My No-Nonsense (Gluten-Free) Eggplant Parmigiana
Chef Franco Lania’s version of Eggplant Parmigiana is much lighter, naturally gluten-free and more akin to a side dish than it is to a main course. Why not give it a try?
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Jädelino Gelateria: A Cool Taste of Italy in Finland
Jädelino is a quaint, friendly gelateria that serves top quality, homemade Italian ice cream in the the Teurastamo district of Helsinki. The flavors at Jädelino are very creative. I had a peanut butter-olive oil gelato that was extraordinary. The pistachio (made with an imported pistachio base from Sicily) and the tiramisu gelato are fantastic as well. I’ll be back! Once you’ve taste their delicious ice creams, you’ll be back too.
Tunisia’s Lead Role: Summer Fancy Food Show, NYC 2016
I had the distinct pleasure of working at the event with two very talented and highly accredited Tunisian chefs- Rafik Tlatli and Mounir Le Baroque. The best thing about working with chefs from other cultures beside your own, is the great enthusiasm that can be generated through a mutual admiration toward each other’s cuisine.
Helsinki to St. Petersburg, Russia | Hermitage Museum
St. Petersburg is brimming with history along with gorgeous architecture, museums, parks and canals. All are simply magnificent, and impossible to see and enjoy in one day. The various winding waterways will remind you of Venice, Italy and adds nicely to the charm of this magnificent Russian city.
Tunisia’s Olive Oil | So Tasty, So Healthy
Carefully-crafted Tunisian olive oils are rich in chlorophyll, carotene, lecithin (a natural antioxidant that stimulates the metabolism of fats, sugars and proteins), polyphenols, and are a good source of vitamins A and D. It is no wonder that the Tunisian government has coined the phrase, So Tasty, So Healthy, for their precious olive oils.
Tunisia Sponsors the Summer Fancy Food Show, NYC
Things are heating up this June. We are heading into New York City with the rest of the food world to gear up for the annual Summer Fancy Food Show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, sponsored by the country of Tunisia.
Champignons Tournés: Fluted Mushrooms with Stars & Stripes
Learn how to make champignon tourné. These fancy mushrooms are better known as fluted mushrooms in English. Chef Franco will show you how to make a fun design of Stars and Stripes as he shares some fluting tips along the way.
Helsinki Secret Residence | The Secrets Out!
The secret is out! I have been chosen to be a guest chef/blogger for the travel site, VisitHelsinki.com. Follow me as I explore Helsinki’s burgeoning food scene.
Åland Islands: Hotel Pommern | Guest Chef Franco Lania
Hotel Pommern of the Åland Hotel Group welcomes chef Franco Lania on March 10th-12th. Franco will cook a 5-course tasting menu. Chef Lania is a 9/11 survivor and from that day forward he changed his career focus. His new mission is to help people get their lives back on track by enlivening them via the invigorating energy of cooking. “It’s all about receiving a warm embrace from the stove”, the chef says