Massimo Bottura and Alain Ducasse at Eataly NY

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The great Massimo Bottura, Italian chef who was many times nominated as one of the best worldwide and was last year proclaimed also as the Italian chef of the year,  was in 1993 gaining some knowledge also at Louis XV, the flagship restaurant od Alain Ducasse in Montecarlo. “You’ve learned the technique, now you have … Read more

Recipe: Eggplant parmigiana by chef Alfonso Iaccarino

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  Eggplant parmigiana recipe by Chef Alfonso Iaccarino from Don Alfonso restaurant in Sorrento: an easy Italian recipe for one of the tastiest vegetable dishes. Recipe: http://finedininglovers.com/recipes/brunch/eggplant-parmesan-recipe-don-alfonso/ This recipe is taken from the book ”La cucina del cuore“ by Alfonso Iaccarino, published by Mondadori  

Croccantino of foie gras with balsamic heart by Massimo Bottura

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An unusual stick of ice cream: Croccantino of foie gras with balsamic vinegar heart by the Italian chef Massimo Bottura Ingredients: Duck foie gras 400 g Milk 2 l Birra Moretti Lager 30 ml Cinnamon1 stick Cloves 10 g Almonds 30 g, bitter and sweet, from Noto Hazelnuts 30 g, from Piedmont Sugar 50 g Water 20 ml Vanilla pod 1/2 The peel of … Read more

Lobster with vegetables and Prosecco by Tomaž Kavčič

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . Tomaž Kavčič, one of the best Slovenian chefs, resides in the wonderful Zemono manor. He is known for his creative playful approach which often involves all senses into his culinary experiences. . . Recipe for 4 persons Ingredients: 1 lobster cca 0,700/1,00 … Read more

Pepper … red crispy with creamed cod, green with salmon eggs and dehydrated olives, yellow with tuna foam by Ernesto Iaccarino

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(english version will follow here soon) per la spuma di tonno : 400 g tonno sott’olio 40 g carota 10 g sedano 20 g porro 120 g albumen. 3 fogli colla di pesce 30 g olio extravergine per la salsa di peperone: 400 g peperone giallo pulito 50 g cipollotto 100 g brodo vegetale per … Read more

Coca-Cola’s top secret recipe uncovered?

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Alcohol, coriander oil and nutmeg oil are among the ingredients listed in what a radio show claims is the original recipe for Coca-Cola. A public radio show in the US claims to have uncovered the top secret recipe for Coca-Cola. Weekly radio show This American Life, based out of Chicago, says they’ve discovered the original recipe, … Read more

Crystalized dandelion leaves with yoghurt and honey

Ingredients (for 1 person): 40 g dandelion leaves Flour, cold water Oil for frying 60 ml yoghurt Salt, pepper 10 g acacia honey Mix the flour with the cold water to get a smooth batter. Clean, wash and dry the dandelion leaves. Dip them in the water batter and fry quickly. Strain and season with … Read more

The Original Rum to Spice up Holidays

For the holidays, get inspired by the rum that sounds like it inspired the original “yo-ho-ho.” “According to 17 Century legend, sailors traveling the Atlantic returned to England with casks of Mount Gay from Barbados as proof of having completed their ocean crossing. Today, sailors and connoisseurs alike regard Mount Gay Rum as proof of … Read more

Taste a recipe before it is cooked

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Ever been curious to taste the dish of the recipe before cooking it? Seems science fiction? The Teaser is an innovative cookbook concept that has been designed to reduce food waste by allowing the user to taste a recipe before it is cooked. This ultra-portable digital device features a touchscreen display and a printing system … Read more

Scallops, duck, pecorino and foie gras – By Jeffrey J. Vella

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Jeffrey James Vella is the executive chef at  the Zinfandel restaurant in the Regent Esplanade hotel in Zagreb (Croatia). He is in charge for superb cuisine prepared at the restaurant. Internationally experienced in leading top restaurants before coming to Zagreb, he worked at many prestigious addresses. Building up on the Esplanade tradition of the finest cuisine, … Read more

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