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Chef Walter talks about the funny and unreal festivity of the 7 fishes, popularized in the USA by the early Italian immigrants. We commonly refer to it as the feast of "the seven fish," and it  reappears every year during the Christmas Holidays, specifically the  night of December 24. It is a ritual that Italian Catholics in the USA  enjoy profusely every year. La "Vigilia," the vig...

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Hello friends: Request a dozen eggs from a farmer, a dozen steaks from a butcher, or a dozen pencils from a traveling office supplies salesman, and you will almost certainly receive 12 of your chosen item (counting errors do happen). But a baker’s dozen is commonly understood to mean 13. Are bakers just bad at counting? Not quite. There are a few theories as to why a baker’s dozen became 13, but t...

Hello friends: In this video podcast, I would like to share some brief notions on the cost of saffron, the incredible spice, preferred by all serious chefs. Saffron is one of the most precious spices in the world. The threadlike red stigmas—and the yellow hue they impart—are quite literally the stuff of legend. But what is saffron, exactly? No matter how many tales have been told about the spice,...

OUR MISSION The  Children’s Diabetes Foundation was established by Chef Walter Potenza in 2005 in Providence as a non-profit organization dedicated solely to the support of diabetes in children and to providing the best possible educational cooking programs for those affected by the disease. The  Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to support the Chef Walters for  Children's Diab...

Hey friends: happy cannoli day! Sicilians take their cuisine very seriously, and when making sweets, the level of precision becomes an obsession. The workhorse of this Mediterranean island is undoubtedly the cannolo, among the most popular. Still, Sicily delights your palate with almond, marzipan, pistachio cream, gelato,  sorbet with fresh fruit, and many more, including an endless selection...

Chef Walter Talks about saffron and the cost associated with the precious spice.

Today’s podcast would have been more appropriate in June, but a good  dessert does not have a calendar. Cherry trees are the emblem of  abundance: the hot spring brings the red fruits to ripeness and makes  them particularly juicy, sweet, irresistible, and beneficial to our health. If  you are looking for a recipe to consume the abundant harvest of your  garden, or you lov...

Buongiorno amici: Among gourmands, the wheat and ricotta pastiera represent the Latin soul of Campania, while Sfogliatella evokes its contacts with the Arab world and the humble monasteries. The Babà, however, symbolizes the richness of the Bourbons Neapolitan's ruling courts in the Europe of the 18th Century. FULL CONTENT HERE Thank you for listening Download Chef Walters E-Books  Flavors +...

Buongiorno amici: I usually meet with my Italian friends at Roma Gourmet on Federal Hill in Providence for a morning cappuccino, a chat about life here in the States, and the latest developments in our motherland. On most mornings, often around 11 am the conversation shifts to food. The time proximity to lunchtime is crucial to aged retired Italians. They begin staring at their watches and continu...

Buongiorno amici: Reading food labels has to be one of the most frustrating endeavors for consumers. Yet, food labels are an essential source of information about calories and the nutritional value of the foods you eat. It is a crucial tool in building a heart-healthy diet. Nutrition Facts information is displayed in the same orderly fashion by regulations. It helps you understand how much of cert...

Salve amici: Con l’avvento delle coltivazioni  intensive abbiamo perso tante farine  di tradizione e lavorazione  antica. Per fortuna, alcune sono ancora  reperibili sul mercato, anche  se spesso ingiustamente trascurate.  Parliamo per esempio della farina  di Saragolla. Molti ignorano questa  farina proteica e povera di glutine  eccezionale per pane e...

Hello friends:  Today, I am going to share what I do in managing my type 2. Hopefully, those "gifted" with this condition can appreciate some of my practices and suggestions. As you know, diet is the basis of DMT2 therapy. Every person with diabetes must strictly follow the diet prescribed by their diabetes specialist. A  healthy, varied, and balanced diet plays a critical role in treati...

