(“I prodotti tipici di Modena da portare in valigia”) guest post by Modena Food Boutique.If you’ve ever walked the streets of Modena, Italy — between the aroma of fresh pasta, thetang of aged vinegar and the unmistakable charm of traditional trattorias — you’ve likelyasked yourself: “How can I take a piece of this home with […]
Cooking with Ponti Vinegar
As many of us know, acid is a main component in cooking and a curious one indeed. One drop of lemon juice can transform a soup, vinegar balanced against olive oil makes a salad and in my new career as a mustard maker I use it in gallons. Acidity brings food alive.We are still so […]
Food Sutra – a book review
a memoir of the foods of India I have always enjoyed books that mix storytelling with delicious recipes. Food Sutra – a memoir of the foods of India is one of those books. Don’t get me wrong, it is not a “recipe book” in the typical sense; although you will learn about many dishes and […]
Savoring Vancouver with Context Travel
Our food tour with Context Travel was set for 3 pm on a Saturday afternoon in December. Hoping for a sunny day or at least a dry day, our wishes were disregarded as the rain came pouring down. Making our way to Yaletown, we met our guide, Kimberley, in front of a local coffee shop. The […]
How To Cater a Birthday Party – sponsored post
No matter the size of your guest list, a birthday party can be a daunting event to prep for. One detail that you shouldn’t have to stress about is the menu. The simplest way to go is a meal that’s affordable and accessible. Providing food can be as easy as requesting the nearest pizza delivery. […]
Sous vide cooking with Anova Nano
Time to play I have had some fun playing with my new Anova Nano precision cooker lately. If you are at all culinary inclined you have probably heard of sous vide cooking, the method of vac packing or bagging a food product and then cooking it in a water bath. Precisely controlled The water can […]
Altamura to Matera in 20 minutes
Pulling out Pulling out of Altamura our Fiat 500 was filled with the smell of fresh bread still working its magic sitting in the sun on the back seat. Looking forward to a brisk jaunt of twisting scenic country road to our next destination, Matera, I was sadly disappointed with a new boringly straight stretch […]
Panificio Di Gesù and Altamura’s DOP Bread
Half-asleep or half-cut I awoke to the sound of the shower running. Nat was already up but it was going to take a lot for me to get out of my envelope of comfort and warmth in our cozy hideaway in Altamura. The rain was still pouring down but the weather was expected to improve […]