Author Archives: Food Cookture
Ravioli di Ricotta
Ricotta ravioli takes me back to Milan. It’s a wonderful primo piatto (first course) or a meal on its own. It’s a simple yet elegant dish with great balance of delicate flavors. The creamy ricotta filling combined with the rich … Continue reading
Decadent Chocolate Drink & Food Blog Forum
Last weekend I attended the Food Blog Forum (FBF) in Orlando, Florida held at Walt Disney World. It is very hard to describe how amazing this experience was and how much I learned. This was my first food blog conference … Continue reading
Charity Baking Contest – I won 2nd place!!!
I recently entered the “Great American Bake Sale” charity baking contest organized by the non-profit Share Our Strength to raise funds to help end childhood hunger. The event took place at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Atlanta … Continue reading
Easy Homemade Puff Pastry
Puff pastry – or pâte feuilletée (which means pastry of many layers, or “leafs” in French) can be used in sweet and savory dishes enhancing them with its flaky layers and rich buttery flavor. There are two methods for making … Continue reading
Minestrone
Minestrone is an Italian soup which usually consists of seasonal vegetables and sometimes the addition of pasta, rice, and/or beef. This is one of my favorite soups. It’s hearty, healthy and the best comfort food on a cold night. It’s … Continue reading
