Watermelon and Smiles in Greece – The Huffington Post
Follow chef Franco Lania to beautiful Greece! Imagine, a visit to a farmers’ market being the gateway to a flash of clarity full of insightful warmth of a very revivifying nature. Read on!
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Institute of Culinary Arts – Pegler Series Event (Omaha, NE)
“Mastering Italian Classics with Chef Franco Lania” is a Pegler Series Event in conjunction with the Metropolitan Culinary Institute of Omaha. This event will take place Aug. 13, 2013 from 6-9p.m.
Radio Centre-Ville (102.3 FM) Montreal, Canada
Listen to chef Franco Lania for a fun and very informative interview with Tracey Padmore of Radio Centre-Ville (102.3 FM) Montreal, Canada. This interview covers topics such as becoming a chef, writing for The Huffington Post, judging BaconFest in Omaha, surviving the 9-11 Tragedy, Bison Farms, Paula Deen, Scandinavia and much more. Enjoy!
The 1st Annual BaconFest – Omaha, Nebraska
Welcome to the 1st Annual BaconFest of Omaha, NE. Follow chef Franco as he joins the panel of bacon recipe judges at this fun summertime event!
Winter’s Tour de Force! A Snowy Journey.
Winter’s Tour de Force! A snowy journey.
Many have asked me for names and links to the places I have visited, so this newsletter will include all the details and will hopefully find you on a springlike day.
Mamma Maria! | Lahti, Finland
Mamma Maria is a true Italian oasis in the heart of Lahti, Finland. From its decor to its friendly Italian waitstaff to the well-prepared and authentic Italian food, this restaurant delivers a very warm and welcoming Italian embrace in the midst of a Finnish winter.
On The Road Again: Omaha, NE. & Helsinki, Finland
On the road again! Heading out to Omaha, Nebraska for a Culinary Advisory Board meeting with food giant ConAgra. Unexpectedly, after Omaha, I will be back in Helsinki, Finland. Year 2013 is in full swing. Join me as I share these travels with you as we learn and catch all the inspiration together.
Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle! ~ Rovaniemi, Finland
Yes! Santa Claus’s real home base is located at: ” Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, Finland”.
Christmas in Old Quebec ~ Joyeux Noël!
Christmastime in Quebec, Canada! This city is about as French as it gets in North America and it’s steeped in interesting culinary tradition. This trip will take us through some fabulous Christmas markets, the famous Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Hotel, and French cooking classes at the world renowned “Ateliers et Saveurs”- not to mention we will get some great insight to the “French-Canadian” way of celebrating Christmas!