At this time of year food becomes an even more serious affair as we gather indoors to share warm, cozy, and comforting food. Join us at Culinaria to explore the […]
The cuisines of Provence that border the Mediterranean are all legacies of the Roman Empire. The real wine history and culture of France began after the Romans won the Ligurian […]
As we travel to the Lazio region, where we encounter meat, dairy products, grains and vegetables which constitute the most basic elements of the traditional Roman diet. Rome's history spans […]
For our second trip through Italy, we'll travel first to Naples for seafood; then on to Piedmont for pork with dried fruits, and finally to Toscana for tomato salad and […]
Welcome to wine country. The chef and the winemaker - both have a vision that pair food with wine, or vice-versa. With wine as the centerpiece of entertaining, the job […]
The ‘How To’ series of classes will emphasize technique and knife skills to create balanced three course dinners. Every so often, I really enjoy a steak with all the fixings and if you’re a red meat eater, then a classic steak house dinner is one of the best things you can do for a celebration. […]
Pairing delicious food with great wine is like a perfect day with bright sunshine and blue skies. Here, food and wine come together in a format that honors both. Great food...the perfect glass of wine...savor and explore the elegant match-up. This menu highlights some of the best of the Napa and Sonoma region and delivers […]
Did you know there are more than 4,000 different tamales recipes out there? As it’s become a little tradition of mine since joining Culinaria, I am hosting our annual tamales cookout with some classics, but also with others you might have never heard of before. For some reason, this year’s selection is completely vegetarian. Oh, […]
The region of Emilia Romagna, with its rich culinary traditions and its extraordinarily fertile land, is considered the gastronomic heart of Italy. With a map of the region to guide us, join Chef Marilena to discuss the many handcrafted local food products, cooking techniques and culinary specialties of the region. Rosemary and Thyme Focaccia; Rustic […]
The ‘How To’ series of classes will emphasize technique and knife skills to create balanced three course dinners. I have been cooking dinner for New Year’s Eve for friends for as long as I can remember and have never repeated a menu. It’s time to get ready for the holidays. Let’s work on your skills […]
