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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.

June 3, 2016 | in Chef Franco Lania, Commentary, Cooking Demonstrations, French, Memorial Day, News, Photos, Video

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.

May 16, 2016 | in Chef Franco Lania, Commentary, Finland, Helsinki, Travel

Taste A Northern Island: Åland Island

Åland is a great place to get a taste of island life in northern Europe. Very few people think of vacationing on a northern island. I hope this post on the Åland Islands will entice you to change your attitude about latitude and try a different type of island getaway.

April 14, 2016 | in Åland Islands, Commentary, Cooking Events, Finland, Sweden, Travel

Cooking Therapy: A Snap Shot

My message of cooking as a form of pleasant therapy is a friendly reminder to view your stove as an old friend who is always there to give a warm embrace.

February 13, 2016 | in Chef Franco Lania, Commentary, Cooking Demonstrations, Cooking Events, cooking for happiness, Cooking Therapy, Demonstrations

Brooklyn’s Very Own Heritage Radio | Feast Yr Ears

Check me out on Brooklyn’s very own Heritage Radio. Feast YR Ears host Harry Rosenblum and I chat about cheffing, 9/11, cooking at sea, Minnesota Wild Rice Griddle Cakes, my upcoming book and much more.

November 17, 2015 | in 9/11, Chef Franco Lania, Commentary, cooking for happiness, Cruise Lines, Franco's products, Inspirational, Media, Minnesota Wild Rice Griddle Cakes, News, Product Distribution

Wild By Nature | Long Island, NY

Things are about to get even WILDER at the Wild By Nature food markets of Long Island, NY.

November 1, 2015 | in Chef Franco Lania, Commentary, Cooking Demonstrations, Franco's products, Minnesota Wild Rice Griddle Cakes, News, Product Distribution

11 Revitalizing Foods For Your Body And Brain

the most important and most essential performance-enhancing action you can take, is to eat the right foods. To become the healthiest person you can possibly be, you have to eat well!

August 20, 2015 | in Chef Franco Lania, Commentary

Wild Rice Griddle Cakes Have Friends In Pennsylvania

Minnesota Wild Rice Griddle Cakes definitely do have friends in Pennsylvania, and the friendships just keep on growing.

June 14, 2015 | in Chef Franco Lania, Commentary, Cooking Demonstrations, Franco's products, Minnesota Wild Rice Griddle Cakes, Product Distribution, Shady Maple Farm Market, Stauffers of Kissel Hill

Chef Franco Lania and SMSU’s Culinology Students

SMSU’s Gala Ball had a very special auction this year. One of the grand prizes was an interactive dinner prepared by chef Franco Lania and the school’s Culinology students. This was a fun and educational event for all!

December 8, 2014 | in Commentary, Cooking Demonstrations, Demonstrations, Media, Southwest Minnesota State University, Travel
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