The more I travel, the more I fall in love with my country.. not only our art, clothing, dance and music are exquisite but also and (for me) most important is the fact that we have as many cuisines as cultures. This time I had the chance to travel to Oaxaca, a state in the southeast of Mexico…
Tag: foodie
Chilacayote stuffed with orange infused quinoa
Chilacayote squash stuffed with an orange infused quinoa, some mushrooms and a little cheese (only quit to cheese to make it vegan). Finally a tomato sauce. Chilacayote is a type of squash that looks like a watermelon on the outside and white with black seeds on the inside.
Exciting News for Sybarites!!
Dear Sybarites, It is my pleasure to share with you the new private cooking lessons for sybarites! If you want to check out the categories you may choose from visit Cooking Just For Sybarites! The site is still under construction but you can get an idea! Starting June 2015, Mexico City and August 2015 available online! Happy…
From wasted talent to Michelin star!
You would be surprised to know how much talent it is wasted around the wold. In several countries under different circumstances I have come across people that have a profession and a hobby. The profession they complete daily with an average performace but their hobby… dear Lord they perfom with inadmissible perfection. Indeed, many people…
Chia: Queen Seed
What if you could find Omega 3, phosphorus, manganese, protein, fibre, calcium and the energy of an espresso in a healthy, non processed, gluten free, caffeine free product? The Aztecs got it right once again with Chia seeds, one of the most powerful superfoods there are. This millenary tiny seed (1mm long) is the dream…
Chaya chips!
I have received many emails asking for recipes on healthy snacks. We have all heard the hustle behind kale chips, as delicious and natural as it is I thought I could improve them and used chaya instead. Chaya is a plant local to tropical weathers. It is a pointy leaf that grows as a bush of…
Music and Food: Eternal Marriage
Have you ever listened to a song that makes you feel happier, sad, melancholic or transports you to faraway lands making you feel different? Has it ever occurred to you that music not only affects you but also what you eat? Yes I am talking about herbs, veggies, cows, even fish! Let’s take a look…
Xocolatl: Ancient Chocolate
For years throughout time, we have had a friend that has accompanied us in the good and the bad, through depressions and celebrations.. we have received it as presents and admired it in shop-windows.. such loyal friend is older than we can imagine and trust me it’s here to stay. Yes we are talking about…
Michelin Stars: Behind the Legend
Have you ever wondered where does this Michelin Star fuss come from? Why is it called like the tire brand? Why there where only stars in Europe and suddenly in the US and abroad? Who gives the stars? Why is it so important? Let’s endure a trip into the faraway lands of France in the…
Rice nightmare
-So Italia we have a question for you, as a chef is there something you don’t like cooking? – The interviewer asked and after a long uncomfortable pause in which I thought “well whatever my answer I will be accepting a weakness.. oh what the heck” -Rice, I hate cooking rice! Rice is my nemesis,…
Champagne Behind the Scenes
What is going on behind the world’s most famous bubbly? Why is Champagne way more expensive than a Prosecco or a Cava? Let’s start by setting clear the difference between these sparkling wines. Many will say it’s the grapes they use in the making.. many others that it is the country they are made in.. both are…
Milky Princesses
Any good sybarite, apart from enjoying the good eating and drinking also knows about health and beauty through natural ingredients. This is nothing new on the contrary the trend of natural skin and hair care comes from ancient practices. Lets take a look at the princesses that cared so much about their looks that would…
