Fresh Burrata with Sicilian Aubergine // Obikà, Rome IT

Fresh burrata cheese (that is so soft it comes in a bowl!) accompanied by a wonderful Sicilian casserole of aubergine, Continue reading →

RECIPE // Yogi Tea

Hot soy milk infused with a concentrate of cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, black peppercorns, vanilla, and fresh ginger. Sweet, spicy, comforting, Continue reading →

RECIPE // Southwestern Grilled Cheese

Grilled monterey jack cheese with homemade chipotle mayo, avocado, corn relish, and fresh cilantro on a Portugese bun. I saw Continue reading →

Burrata with Black Truffle // Longman & Eagle, Chicago IL

Housemade burrata cheese, braised celery, barigoule carrot, and porcini marmalade in a black truffle vinaigrette served with crunchy toasted baguette. Continue reading →

Bergamot Bar // Kee’s Chocolates, New York NY

A cool, smooth, bittersweet chocolate bar with tiny, subtly crunchy bursts of flavorful bergamot (the tart orange used in Earl Continue reading →

RECIPE // Stuffed Banana Bread

Fresh-baked banana bread stuffed with toasted walnuts tossed in rich chocolate. Whenever we see bananas starting to get a little Continue reading →

Tostones Rellenos // La Cubana, Toronto ON

Crispy twice-fried plantains topped with picadillo-seasoned minced beef, crema, green onions, and jalapeño peppers. I spent a year in Havana Continue reading →

RECIPE // Margherita Pizza

Homemade margherita pizza with multigrain crust, fresh mozzarella, charred grape tomatoes, fennel, garlic, crushed chilis, and plenty of fresh basil. Continue reading →