as International Women’s Day. A commemorative date honoring women ranging from general celebration of respect, appreciation, and love towards women to a celebration for women’s economic, political, and social achievements. In Italy, it is on this day that women are gifted with bright blossoms known as mimosa flowers. These […]
Soup’s On: Ladling Out Some Italian Classics
Whether thick and hearty, clear and light or pureed and silky, nothing says comfort on a cold day like a bowl of piping hot soup. Translated from the Latin suppa meaning “bread soaked in broth”, this restorative dish has been in existence since 6000 BC. A global staple, the word soup has even evolved into […]
Painting On The Smiles at Nutella Face 2016
Themed the Art of Happiness this year’s edition of Nutella Face, held at Façade Academy of the Arts, was definitely a masterpiece. The overall aesthetic of the evening, an assemblage of Nutella lovers of all ages, along with culinary artists, putting their chocolate hazelnut showpieces on display. To kick off the evening, guests were greeted […]
Nutella Face 2016: Celebrating the Art of Happiness
For over half a century Nutella has turned making people smile, into an art; and on February 5th smiles will be painted on the faces of Nutella lovers globally, in honor of World Nutella Day. Our Nutella loving trio, Fables and Focaccia, Vanessa Galle Photography and Design Inc., and David f. Di Benedetto: Design, Creative […]
Nutellamisu: Pick Up and Celebrate World Nutella Day
Say the word Nutella and you immediately illicit a happy response. In fact in this day and age, it is unlikely to find someone who is unfamiliar with this chocolate hazelnut spread. Its surge in popularity can be easily noted by looking at the many Nutella based products appearing on store shelves and restaurant menus. […]
Ch…Ch…Ch…Chia Seeds
Until recently my only knowledge of chia were those terracotta figures from the 80’s television commercials. The infamous chia pets (which are still being sold by the way) had children sprinkling their animals with tiny seeds and watching them sprout fur. I haven’t gone out and purchased a Chia Pet but I have rediscovered the […]