Hello friends: In today’s episode, we have a special guest: Natalie Paterson, the cofounder of ingarden! ingarden is a smart hydroponic garden that grows fresh microgreens. They officially launched the concept in June 2021. Natalie has a background in nutritional biochemistry and is currently pursuing an MS in food science. She has always had a passion for food and nutrition. Specifically, Natalie...

Buongiorno amici: Making pesto at home is relatively simple, and these three simple tricks will help you maintain all its freshness and flavor. The delicious condiment for pasta and fillings can become a great ally throughout the year, and keeping all its freshness and taste, is fundamental. Full transcript. Thanks, for listening Download Chef Walters E-Books  Flavors + Knowledge Magazine&nbs...

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Salve amici: oggi parliamo di carciofi. Scopriamo insieme questa delicatezza. Croccanti, dorati e dal cuore tenero, i Carciofi alla giudìa sono tipici della cucina giudaico-romanesca. Ecco la vera ricetta per farli come a Roma. Testo completo con ricetta su Sapere I Sapori. {Via Authentico) Le nostre ricette vengono tecnivamente preparate nella nostra scuola di cucina negli Stati Uniti. Speriamo c...

Buongiorno amici: After pizza, Italian ice cream is one of the best known and loved products globally imitated. However, the term Ice cream is the English translation and identifies a product with  some substantial differences. Halfway between history and legend,  some trace the birth of Italian ice cream back to Sicily, others to the  Romans, still others to the Egyptian civilizati...

Salve amici: Oggi vi ripropongo una ricetta di Laura Muryel Esposito apprezzata scrittrice sulla cultura gastronomica Napoletana. Una delicatezza prettamente estiva. Provatela. Trovare  valide alternative in cucina è molto importante per non rischiare di  riproporre sempre i soliti piatti. Molte  volte capita infatti di non  riuscire più a mangiare una pietanza di cui  in...

Buongiorno amici: The problem of high blood sugar affects many people and is one of the leading indicators of the risk of diabetes. Preventive work is essential in these cases, and the best results run through the correct diet and plenty of physical activity. Adopting a balanced diet keeps the indexes under control and will avoid unwanted peaks. It's amazing how much blood sugar naturally lowers w...

Salve amici: Oggi analizziamo la Mortadella di Prato. Siamo tutti a conoscenza della piu famosa, quella di Bologna, ma anche la Toscana ha il suo vanto negli insaccati di prestigio. E un prodotto di salumeria ÍGP appartenente alla categoria degli insaccati cotti costituito da un impasto di carni suine, aglio, sale marino e alchermes. La zona di produzione della Mortadella di Prato comprende l’inte...

Welcome back to Flavors and knowledge: I am chef Walter. Those of you following our podcast know that I like to share notions about food and healthy eating habits that could help you in expanding your knowledge. In addition, I hope to turn you into a better shopper while selecting the right ingredients for better nutrition. So often, we purchase food on impulse or in family habits, which is not ne...

Hey friends, welcome back! Following a diet without bread consumption can become a nightmare,  especially for those from the Mediterranean Basin, who have enjoyed bread for centuries. But removing bread from your table does not have to be challenging if you consider these three tasty and valid alternatives, which are pleasant to the palate and without the weight-gain dilemma. To have a health...

Hello friends: Selecting a good olive oil has become a nightmare for the consumer,  considering the many types available and with a multitude of questionable information available on the web. The best decision will always rely on your knowledge and sensory experience. Because it is a  relatively new fat in the American diet ( about 30 years), I don’t expect you to have a complete underst...

Buongiorno amici: Once we get all vaccinated and restored some usual mindset, we will certainly consider a return to traveling. Italy's country will always entice the romantics, the food  lovers, the artists, the wine enthusiasts, and everyone else impacted by Covid. We’ll add the ladies looking to emulate the “Under the Tuscan Sun” experience to the list. There will always be an Italian man...