Taste of Calabria
If you’re Calabrese, you likely know, or have heard the word angulèja which is dialect for “craving”. This is a word I often use in reference to the craving I have for Calabrian cuisine every year that I don’t get to travel to the toe of the peninsula. Thanks to the Italian Chamber of Commerce […]
Say Cheese: Pecorino Toscano Dinner
When you think of Tuscany the first thought that typically comes to mind is wine; and wine has no better partner than cheese, particularly when that cheese is Pecorino Toscano PDO (Protected Designation of Origin). This cheese falls into the category of Italian sheep’s milk cheeses and has a unique and delicate flavor. Pecorino Toscano […]
When Life Hands You Zucchini
To paraphrase the old adage, “when life (or parents) hands you zucchini, make zucchini bread!” The recent seasonal abundance from the garden has inspired many a meal. I have battered, breaded, shredded, layered, fried, sautéed, and pureed zucchini turning them into parmigiana, hummus, risotto, frittata, pizza and noodles to name a mere few. My favorite […]
Going to New Heights at the 360 Restaurant
Toronto’s city skyline is distinctively punctuated by one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, the CN Tower. Hovering 553m over the metropolis, the famed tower houses 360 The Restaurant which is known for its Canadian Ingredients, Canadian Wine and Canadian View. At the helm, creating an unforgettable dining experience for patrons is Executive […]
Pizza: The Perfect Palette
Pizza, the famed, oven-baked flat bread generally topped with tomato sauce and cheese and often supplemented with various meats, vegetables and condiments. From its humble beginnings in Ancient Greece as bread covered with oil and herbs to its now esteemed Protected Designation of Origin status in Naples, it is a dish that has become entrenched […]
Canada’s Food Guide – Change is Good
It was a big day in the Canadian world of food yesterday as Health Canada released the highly awaited changes to Canada’s Food Guide. This document that has been referenced as the quintessential guide for food education and meal preparation in this country finally received a much-needed update. The Food Guide which hadn’t been updated […]
Come and Spaghet It: National Spaghetti Day
Alla carbonara, puttanesca, cacio e pepe, al’aglio, olio e pepperoncino or with a slow simmered Sunday sauce (with the meatballs on the side), however you serve it, enjoy it today (January 4th), in celebration of National Spaghetti Day. The long, thin, tubular noodle comprised of semolina and water is probably one of the most recognized […]
Shaping up in the Kitchen with Gordon Ramsay
Fall to me has always felt a bit like starting a new year; the return to a daily routine after summer vacation and usually the beginning of a new regimen. For me the turning of a new leaf includes adopting a healthier lifestyle and making better food choices for me and my family. My autumnal […]
I Love this Dessert S’more and S’more
I am not an avid camper, in fact, there are only few things about this recreational activity that appeal to me. The first is enjoying time in the outdoors (but I prefer being able to sleep in the comfort of a bed and having indoor plumbing); the second, cooking over an open flame (but then […]
Anthony Bourdain: This Loss is Tough to Swallow
**Image from bonapetite.com “I urge you travel as far and widely as possible. Sleep on floors if you have to. Find out how other people live and cook. Learn from them wherever you go” – Anthony Bourdain Friday, June 8, 2018, 7:28am pulling into work I hear the devastating news that Anthony Bourdain is dead […]