top of page

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.

Pasta-opener-FT-MAG-0225.jpg

Used in everything from desserts to drinks, this warming spice is the indispensable ingredient your pantry needs.

What-Is-Mace-FT-BLOG1124-10656334f21d49158d7dd7cce5efee78.jpg

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.

Kitchen-Divination-FT-BLOG1024-7866a7f116eb41fdaecf461a3919d267.jpg

Salting pasta water is a vital step to building flavor in your favorite pasta dishes. Here’s why.

Why-do-you-salt-pasta-water-FT-BLOG1024-01-03899628a5d94417a05756a2190e31c8.jpg

Although Spanish and Mexican chorizo may sound similar, they diverge in smoky, spicy ways.

Difference-between-Mexican-and-Spanish-Chorizo-FT-BLOG0924-hero-3e81d0e779c642bd843244567e

Masa harina lends sweet corn flavor to the fluffy drop biscuits in this vibrant summer fruit cobbler.

MANGO-BLACKBERRY-MASA-COBBLER-FT-MAG-RECIPE-0724-7c49c4729f5c46fc859011f940a062b4.jpg

Il potere trasformativo delle marinate: un linguaggio culinario universale.

Spiedini-di-pollo.jpg

Cook corn on the cob to perfection every single time and capture those peak summer flavors.

How-to-Cook-Corn-on-the-Cob-FT-BLOG0524-6d89a6e069044b16ac704795cfb8fc0e.jpg

Turn risotto and ice cream into gold with this prized ingredient.

What-Is-Saffron-FT-BLOG0424-aab388d9042847ed9442b50ed58f2d18.jpg

This simple hack will have you opening oysters in no time, with minimal effort.

Cheaters-Oyster-Roast-FT-MAG-RECIPE-1224-0b7d2f14b63e466ca9b6863b7c24bab8.jpg

This rich chocolate drink, redolent with cinnamon and sweetened with piloncillo, is the perfect treat for Day of the Dead.

Champurrado-FT-MAG-RECIPE-1124-2cb552e2cf7a448d8bd06c45440e130f.jpg

Marinating isn’t rocket science, but there is science behind it.

How-long-can-meat-and-fish-marinate-FT-BLOG1024-2d6024bb7a9e4f74adccc2ecd72ff905.jpg

Often confused with tomatoes, tomatillos hold their own in classic Mexican dishes from salsa verde to pozole.

Tomatillos-FT-BLOG0924-0f7025cb69ed417db3092e28c85274b9.jpg

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.

Back-Pocket-Marinades-FT-RECIPES0724-6389e15630e94446b52613f5e3dbd5ab.jpg

At his seminar “Tagliatelle Temptation” at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Evan Funke shares his passion for making pasta by hand.

Tagliatelle-Temptation-FT-BLOG0624-cdb7d338e8cf44fc967a9d46e52e3fbb.jpg

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.

Nata-de-coco-explainer-FT-BLOG0524-bed36a6d43da44ee9c5e0bc391868aec.jpg
bottom of page