Online Writings
From food history to superstitions, recipes to rituals, my online work uncovers the deeper meanings behind everyday ingredients and culinary traditions. Each piece is written with curiosity, cultural context, and a deep love of storytelling.
From penne to cavatappi, our favorite pasta shapes have fascinating stories to tell.
Used in everything from desserts to drinks, this warming spice is the indispensable ingredient your pantry needs.
From tea leaves to cracked eggs, food has long been used in divination. To look into the future, all you have to do is look inside your pantry.
Salting pasta water is a vital step to building flavor in your favorite pasta dishes. Here’s why.
Although Spanish and Mexican chorizo may sound similar, they diverge in smoky, spicy ways.
Masa harina lends sweet corn flavor to the fluffy drop biscuits in this vibrant summer fruit cobbler.
Il potere trasformativo delle marinate: un linguaggio culinario universale.
Cook corn on the cob to perfection every single time and capture those peak summer flavors.
Turn risotto and ice cream into gold with this prized ingredient.
This simple hack will have you opening oysters in no time, with minimal effort.
Why do we break a wishbone in half?
This rich chocolate drink, redolent with cinnamon and sweetened with piloncillo, is the perfect treat for Day of the Dead.
Marinating isn’t rocket science, but there is science behind it.
Often confused with tomatoes, tomatillos hold their own in classic Mexican dishes from salsa verde to pozole.
The right blend of salt, oil, seasonings and acid can boost the flavor of meat, fish, and vegetables — and even double as a sauce or dressing.
At his seminar “Tagliatelle Temptation” at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Evan Funke shares his passion for making pasta by hand.
Nata de coco, a chewy coconut jelly, is a classic Filipino sweet we love on its own or mixed into desserts, cocktails and even salads.
