Tuscan-Style Tomato & Fennel Gratin
I particularly enjoy when I’m presented with unique food projects. In this case, I have been asked to prepare dinner for a local couple and their 30 guests in celebration…
Zucchini Fritters
I served these fritters as an appetizer for an Italian-themed cooking class, and they were a big hit! Utilizing the best of summer produce…
Bistro Jeanty’s Parisian Negroni
On a recent visit to my all-time favorite dinner spot – Bistro Jeanty – in Yountville, CA, I came across a cocktail I had not seen before…
Keepsake
As our professional worlds begin to re-open, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my professional journey as I navigate the challenging re-entry back…
Focaccia Barese
This focaccia makes a great complement to any Italy meal. The original Panificio Santa Rita version only has tomatoes, olives, oregano, olive oil and sea salt. You can alter the toppings as you like…
Roasted Chicken with Crème Fraîche, Fines Herbes & Creamy Sauce à la Poêle
What I most appreciate about classic French cooking, is that once the basic techniques are understood, they can be applied to virtually any preparation. This recipe I discovered in one of my favorite Country-French cookbooks…
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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