Are you planning to open your own restaurant? Good idea, but before getting started, you need to know that starting a restaurant is not just about having a good idea or a great menu. While these things do come first when you are a customer, for restaurant owners, it is about understanding people, rhythm, […]
A full refrigerator does not guarantee that every dish stays at a safe temperature. For hosts who prep ahead or serve food over several hours, ice may be the difference between a smooth meal and a risky one. Food safety plans that depend on ice supply work best when ice is treated as a […]
I am thrilled to announce that my inspirational memoir Cooking Inspired is now available for purchase on the Barnes & Noble website. In Cooking Inspired: Design Your Dish, Design Your Life, I describe how learning to prepare food forced me to slow down. You cannot rush a recipe and expect it to work. You cannot ignore steps and […]
Hello friends! I’m excited to share that Cooking Inspired has received a 4-star review from Online Book Club. The reviewer provided an insightful analysis, and I believe that those of you who have read the book will find the full review intriguing. They conducted a thorough assessment during the review process. For those of you […]
Delicate fish needs a gentler approach than many other proteins. Steak can tolerate a little extra time, while chicken often provides more visual cues. By contrast, just one extra minute in the pan can leave a tender fillet dry and disappointing. The good news is that once you learn how to stop overcooking delicate […]
In Cooking Inspired: Design Your Dish, Design Your Life, Chef Franco Lania makes one thing clear from the very beginning: recipes alone are never enough. A list of ingredients and steps can guide a dish, but it cannot explain the life behind it. It cannot capture the pressure of a busy kitchen, the discipline required […]
Chef and author Franco Lania announces the release of his powerful new memoir, Cooking Inspired: Design Your Dish, Design Your Life. It is a deeply personal and globally spanning culinary journey that connects food, travel, resilience, and transformation. More Than a Cookbook Chef Franco wrote a reflective memoir that traces Lania’s path through kitchens across […]
A Thought-Provoking and Enjoyable Talk Good day, friends! I am thrilled to share with you my recent interview with the talented Tyrone Davis of Twenty4Seven Magazine. This exclusive conversation delves into various aspects of my life and work, providing a deeper insight into my journey and passions. One thing I particularly appreciated about this […]
In Cooking Inspired: Design Your Dish, Design Your Life, Chef Franco Lania makes one thing clear from the very beginning: recipes alone are never enough. A list of ingredients and cooking steps can guide a dish, but it cannot convey the life that surrounds it. It cannot capture the intensity of a busy kitchen, […]