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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While you might be used to tossing out your carrot tops without a second thought, the correct move is to turn the leafy greens into a delectable pesto instead.
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Believe it or not, peanut butter is one pantry staple you can easily make at home. All you need are peanuts, a bit of oil, and a mortar and pestle.
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If you don't include dairy in your diet, you'll need to look for sources of calcium elsewhere. That's where your leafy green veggies come in.
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Whether you love it or hate it, meatloaf is a classic dish. Why not try to make a better version and turn yourself, or others, into believers?
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If you ever nail the perfect ratio of spices for your custom blend, you won't want to forget it. Here's how to ensure your recipe comes out the same every time.
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Combine a bit of sweet and savory for the ultimate brunch sandwich by making a French toast grilled cheese. You won't regret it.
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Instant rice is a culinary shortcut that's popular with home cooks, but it usually needs a boost in the flavor department. Luckily, all it takes is some cheese.
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Martha knows how to make the most out of every ingredient, so when using butternut squash, make sure to hang onto those seeds for a tasty treat.
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Roasted vegetables are best when deeply caramelized, drawing out natural sweet and savory elements. But there is an easy way to boost the flavor.
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Almond extract has a nutty, slightly fruity sweetness that, when used with or instead of delicate floral vanilla, provides a balancing effect in vanilla cakes.
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Sun-dried tomatoes have a super concentrated, sweet, tart, and umami flavor that adds a major punch to red sauce with minimal effort.
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Vanilla powder can be a baker's secret weapon. What's more, you don't have to special order it -- you can make your own with nothing more than a coffee grinder.
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Growlers are a boon to beer lovers -- but how long do they truly keep your beer fresh? The answer is complicated, but we're here to break it down for you.
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Discover which booze is typical of the gimlet, its intriguing naval origins, and some creative twists - a classic cocktail with secrets waiting to be unlocked.
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Make sure there's no excess moisture lurking in your dehydrated strawberries by keeping them in a jar and looking out for this one sign.
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If you're an avid home baker, you probably have at least one cake stand in your kitchen. But what, exactly, is the purpose of the rotating variety?
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Some of the best recipes are the most simple. When you're cooking this way, here's how to choose the best ingredients to make sure they all shine.
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It is possible to have too much of a good thing. Overloading your homemade ice cream cake with chunks and swirls could adversely affect the experience.
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Thanks to mixology's popularity, drinks these days can be quite complicated, but the classic Pink Squirrel cocktail only requires three ingredients.
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Not only is it important to know how much flavoring to add to homemade ice cream, but it's also key to add it at the right time so the aromas remain intact.
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Lasagna may be a great choice for serving a crowd, but you can make a more compact version using a loaf pan whenever you're craving the dish.
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To make a creamy, decadent chocolate mousse using just two ingredients, you can take two different routes, and one of these formulas is even dairy-free.
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If you're looking for a way to not just tweak jarred Alfredo sauce but totally and utterly transform it, you can do so easily with a spoonful of pesto.
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There is one twist that you can make in minutes, with only one additional ingredient that will take this nostalgic favorite up to the next level of flavor.
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We've all had that moment of holding a package of dry pasta and wondering how much to actually cook; knowing how many cups are in a pound can help out.
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Pork chops are an easy weeknight dinner that cook up quickly. But there's one additional step you should be taking to get the best flavor possible.
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Toast coconut flakes in an air fryer to ensure even cooking and perfectly-browned, nutty toppings to any meal -- be it breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert.