Different Types of Pasta

Different Types of Pasta

To the casual chef, there are seemingly endless varieties of pasta. Although the core components of each type are similar, the ways in which they can be prepared are diverse. Knowing what pasta type best suits a dish can improve meal creativity and rejuvenate the...
Thanksgiving: New Dishes to Try

Thanksgiving: New Dishes to Try

I love spending my free time in the kitchen, and with the holidays coming up, I’ve found the perfect excuse to try my hand at a few new recipes. Thanksgiving is full of tradition, but I like to add a few new items every year. I found a great blog with some unique...
Artisan Pizza

Artisan Pizza

What makes an artisan pizza so flavorful and unique? At first glance, an artisan pizza looks very different from pizzas we may be accustomed to. The flatbread is lightly scorched, the toppings are sparse, and the aroma is delicate. Instead of using shredded cheese, we...
Best Places to Get the Real Miami Flavor

Best Places to Get the Real Miami Flavor

Miami’s diverse communities and cultural fabric are made of iconic dishes, family heirloom recipes, and signature combinations. It will take quite a few trips before you can get a strong sense of Miami flavors, but that’s half of the fun. Try these eight iconic...
Different Types of Pasta

How To Make Pasta From Scratch

Fresh pasta from scratch is a favorite in the Knight household. Fresh pasta cooks in three minutes and is fun to make. And you can customize it: in another blog post I described how I made lime pasta to complement a shrimp filling. My usual go-to pasta recipe contains...
FLIPANY

FLIPANY

I first learned of FLIPANY when I answered a call for volunteers for a “foodie fundraising event to support a charity that focuses on childhood health and nutrition.” It seemed like a perfect fit! Standing for Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to...