Posts Tagged ‘chef walter potenza’
Ask Chef Walter: Dietary Regulation a Historic Reset. What do you think? – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer “Ask Chef Walter” Hey, friends: did you see the new federal nutrition guidelines that dropped this week? The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines just came out, and they seem like a big shift from what we’re used to. The release calls it a “historic reset” focused on “real food” to help…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: La Befana in Italy. Tradition, Faith, and the Magic – Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: La Befana in Italy. Tradition, Faith, and the Magic On January 6, Italians celebrate the Epiphany, a holiday that brings together Christian faith, old folklore, and joyful family traditions. Called La Festa dell’ Epifania, it marks when Jesus was revealed to the world as the Magi visited…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Guide to the Right Seafood for Your Feast of the Seven Fishes – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Bait-and-Switch: Seven Fishes, Zero Fakes: A Chef’s Guide to Choosing the Right Seafood for Your Feast of the Seven Fishes With Christmas Eve and the Feast of the Seven Fishes coming up, I think back to the busy kitchens of my family in the USA. The smell of fresh seafood…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Avoiding common Christmas Cookie blunders – Chef Walter Potenza
by Master Chef Walter Potenza ‘Tis the season to be baking! As I stand in my kitchen, surrounded by the delightful aroma of cinnamon and vanilla, I can’t help but reminisce about the joyous times spent baking Christmas cookies. However, I’ve learned over the years that creating the perfect batch requires finesse and a keen…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter! Hanukkah History, with Apple Fritter and Latke Recipes
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: Chag Sameach! As the first candle of Hanukkah is lit this year on the evening of December 14, 2025, at Flavors + Knowledge, we’re delighted to share the joy of the Festival of Lights with you. In honor of the holiday, here is the story behind Hanukkah and…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Indian Pudding, Historical Classic from New England’s Historic Past
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: In the 70s, Indian pudding could be found in many diners and restaurants in New England. The pudding slowly lost appeal with the introduction of newer and eclectic desserts. Possibly brought with the British occupation, who seemed to enjoy something similar called “hasty pudding,” a concoction of wheat…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Canning Tomato Tutorial – Chef Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer A long and demanding job that will pay off during the year when you open that preserves made with your hands and with a lot of love to season your favorite dishes. Friends: If Columbus hadn’t discovered the Americas, we wouldn’t eat tomatoes. However, it is a historical…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: The Connoisseur’s Ritual. 10 Steps to Decoding any Glass of Wine – Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: Wine tasting is not merely drinking; it is a conversation with a place, a time, and a craft. It’s an art form that engages all the senses, inviting you to unlock the stories within each bottle. With this guided ritual, move beyond simple sips and learn to…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: The Classic Frittata – Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: The story of the frittata is not found in the grand cookbooks of royalty but in the humble, sunbaked kitchens of rural Italy, a testament to the beautiful ingenuity of cucina povera—the art of making do. It’s very name, from the verb friggere, meaning “to fry,” whispers…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Sfogliatella, by the Glorious Nun’s Hands – Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: The sfogliatella masterpiece created by Sister Clotilde, continues to captivate palates and charm gluttons after 400 or so years. Many of our readers asked about this traditional sweet from Naples, and here you have it! The Sfogliatella is an iconic pastry that has gained worldwide recognition and…
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