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Food 101 Merchandise on Etsy and Shopify.  https://34d86c-f5.myshopify.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/Food101Merchandise?ref=dashboard-header Food 101 Merchandise: Savor Style in Every Bite Welcome to Food 101 Merchandise, where your passion for food meets your flair for fashion and home decor. Founded by culinary enthusiasts with a taste for unique style, our store offers an exquisite collection of clothing and home merchandise, each piece designed to celebrate the art of food. From...
Published 04/23/24
Published 04/23/24
Amatriciana originates from a recipe called "⁠pasta alla gricia⁠". The origin of the word gricia is unclear. In ⁠papal Rome⁠, the grici were sellers of common edible foods,⁠ who got this name because many of them came from ⁠Valtellina⁠, at that time a possession of the ⁠Swiss⁠ canton of ⁠Grigioni⁠.⁠ According to another hypothesis, the name originates from the ⁠frazione⁠ (hamlet) of Grisciano, in the ⁠comune⁠ (municipality) of ⁠Accumoli⁠, near Amatrice. The sauce—nowadays named...
Published 04/16/24
Carbonara and Cacio e Pepe are two quintessential Italian pasta dishes, each celebrated for its simplicity and depth of flavor, using minimal ingredients to achieve a rich and satisfying taste. Carbonara is a classic Roman dish known for its creamy, silky sauce made without cream. The ingredients are straightforward yet indulgent: pasta (typically spaghetti), cured pork (usually pancetta or guanciale), eggs, hard cheese (Pecorino Romano or a mix of Pecorino and Parmigiano-Reggiano), and...
Published 04/09/24
Panna cotta and tiramisu stand as two quintessential Italian desserts, each showcasing the rich culinary heritage of Italy through their distinct flavors and textures. Panna cotta, meaning 'cooked cream' in Italian, is a silky, molded dessert made with cream, sugar, and gelatin, often served with a berry coulis or caramel sauce, embodying simplicity and elegance. Tiramisu, translating to 'pick me up' or 'cheer me up,' is a luxurious layered dessert combining espresso-soaked ladyfingers with a...
Published 04/02/24
The most common arancini fillings are: al ragù or al sugo, filled with ragù (meat or mince, slow-cooked at low temperature with tomato sauce and spices), mozzarella or caciocavallo cheese, and often peas, and al burro or ô burru, filled with ham and mozzarella or besciamella.
Published 03/26/24
It originated in Genoa, the capital city of Liguria, Italy.The name pesto is the past participle of the Genoese verb pestâ (Italian: pestare), which means "to pound", "to crush", in reference to the original method of preparation. According to tradition, the ingredients are "crushed" or ground in a marble mortar through a circular motion of a wooden pestle. This same Latin root, through Old French, also gave rise to the English noun pestle
Published 03/19/24
Parmigiana is an Italian dish made with fried, sliced eggplant layered with cheese and tomato sauce, then baked. The origin of the dish is claimed by the Southern regions of Calabria, Campania, Apulia and Sicily. Other variations found outside Italy may include chicken, veal, or another type of meat cutlet or vegetable filling.
Published 03/12/24
In some contemporary places, such as Rome, it is a style of pizza, also called pizza Bianca .Focaccia may be served as a side dish or as sandwich bread and it may be round, rectangular, or square shape.
Published 03/06/24
"I became a Chef, cooking for Hollywood "elite" before starting Chef Matthew's Fine Foods, a line of sexy finger foods for Trader Joes and similar establishments."Mathew Gray
Published 03/01/24
Ossobuco and Polenta are the famous recipes in Italian Cuisine. They are spread like a mushroom all over the world. Ossubuco is a specialty of Lombard cuisine of cross-cut veal shanks braised with vegetables, white wine, and broth. It is often garnished with gremolata and traditionally served with either risotto alla milanese or polenta, depending on the regional variation. Polentais a dish of boiled cornmeal that was historically made from other grains. The dish comes from Italy. It may be...
Published 02/28/24
This layered pasta dish is a harmonious blend of rich ragù (meat sauce), creamy béchamel, and luscious layers of cheese, typically Parmigiano-Reggiano or mozzarella, all nestled between sheets of wide, flat pasta. The origins of lasagna can be traced back to ancient times, and over the centuries, it has evolved into numerous regional variations. For instance, in Northern Italy, particularly in Emilia-Romagna, lasagna is often made with green pasta (pasta verde), coloured with spinach, and...
