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The Pistachio Has Significant Impact on Italian History and Culture
In the first part of our discussion of the impact and importance of the pistachio to Italy’s culinary tradition, we learned that Roman emperors elevated the pistachio to gourmet status. In Part Two, we...
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Dumante Verdenoce French Toast is Breakfast Heaven
My, oh, my. I find that I cannot type this without my mouth watering. If you are a fan of breakfast, you owe it to yourself to check out this YouTube video, “Volare Ristorante Louisville Presents...
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Meet the Gnocchi Family
Jenn Louis, chef at Portland’s Lincoln Restaurant and Sunshine Tavern, has written the book on gnocchi for English-speaking audiences. It will be out from Chronicle in 2014. In it, she explores the...
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Exploring the Craft Behind Espresso Shots
An article from Dear Coffee I Love You called “Clive Coffee’s The Craft of Espresso” discusses just that. Interestingly, while coffee shops gained popularity because of the social atmosphere and they...
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Italian Traditions Seeping Further into American Cafe Culture
While American cafes have been serving espresso for decades, the history pales in comparison to the traditional coffee houses of Italy. In a recent and interesting Serious Eats article, the author...
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An Artisan Experience in the Home
Flavored liqueurs line the shelves of nearly every liquor store in the U.S. but these overpriced, artificially flavored monstrosities are not to be confused with genuine artisan products. For those of...
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Italian Passion and Tradition Lost on Starbucks Customers
Ever go into a local coffee shop and order a “tall macchiato” expecting a small sized caramel latte and get a blank look instead? Check out this article from Serious Eats: Drinks about “5 Reasons to...
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Flavorman Explains the Method Behind Dumante Product Formation
Those of you that are wondering how alcohol and soda manufacturers develop the flavor profile for their products need to look no further. Flavorman, based in Louisville, KY, has been a leader in the...
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Beau Beauchamp Puts the Funky in Foodgasm
As a personal chef, cook book writer, and self proclaimed food archaeologist, there is little that William “Beau” Beauchamp doesn’t know about food preparation. Originally from New Jersey, Beauchamp...
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The Bright Side of Light Roasts
For those in the know, the third wave of coffee is upon us and artisan roasters play a crucial role in it’s development. The Culinary Propaganda article, “ Italians Do It Better,” discusses the growing...
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