Flavor First

December 2024
Eight years ago, I married my Sicilian husband on the farm we built in Napa, California.

June 2024
As I have recently relocated to Florida, I am quickly learning about local ingredients from both land and sea.

April 2024
Celeriac, also known as celery root or knob celery, is a root vegetable that can be enjoyed cooked or raw.

March 2024
Peperonata (“stewed peppers”) is one of the most popular recipes found throughout Italy.

February 2024
After selling our farm in November, we took a chance and decided to enjoy the December holidays in Italy.

October 2023
As many of you know, I spent several years of my culinary career as a private chef for a Saudi Prince.

July 2023
With summer gardens at their peak, most of us are always looking for a new twist for serving fresh eggplants and tomatoes. How about trying Eggplant Puttanesca?

May 2023
Growing up in Minnesota, my exposure to seafood and fish was very limited.

July 2022
This spring, we spent a heavenly month in Portugal. Since dining is our favorite pastime, we couldn’t have selected a better location. We absolutely love every form of fish and seafood.