Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
Did you know that the homemade strawberry shortcake we all love and adore dates back to the late sixteenth century? The long history of this simple cake is pretty amazing.
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Chicken Valdostana with Risotto-Style Fregula
Chicken Valdostana is a stuffed chicken breast with prosciutto and Fontina cheese. It is a traditional recipe from the Valle d’Aosta region of northwest Italy bordered by France and Switzerland.
Halal Leg of Goat with Spring Peas & Onions
Why Halal? This leg of goat with spring peas and onions makes for a delicious holiday dish for Easter. Halal goat is what I use. There are two reasons for this. The first reason is that the animals are slaughtered in as a humane way as possible. There is a ritual and a prayer said […]
Réunion Island: Saint-Paul Market | Mango Hunt!
VIDEO: The natural beauty of Réunion Island is absolutely breathtaking. Follow along as chef Franco goes on a mango hunt at Saint-Paul Market.
Spaghettini alla Giardiniera | Welcome Spring!
Spaghettini alla giardiniera (pasta primavera) is a welcomed spring dish after a long winter. As the days grow longer and the weather begins to warm up it’s time for some springtime cooking. With this change in seasons, a kaleidoscope of colorful vegetables begins to show up at farmer’s markets across the USA. Hence the […]
Easter Pashka | Eastern European Dessert
Pashka is an Eastern European Easter dessert. It has a sweet cheesecake-like custardy texture and garnished with candied zest or citron.
COVID-19 and Cruise Lines | New Theory Magazine
As of a few weeks ago, I have been writing for New Theory Magazine to provide content for their cutting-edge online magazine. The magazine’s audience is predominately Millenials, Gen X, and Gen Z. So, there is something for everyone to enjoy! I submitted an article earlier this week titled Cruise Lines Post COVID-19. The pandemic […]
Content Writing for New Theory Magazine
NEWS FLASH! A few weeks ago I was accepted by New Theory Magazine to share and create content for their online magazine. The target audience for this cutting-edge magazine are Millennials, Gen X’ers, and Gen Z. New Theory Magazine’s platform is all about forward-thinking and inspiration.
Starting a Culinary Career | Is it for You?
There is no place better to learn how to cook than at home. Many great chefs started their culinary path by cooking at home with their families at an early age. Contrary to that, others might become inspired to learn how to cook by working in a restaurant, or others just might have the […]