ALLORA, It’s All in the Sauce
A cooking class and restaurant owner in Taormina, Sicily, opened my heart and taste buds to a simple sauce packed with flavor, love and passion that has since become my staple for pasta nights (which are frequent). Garden cherry tomatoes combined with fresh carrots, basil, garlic and red onion emulsify with golden green olive oil into a flavorful light sauce that elevates any pasta or dish to the next level. Allora! It’s all in the sauce.
Delayed Flights & Airport Bites
JFK - an international airport in Queens NY. A pain in the ass to get to no matter where you’re coming from, but nevertheless, a crossroad of the world and cuisines. A recent work trip to London preceding a 4+ hour delay offered a new appreciation of the collision of cultures and flavors experienced in a JFK airport lounge, after finally reaching a frequent flyer milestone.
A Trail of Two Pastas
A plate of pasta in Lisbon, Portugal, unveiled my life’s missing puzzle piece through simple, local and fresh ingredients. This established an appreciation of community and a connection to food I’d seek eternally.