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The Italian Apéritif
The Italians are wild about their apéritifs. As explained to us by many of our hosts, an apéritif is “a cocktail enjoyed with friends, in...
Borgogno Wine Cellar
Thank you all for your support of our children’s book The Gift of the Ladybug. After a fantastic book release, we turn our attention back...
Celebration of Wine, Food & Dining with Stars
Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and SPAGIO continue to do good work through their annual event with star chefs from around the globe: WHEN:...
Book Release Results
January 28—TJ’s birthday and the release of The Gift of the Ladybug honoring him—was one of the most special days of our lives, and a...
Book Launch: January 28
Announcing the release of The Gift of the Ladybug on January 28, 2012! I don’t write too much about our personal story on this blog,...
Why Dayton is Worth the Trip
Isn’t it a great time to cozy up by the fire and read something tasty? The winter issue of edible Columbus is packed with...
And the winner is…
Debra Parkes! Deb, you have just won a new apron. Thank you so for being such a wonderful supporter of ChopSizzlePop! Troy and I wish...
Holiday Apron Giveaway
We are celebrating you, our fantastic readers, by giving away a ChopSizzlePop! apron for the holidays. Thank you for being part of our foodie community....
Happy Healthy Holidays
Troy and I wish you all a happy healthy holiday season. We recently finished an article for Accent Magazine on how to eat well this...
Eataly
Bologna ranks in my top three food cities in the world. Troy and I take a long weekend here after we finish harvesting olives. Recuperating...
Truffle Market in Alba, Italy
Ahhh truffle. Distinctive, pungent, sensual and glorious. This fruiting portion of the underground mushroom is nearly worth its weight in gold. Stanley Ho holds the...
Winemaking School: Scuola enologica di Alba
Troy and I make our way to Alba, Italy, to learn about wine with Giuseppe. He is located in the Piedmont region known for the...
Our Italian Host Visits Ohio
Giuseppe and his family came to stay with us this summer and we had a blast! It was their first time to the states and...
Lehman’s—Country Store BEST
Troy and I had a ball at Lehman’s when we recently spent time in Amish Country. It’s an old-fashioned country store that speaks “home.” Full...
And the Winner is…
Andrew Tappan! Congratulations to Andrew, our lucky winner of a brand spankin’ new copy of Ruhlman’s Twenty. This book is chocked-full of incredible recipes and...
FREE copy of Ruhlman’s Twenty
Ruhlman’s Twenty is a bright, glossy culinary bible of 20 essential cooking techniques. It includes 100 recipes, colorful commentary and detailed step by step photos....
“Ask the Chef” Answers: Michael Ruhlman
We hope you enjoyed playing the inaugural edition of “Ask the Chef.” Everyone offered great questions. For those of you just tuning in, we asked...
Play “Ask the Chef” with Michael Ruhlman
We are pleased to introduce ChopSizzlePop’s “Ask the Chef” Interview Series—a fun way to give our readers access to notable chefs and food experts. This...
Edible Columbus Article—Granville, Ohio
Troy and I had a lovely trip to Granville, Ohio to find out why it is “Worth the Trip” to go to this quaint town...
Ohio Beer Tasting—Granville Inn
WOSU Chefs in the City is offering an exclusive event for gourmands and beer connoisseurs. Join Granville Inn Chef Chad Lavely for paired passed plates...
Cocktail Party Pleaser
Troy and I discovered an incredible cocktail party pleaser in Italy that is fast and fabulous. It is our Parmesan & Balsamic Vinegar (party bites)...
“Favorite Food Blog” Recognition
We are proud to announce that ChopSizzlePop! has been recognized two separate times by Be The Benchmark, a website that showcases the BEST culinary blogs,...
New Orleans—We Thank You
As we toast with fresh oysters, we bid farewell to New Orleans. With distinctive culture, depth and flair—New Orleans is a glorious place. Not only...
Po’ Boys at Stanley & Scott Boswell
As our friends belly up to the bar at Stanleys, Troy and I finish talking to a prominent local who was born and raised in...
Working with Emeril Lagasse
Our evening at Emeril’s Delmonico is fabulous. As we finish our handcrafted martinis and grand charcuterie tasting, we get to the good stuff with Chef...
Emeril’s Delmonico & Spencer Minch
You can’t go to New Orleans without tasting Emeril. He has many establishments in the city including Emeril’s New Orleans (classic Emeril), NOLA (funky, casual)...
Food IQ: What is Charcuterie?
Our definition of charcuterie is the art of preparing preserved meats such as sausages, cured meats and pâtés. It’s also known as a delicatessen that...
Boost Your Food IQ: Cajun vs. Creole
Our quick and dirty explanation of the difference between cajun vs. creole cooking: Cajun Rustic, country fair with punchy bold flavors evolved from French peasantry....
7 on Fulton
Troy and I had the pleasure of spending an evening with Chef Matthew Fultz at 7 on Fulton during our stay in New Orleans. Chef...
Boost Your Food IQ—What is Chicory?
Chicory is an endive plant. Its leaves are used in salads and its roots are often roasted, ground and used in coffee. It was originally...
Café Du Monde and the family behind it
Well known and loved, Café Du Monde is a must visit while in New Orleans. As the anchor of the French Market, this charming open...
New Orleans—one of the BEST food towns on the planet
This post is an introduction to one of the greatest food towns on the planet—New Orleans. Troy and I recently took a trip with four...
