S. Ferrari
Expertise
Italian Food & Culture, Ice Cream, Restaurants
- A Certified Cicerone (beer sommelier), food culture journalist, and educator, Stef has lived in and traveled throughout Italy, studying culinary traditions with an eye on the future of Italian foodways.
- Stef is the former founder/owner of Hay Rosie Craft Ice Cream Company in Brooklyn, NY.
- Her recipes have been featured in more than a dozen publications, including Oprah Magazine, Prevention, Better Homes and Gardens, and more.
Experience
Stef Ferrari is a three-time Emmy-winning, James Beard Award-nominated producer on the PBS docuseries "The Migrant Kitchen." She served as senior editor at Life & Thyme and is the author/co-author of several books, including "Ice Cream Adventures," Aarón Sánchez's "Where I Come From, A Woman's Place," and the forthcoming "Stuzzichini: The Art of the Italian Snack, with Little, Brown/Voracious." Stef also works as an illustrator and cartoonist.
Education
Stef attended the Lorenzo de Medici Institute in Florence to study Italian history and culture.
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Stories By S. Ferrari
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Roasting marshmallows is must-do summer activity, but where did it all begin? Some of the earliest known stories take place on the beach in New Jersey.
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If you like whiskey, chances are you've had one of these classic cocktails. Aside from glassware, there are a few distinguishing factors between the two.
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If you have come into possession of whiskey stones, you may have wondered how to best utilize them. Thankfully, they couldn't be easier to use.
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Aids like foil, plastic wrap, and parchment paper help make cooking and baking easier. But when is it a bad idea to line your cake pan with parchment paper?
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When a recipe for grilled bratwurst calls for beer, there is one style you definitely want to avoid since it can overpower the flavor of the meat.
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Thanks to the magic of the canning process, you can harness the versatile culinary power of pumpkin any time of year and amp up its flavor with this method.
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While these two cakes are very similar, there is a key difference that sets the two apart. Let's dive in to how they're made and what they're used for.
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Bruschetta is the perfect platform to honor just about any ingredient, and when summer comes around, perhaps no produce deserves it more than the mighty peach.
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If your canned cranberry sauce is looking a little lackluster, try adding some much-needed crunch to the situation with some nuts sprinkled in it.
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Ina Garten isn't a culinary school graduate or even a restaurateur, and in fact, her entry into the workforce had nothing to do with food at all.
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Corona is a popular summertime beer due to its refreshing qualities and easy drinkability. But what kind of beer is it exactly? Let's investigate.
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You might have spotted dandelion honey at the local farmers' market and are wondering what it tastes like. It makes an excellent vegan honey substitute.
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Elevate your classic bread pudding recipe by sprinkling in this one delicious ingredient that will take your dessert to the next level.
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Fruit-filled muffins might seem like an easy treat to make, but with this simple tip you can take your muffins from merely okay to mouthwatering in a jiffy.
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if you've tried Vietnamese coffee with your usual beans and thought it was too sweet, it could be because you're not using the right beans for the job.
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A1 sauce isn't just for splashing on top of your cooked meat. For a juicier steak, try using this flavor-packed condiment as a marinating liquid.
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Grilling a full meal's worth of food takes some serious multi-tasking. But by avoiding this one big barbecue mistake you can pull it off perfectly.
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Grilled carrots are truly delicious when done right, and to achieve great results while avoiding a big mistake, add just one extra step to your recipe,
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Though there are elements of similarity between the three sauces, there are subtle nuances that separate them. Here's what to look for to recreate your own.
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Don't let your pasta salad get bogged down with acidity by reaching for the vinaigrette. Try this new saucing strategy for next-level summer fare.
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Custom homemade treats for summer are a lot of fun. The next time you're looking to make watermelon a little more interesting try this easy trick.
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If you think there's no way a lemonade could chill you out even more on a hot day, think again. This secret ingredient is the key to cooling off.
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You might already put ketchup on your burgers, but adding a smoky flavor using one of our many easy methods makes the sauce even more savory and addictive.
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Nutrition is important for every growing lad, and not even royalty gets to skip out on their veggies at the dinner table. Especially when The Queen is watching.
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Like most people, you may not have given the shape of the soda can a second thought. It turns out there's advanced engineering behind this design.
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A grill basket can make your outdoor cooking endeavors a bit more seamless, but is it worth investing in one? Let's investigate.
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Olive oil is one of the most versatile ingredients but may be overlooked for your at-home beverage program. Use it to give your martini a total flavor upgrade.