Published 02/20/24
Love Unscripted: A Valentine's Day Special – Dive into the heart of romance with tales of love, laughter, and the magic that connects us all. Celebrate the day of love with stories that warm the heart, interviews that inspire the soul, and music that brings us closer together. Whether you're with your soulmate, flying solo, or anywhere in between, this episode is a toast to love in all its forms. Join us as we explore the many shades of love, from the sweetest whispers to the grandest...
Published 02/13/24
Food 101: Volume 12 - Italian Cuisine is a comprehensive and evocative journey through the heart and soul of Italy's gastronomic heritage. This volume is a celebration of Italian culinary prowess, taking the reader on a region-by-region tasting tour of the country famed for its food as much as for its history and art. Within these pages, the reader will discover the time-honored secrets of Italian cooking, from the perfect al dente pasta to the most aromatic sauces and rustic bread. The book...
Published 02/06/24
Available on Audible and iTunes. "Book 101 Review Volume 2" continues the insightful exploration of literature and knowledge that was begun in the first volume. This ambitious compilation assembles reviews, critiques, and analyses of 101 significant works from a diverse array of genres, authors, and themes.
Published 01/01/24
Available on Audible and iTunes. Life is Too Short: A Journey of Discovery, Fulfillment, and Joy" is a conceptual book that serves as an inspirational guide, exploring various facets of the human experience. It encourages readers to live life to the fullest, recognizing that life's brevity calls for intention, appreciation, and celebration.
Published 12/29/23
Winter squash soup,Herb Crusted Prime Rib,Sautéed green beans with Almonds and Eggnog Cheesecake are highly recommended to prepare this season.
Published 12/19/23
Many of these recipes have been passed down through generations, becoming integral parts of family and community celebrations. For instance, in the UK, the Christmas pudding, a dense, fruit-laden dessert, has its origins in medieval England. Similarly, in Germany, the baking of Weihnachtsplätzchen (Christmas cookies) is a cherished tradition, with recipes often featuring spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, evocative of the medieval spice trade.
Published 12/12/23
Christmas Spiced Gingerbread Cookies. These cookies, with their rich spices and sweet aroma, are not just a treat for the taste buds, but also a feast for the senses. Perfect for family baking sessions, these gingerbread cookies can be cut into various shapes and decorated to add a personal touch to your holiday festivities. Let’s don our aprons, preheat our ovens, and create some magical moments with this classic Christmas recipe
Published 12/05/23
Christmas, a time of joy and celebration, calls for special recipes that bring warmth and cheer to our homes and hearts. Today, we're going to share a cherished recipe that has been a part of many holiday celebrations: Christmas Spiced Gingerbread Cookies.
Published 11/28/23
Wash your hands before cooking To prevent bacteria from spreading from the table or jumping over to your food, you should wash your hands before cooking. And if you want to work with other foods after preparing sensitive foods like meat or raw eggs, you should wash your hands again. This will help you prevent the transmission of things like salmonella.
Published 11/21/23
Kitchen sanitation means keeping the kitchen and the objects in it clean in order to prevent illness. In a kitchen, this is important since food is easy to contaminate with germs. Aside from keeping a kitchen clean, it is important to maintain kitchen safety. Safety, in a kitchen, means fostering habits that limit risks and prevent harm or injury.
Published 11/14/23
Spices are distinguished from herbs, which are the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants used for flavoring or as a garnish. Spices are sometimes used in medicine, religious rituals, cosmetics, or perfume production. For example, vanilla is commonly used as an ingredient in fragrance manufacturing.Plant-based sweeteners such as sugar are not considered spices.
Published 11/07/23
Herbs have a variety of uses including culinary, medicinal, aromatic and in some cases, spiritual. General usage of the term "herb" differs between culinary herbs and medicinal herbs; in medicinal or spiritual use, any parts of the plant might be considered as "herbs", including leaves, roots, flowers, seeds, root bark, inner bark (and cambium), resin and pericarp.
Published 10/31/23
The vivid crimson stigma and styles, called threads, are collected and dried for use mainly as a seasoning and colouring agent in food. Although some doubts remain on its origin,it is believed that saffron originated in Iran
Published 10/24/23