Truly delighted by the pastry shop in Brescia. The cafe vibe is just as lovely as the people and I am grateful to be here! After arriving I took a stroll down the street to scope out the work space and was granted opportunity to take away my lunch which was a box of mini…
I can’t really explain the timing of this journey. Some students who travel abroad would say that it seemed like ages since they last slept in their beds at home, some would say it has not been long enough and they don’t want to touch American soil anytime soon. As for me, I am having…
It’s not a glamorous life, but it’s a good one. The sentimental feeling of driving miles up the curvy mountains of Pontremoli, Tuscany to a village the size of a small street where your grandmother once grew up, was invaluable. It was like I set out on a mission to find the past for the present….
I am thrilled to announce that The Garnished Palate is now sponsored by Harney & Sons Master Tea Blenders, which means I am on a monthly mission to deliver stories on all things Tea. I have spent days mulling over the idea of what I can do for my first Tea Time post. The…
The tiles in the restaurant gave me a sentimental feeling. My mind went back to coming home after a long day of classes and eating a snack that was kept warm on the stove top for me. Such comfort from the start at this small, Mexican food hub, which sits on a corner inNYC’s upper…
It only happens sometimes when our garage refrigerator turns food into ice and we must come up with something nifty to prevent food waste. When this happens, fear not, there is always a way to utilize those water saturated veggies. Eggplant is already full of water so when it ices over, there really isn’t much…
Cinco de Mayo is over, but I am still thinking about these sweet breads. Concha is a sweet bread with a dry cookie- like crust and Rebanadas- meaning sliced- are another type of Pan Dulce with icing slapped on the top. Mexico has always been known for their corn made products like corn tortillas, but…
First things first about Margaritas… I know they are made with squeezed lime, tequila, and simple syrup, but there could be other exceptions too right? Like when you see vibrant yellow Meyer lemons at the store that yell out summertime. And yesterday sure did feel like summer while the sun was blazing down on me as…
Just as we round off Cinco de Mayo weekend, we may still be thinking about horchatas, concha, and beef tacos. I have been thinking about horchatas and the fact that I never found them appealing until now. What could you do with tea other than sip it hot under a blanket or drink it with…
I returned home from the city this weekend and wasted no time preparing a brunch for a girlfriend of mine who just returned from Italy. I was eager to make her a small Italian inspired feast, but with minimal ingredients in the fridge leftover from the week, I could not get as authentic as I…