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Italy is famous for having some of the best lemons in the world. From Sicily, all the way up past Naples, the lemons are legendary. Interestingly, the north of Italy has a unique microclimate that makes it perfect for growing lemons, as well. My friend from the Lake Garda region, Chef Piero Zani, has offered [...]

Jamie and I received many great gifts for our wedding, but one of the most unusual was the gift of cooking instruction. Thoughtfully, (classically-trained chef & bass player in several of my bands) Tony Gregory and the lovely Melinda Zupaniotis generously gave us a gift certificate to classes at the renowned ICE Culinary Institute.

Jamie and I recently went back to Philadelphia, a city known for it’s deep foodie culture. The difference was that this time, with the help of OpenTable, we arrived in town with an actual reservation. And not just any reservation – considered among the best restaurants in the country, Morimoto is known among television foodie [...]