Corned Beef and Cabbage | Saint Patrick’s Day!
Saint Patrick’s Day is a time when everyone can be Irish for a day. And also a time of the year when a dish called “Corned beef and Cabbage” makes its yearly comeback.
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Mamma Maria! | Lahti, Finland
Mamma Maria is a true Italian oasis in the heart of Lahti, Finland. From its decor to its friendly Italian waitstaff to the well-prepared and authentic Italian food, this restaurant delivers a very warm and welcoming Italian embrace in the midst of a Finnish winter.
Franco’s French Baguette Recipe
Yeast doughs are alive! Yes, they can be tricky to work with at times, but nothing is as satisfying and exciting as successfully baking a delicious loaf of bread. Remember bread and mankind are old friends that knead each other!
Maine Lobster Dip :: Super Bowl Sunday!
Super Bowl Sunday party foods! How about adding a delicious lobster dip to the line up? Serve this delicious dip in a “super bowl” and let the “Big Game” begin!
On The Road Again: Omaha, NE. & Helsinki, Finland
On the road again! Heading out to Omaha, Nebraska for a Culinary Advisory Board meeting with food giant ConAgra. Unexpectedly, after Omaha, I will be back in Helsinki, Finland. Year 2013 is in full swing. Join me as I share these travels with you as we learn and catch all the inspiration together.
Book update! : Franco Lania
I would like very much to share with you the progress I have made on my endeavor to publish my books. Shortly before Christmas I was signed by a literary agent in New York City! Read on…
Cotechino con Lenticchie – Traditional Italian New Years Dish !
Cotochino con lenticchi is a traditional Italian pork sausage and lentil dish that is popular throughout Italy for New Year celebrations. Delicious and easy to make. ~ Happy New Year to all!
Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle! ~ Rovaniemi, Finland
Yes! Santa Claus’s real home base is located at: ” Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, Finland”.
Christmas in Old Quebec ~ Joyeux Noël!
Christmastime in Quebec, Canada! This city is about as French as it gets in North America and it’s steeped in interesting culinary tradition. This trip will take us through some fabulous Christmas markets, the famous Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Hotel, and French cooking classes at the world renowned “Ateliers et Saveurs”- not to mention we will get some great insight to the “French-Canadian” way of celebrating Christmas!