3 Days of Sausalito Heaven
After living in California for several decades, I returned five years ago to Upstate New York and my home town. I have missed my friends, the smell of salt water and waves and CA energy. I wasn’t interested in seeing sites that tourists visit, but...
Now that’s a Canolli!
Three years ago, Rubino’s gave birth to a 3 pound, 24 inch long cannoli and that baby has become a big seller. It all started when they were approached by a couple who wanted their wedding cake as a huge cannoli filled with minis; Rubino’s...
Rochester’s Chicken French and then Some
The NY Times Food Section recently mined their data and reported that Rochester’s own Chicken French aka, Chicken Francese, was their most viewed and liked recipe for 2018. One would think that this is a French recipe, but actually here in Rochester, some Italian restaurants...
Dry January? Enjoy Craft Sodas Instead
If you imbibed a bit too much over the holidays, or just want to drink a refreshing wholesome soda, Fiz Sodas will satisfy that need. For decades, craft soda maker, Fiz Sodas, part of College Club Beverages, has produced classic flavors using 100% cane sugar....
Healthy, Tasty and Lucky Black Moss
Years ago, Hong Kong was a welcome stop on my solo trip around the world videoing cooking schools. Chopsticks Cooking Centre in Kowloon, on the Chinese mainland and a ferry ride over from Hong Kong, was the school scheduled for a shoot. Cecilia Jennie Au-Yang,...
Resilience IPA at Seven Story Brewing in Rochester, NY
Working in collaboration with Rochester’s Rohrbach Brewing, Seven Story Brewing is pouring this IPA benefiting the fire victims from the Camp Fire in Northern CA and I couldn’t be prouder. Having moved away from Sonoma after the 2017 fires, and returning to my hometown, I...