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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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.
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Not all fats work well for all cooking methods, and it's important to know which ones work best for an intense, high-heat tool like the oven broiler.
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The '90s were a wild time when it came to themed snacks. Chances are your favorite cartoon characters were everywhere from your jammies to your lunch bag.
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Making glaze allows you to experiment, but knowing which flavors go together can be daunting. The tastiest ham glaze is made with just three simple ingredients.
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While fat will add flavor to your brisket, you can have too much of a good thing. Andrew Zimmern has a useful refrigerator trick for removing any excess.
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Summer should be fun (and easy), so you'll want no-fuss cocktails to beat the heat. This summery Hungarian spritzer requires only two ingredients.
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Let your Instant Pot work a bit of magic and use it to easily poach eggs. Luckily there is very little skill required and just a couple of tools needed.
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This subtle ingredient change makes the French variation on the classic Cosmopolitan worthy of a try. Make it at home or order it at your next happy hour.
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Sweet tea doesn't have to be relegated to just your pitcher. You can incorporate the drink into you next batch of bbq sauce to liven up the flavor.
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Pasta sauce doesn't typically require many elements. But if you want to up the flavor, there's a smoky ingredient you can incorporate for an added boost.
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If you have a smoker at home, then it's time to smart smoking your PB&J sandwiches - particular the peanut butter, whether it's store-bought or homemade.
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A brand named Lemon Snack has brought a small lemony fruit onto the market that you can eat whole like an apple, including the skin, and TikTok is loving it.
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We adore making chocolate liqueur at home, but the question is how long will the concoction last? We've got that answer and more.
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Making glazed bacon is a lot easier than you think, but there is one surefire way to get the texture just right. You likely already have this tool on hand.
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Looking to scoop the perfect sphere of ice cream? There are a few reasons why plastic scoops just aren't the superior choice. Here's what to look for instead.
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If sipping Champagne makes you feel fancy, you don't want to mess up your vibe by making this rookie mistake. You could be ruining your drinking experience.
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You might think that roasting mushrooms is a simple task -- and it is -- but there's one important step you need to take for the best flavor and texture.
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If you're just learning how to cook pasta at home, we have good news -- it's easy. But it's also easy to mess up if you don't look for this one thing.
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To repurpose stale donuts that have gone dry and crumbly, learn how to toast them on the grill for a marvelously crisp, soft, and warm dessert.
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Salisbury steak isn't exactly gourmet. Nevertheless, Bobby Flay has a few ingredients up his sleeve to elevate this long-standing convenience food.
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Fresh pasta sounds fancy but it's quite easy to make. The hard part comes when it's time to boil this delicate ingredient. Here's how to do it properly.
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Next time you're looking for a quick snack without the hassle of finding a cup, reach for this veggie to scoop up your ingredients in a flash.
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Everyone looks forward to taco night, but if your repertoire is getting a little tired, head for the spice rack. This new flavor works surprisingly well.
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Pasta with butter is a simple weeknight dish that's also satisfying. But add this secret sauce and get a big shot of flavor with little effort.
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Casual beer cocktails are a great way to level up your summer. This season, level up your Miller High Life and make a refreshing Spaghett cocktail.
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There are two many theories as to the origins of petit fours, but one thing can't be argued: They are both delicious and versatile.
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Even for savvy home bakers, sifting can be a time-consuming step in an otherwise joyful process. Thankfully, sometimes it's simply not necessary.