Food Minia

It was Pam birthday and her lovely husband set the cooking party with good friends  for her as she love cooking and Thai food. They are really good cook and nice people in the class.Thank for letting me host such a special day in my class.

It was so fun with this group-- what a good mix- from difference places but mingling well as a team.. Good job and thank you everyone for a great night -esp Evan who came back again after took this class last 4 years and this time with his friend.

    Love bites: over half of Brits say a dinner party is the best place to find love Forget Tinder and dodgy bars, 51% of Brits say that their favourite place to look for love is at a good old fashioned dinner party. As part of a report by Denby Pottery examining the UK’s entertaining habits, 44% of Brits also admitted to having the most success with dating following a dinner party ‘set up’. And thankfully, there’s plenty of opportunity for love to blossom, as 87%  regularly host friends for dinner . - 60% claim they get to know a person better at a dinner party than at a bar - - 6% of the nation has found the love of their lives at a dinner party - - That 6% jumps to 1 in 10 for Londoners and Scots - - 17% of people have been set up at a dinner party at least once - - Under 35s are the most likely to be set up at a dinner party - These stats form part of The Art of Entertaining report by iconic British brand, Denby, which delves into trends and eating habits of British peopl

It's anybody's guess whether this dish is really Italian or not. Some claim the dish was invented at Dante's, a restaurant in Bologna, Italy. Luigi Franzese, a chef at New York's Orsini restaurant in the 1970s is also sometimes credited. But other sources relate that a certain James Doty, a graduate of Colombia University, was the originator. While its origins are murky, the flavor is not. I've never seen it on a menu in Italy, but it's certainly ubiquitous here in the states and for good reason -- it tastes delicious. It's also perfect for the home cook owing to its ease of preparation. The whole dish comes together in less than 30 minutes. It's also perfect for those of you thinking of meatless dishes to prepare for Lent. So what are you waiting for? Pour yourself a Bloody Mary, but set aside a little of that vodka for Penne Alla Vodka. Want more Ciao Chow Linda? Check out my Instagram page  here  to see more of what I'm cooking up each day.  You

Classic Piselli (Italian Style Peas) INGREDIENTS 2 1/4 Pounds of freshly shelled peas (frozen if you have to) 1 Small white onion - sliced 2 Fairly thick slices of prosciutto or pancetta - minced Pepper to taste 2 Tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tbs. Minced Italian Parsley Large Pot of boiling salted water Shell your peas.  This can be done a day ahead of time, as the peas will stay fresh in the crisper for 24 hours. Using a large pot, saute the onion in the olive oil.  Do not heat the oil first. Saute until golden.  If you are using pancetta, saute it with the onions. Add the peas and enough boiling salted water to keep them from sticking and burning, adding more water a little at a time as you go. If you are using prosciutto instead of pancetta, add at this point. Simmer the peas until they’ve reached the texture you prefer. If you are using prosciutto, instead of pancetta, add at this point, along with the parsley.  Simmer for 2 minutes, drain, and serve in a warmed dish. Drizzle with

Peach Bellini Preparing and serving is wonderfully simple. Only 2 ingredients required. Prosecco ,a sparkling Italian wine and peach puree.  Other sparkling wines are often used in place of Prosecco. It’s no longer a Bellini. I’ve experimented and want to share that I believe in this case the originally recipe is the best.  In fact, using a beautiful and luxuriously flavored French champagne does not enhance the drink. Classic French champagne does not pair well with the light, fruity flavor of the Bellini. 2 oz. fresh peach purée 4 oz. Prosecco Pour puree into chilled flute, add Prosecco. Stir gently. Serve straight up and without ice If you’d like the kids to be able to enjoy a fresh peach drink with the grown ups, you can substitute sparkling juice, sparkling water or seltzer in place of the Prosecco.