Torino Tiramisu
While dwelling in an apartment in the center of Torino my freshman year of high school, I got into the habit of going out every weekend to get a tiramisu […]
Category Archives: Blog
Follow along with me as I experience great adventures of gusto, laughs, and life in the hills of northern Italy, and wherever else life may take a curious 15-year-old.
Orata with Ricotta and Red Onion
Gilt-head bream is what some call the orata fish on the east coast of the United States. I don’t recall ever seeing the orata in the United States, even though the gilt-head bream is […]
I Make Legendary “Bencakes”?
When I returned to the Agrihotel Elisabetta on July 15 for the second time, I expected to learn how to cook more traditional Tuscan and Italian dishes. I dreamed of […]
BenGusto Makes Swiss Cheese in the Alps
In the second week of July, I hiked a little ways up the mountain towering over Bosco Gurin, a small village situated on the Italian side of the Swiss alps, to come […]
BenGusto Back in Italy
BenGusto™ has packed up its drawers full of spatulas, and headed to Italy to spend the next two months exploring the world of Italian cuisine in the heartland of exquisite […]
Salad with Mango, Avocado, and Quinoa
I am going to cut the chit chat here. In this case, the pictures speak louder than any words I can use to describe this vibrant salad. A combination of […]
Basil, Mozzarella, and Eggplant Ravioli
Summer is fast approaching! I believe that means it’s time to reintroduce our good friend basil back into the BenGusto™ round table. This may come as a surprise to you, […]