Food Fables

Sharing how I celebrate International Women’s Day through food and what I have dubbed the Femme Feast.

An edible homage to the 73rd annual Italian song festival, Sanremo. This episode highlights signature dishes of the City of Sanremo along with famous foods from the regions of some of my favourite artists who will be participating in this year’s festival or appearing as guest performers

Sharing the background on how the name of my blog Fables and Focaccia, came to be, along with how it evolved to Food Fables

Aside from Tiramisù, the Sicilian cannoli is arguably, Italy’s most recognizable dessert. This episode examines the history and erotic origins of cannoli along with their distinct make up.

Paying homage to the hamburger by looking into its origins and its evolution.

Examining the history of the Michelin Guide, breaking down the star rating system and looking at how restaurants earn Michelin stars

In an effort to reduce food waste, I’m sharing some of the creative ways to makeover leftovers.

Celebrating maple syrup season. Sharing about the process of making this liquid gold and the culinary versatility of maple syrup.

A compilation of some of my favourite food moments in film that serve up healthy doses of laughter and tears, that have been thought provoking and culturally informative or have invoked beloved memories.

Celebrating March 8th, International Women’s Day, by sharing the background on the Mimosa flower and it’s namesake cake, Torta Mimosa.

Say it with a kiss, a chocolate kiss that is as I talk about the Bacio Perugina, one of Italy’s most beloved confections. Sharing the origin of the famous chocolate with its hazelnut filling that is wrapped in a love scroll and has become synonymous with romance.

Sharing the positive benefits of cooking on mental well being.

Ladling out information on classic Italian soups such as minestrone, ribollita, stracciatella and pasta e fagioli

Taking a frosty look back at all the wonderful memories frozen in time with ice-cream and other cold confections.

Sharing the history of one of Canada’s quintessential desserts, the fried pastries known as BeaverTails

Pizza is a culinary canvas with endless flavour and colour possibilities. An all encompassing food that can transition through every season and can be enjoyed at every meal.

Taking a look at the characteristics of Italian cuisine in honour of National Italian Heritage Month.

Music and food are intertwined and chefs are very much like musician. This episode demonstrates the correlation between sugo and song.

Looking at the history of chocolate chip cookies in celebration of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on May 15th. Find out why this cookie is also a personal favourite of mine.

Talking tacos in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Sharing the origins of the popular Mexican street food along with my favourite type of taco.

Birthdays are nature’s way of telling us to eat more cake. Discovering how the tradition of cake for birthdays came to be, and talking about my tortes of the times, in celebration of my birthday.