Gelato Makes You Happy!
As our international culinary tours are mostly centered around food, we strive to present the most iconic foods and preparations...
Baked Penne with Tomato Béchamel Sauce & Basil
Here, I present an easy, delicious, comforting recipe that is my daughter’s favorite pasta dish since she was 6. Most of my best cooking was developed as a dad, and I had a lot of practice with the twins…
Commander’s Palace: The Three-Martini Lunch
The three-martini lunch was a common occasion during from the 1940’s through the 1960’s. A 30-year-decline, led to a resurgence in the late 90’s at a number of New Orleans establishments, including Antoine’s, Café Adelaide and the Swizzle Stick Bar and Commander’s Palace…
Vin Santo: Nectar of the Gods
One of our favorites stops in Tuscany is Fattoria di Lornano, in Castellina in Chianti. Our guests are treated to an exceptional private cellar tour and wine tasting…
Peaches, Peaches, Peaches: Cobblers, Crisps & Crumbles
Fresh, late-season stone fruits are making their final appearances in the markets. Time to enjoy these gems before they are gone for the season…
Chef Charlie’s Beef Stroganoff
I am always ready for the seasons to change from summer to fall. Ready for cooler temps and my homey repertoire that ushers in hearty, comfort foods. I’m sure everyone has their version of this classic. If you are not familiar with this recipe, it begins with a white sauce, or Béchamel…
About Me
Chef Charlie
For over 25 years, I have been an independent chef, cooking instructor, recipe and food writer, culinary travel guide, and owner of Epicurean Exchange Culinary Travel. And NOW, writer and content developer for this new weblog, Epicurean-Global-Exchange. During the challenges of the 2020 pandemic, I began looking for new ways to engage those interested in our usual offerings, of food, travel, lifestyle topics. My work has always been led by purpose: to not just teach, but offer quality, skills and life-affirming moments; to not just travel, but open the world to its personalities and possibilities; to not just inform, but to inspire to learn and grow with knowledge and perspective. To make the lives of our readers better, richer. And in turn, this is paid forward to their families, friends, communities and the places they call home in this world.
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