Three New Chef Recs
Check out our latest Chef Recs featuring outstanding chefs from Chicago, Dallas and Detroit. Each of them donated their time to benefit the Palliative Care...
Jacques Pépin Interview
It is a pleasure to interview Jacques Pépin from his home prior to the Chefs in the City 2011 event hosted by WOSU Public Media....
Chefs in the City Featuring Jacques Pépin
Chefs in the City 2011 is full of flavor, sparkle and inspiration. WOSU Public Media hosts this annual one-of-a-kind televised culinary event featuring live cooking...
Chicago Recommendations from Paul Kahan
Paul Kahan is one of my favorite chefs of all time. This is true for many reasons including the fact that his cuisine helped me...
Inside Scoop from Chicago
We are pleased to bring you the inside scoop from Chicago chefs over the next two weeks. Chicago is one of our favorite cities and...
Our Slow Food Article—Edible Columbus
Troy and I are fortunate enough to visit the Slow Food headquarters in Bra, Italy while on our 10-week working farm tour. It’s like a...
Our Own Hartmut Handke
Most of you are familiar with Certified Master Chef Hartmut Handke. He is one of the finest chefs Columbus has ever seen. His credentials speak...
Chef Recommendations for Texas, Chicago, France and beyond
Introducing Chef Tom Fleming. Tom came to Columbus from Dallas, Texas to offer his culinary excellence at the SPAGIO event and help raise money for...
Chef Rec with a Mexican Twist
It is our pleasure to introduce you to Chef Gonzalo Martinez Cardenas. Chef Gonzalo traveled all the way from Mexico City to Columbus to help...
Chef Recs—What are They and Why Should I Care?
On our quest for the BEST food in the world, Troy and I have found that the experts know best. Chefs as well as other...
SPAGIO—An Event Near & Dear To Our Hearts
Recently SPAGIO, SPAGIO Cellars and the Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital put on a masterful culinary event, the 14th Annual Celebration of Wine, Food...
Farewell Rampons, Farewell Carpi
Farewell Rampons. You have been so good to us. Before we go, we want to show you all a few photos of the Rampons home...
New Video – Making Cappelletti Pasta
MAKING CAPPELLETTI PASTA For all of you pasta lovers, we just posted this new video about making Cappelletti in Brodo (broth) with the Rampon family...
Our BEST Balsamic Vinegar in the World
After many tastings, we finally found our choice for BEST 12 year balsamic vinegar in the world. Introducing Acetaia Pedroni Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena...
Shout out to Columbus Food Adventures
Just thought that I would take us back to Columbus today. Troy and I joined a Columbus Food Adventure tour Friday night. We are thrilled...
Tasting Balsamic
We are gathered in the tasting room at Fattoria Uccelliera. Grace carefully pours several dots of aged vinegar on our spoons. We taste youngest to...
How to Make Balsamic Vinegar
Troy and I choose Modena as one of our main stops in Italy because we want to see how the experts make balsamic vinegar (and...
Balsamic Vinegar—What’s all the fuss?
I have always had an appreciation for balsamic vinegar, but it isn’t until I see the process with my own eyes that I fully realize...
Fantastic Food Recommendations for Columbus, OH
I’m so excited to share these fantastic food recommendations from our home town. I was surfing the internet and checking out some of the best...
Giorgio’s Welcome Soup
With biting eight degree temperatures and a blanket of snow, it’s the perfect time to share a bowl of steamy soup. As we mentioned before,...
Giorgio’s Seafood Spaghetti
Giorgio treats us to a gourmet feast nearly every night we stay with the Rampon family. Tonight is seafood spaghetti. He begins by cleaning and...
Making Cappelletti—Part III
It’s time to finish our cappelletti. Making Cappelletti—Part I covers the Rampon family’s savory filling. Part II shows how to make, fill and shape cappelletti...
Making Cappelletti—Part II
Happy New Year everyone! We hope you had a nice holiday. Back to our Cappelletti fest. Begin with an Italian pasta dough recipe made with...
Making Cappelletti—Part I
Making Cappelletti is a blast. It is typically made by Italian families for Christmas or New Year’s Day. During our stay in Italy, we spend...
Christmas Cappelletti
Christmas, what a wonderful time of the year. There is a special tradition taking place in homes across Northern Italy this holiday season—making Cappelletti in...
Bottling Olive Oil By Hand
Troy and I have harvested olives and we have been to the press. Now, it’s time to bottle. Guido bottles all of his wine and...
Italian at Home
Let’s come home for a moment. It is almost Thanksgiving after all. This post features a Columbus chef—Jay Cotrell. He is the Executive Chef at...
Sunday Lunch Service
Sunday lunches at Due Papaveri are very similar to dinner. Guests are welcomed with a glass of Prosecco, followed by four decadent courses, homemade liquors...
Light Lunch in the Hills
Today is sunny and the mountains scream green. It is the perfect day to set the long table on the terrace and enjoy a light...
Carrot Cake with Mascarpone Cream
Charlotte’s carrot cake is our #1 BEST dessert at Due Papaveri. Troy and I can not get enough of this cake. We eat it every...
Ode to Mima
This post is dedicated to Mima, our host Willie Cappi’s mother. Mima, thank you for creating your wonderful salt, Sale di Mima. Housed in Willie...
Orange Balsamic Jam recipe posted
Charlotte’s Orange Balsamic Jam recipe is posted! This jam is one of our BESTS at Due Papaveri. Charlotte serves it with a wedge of Parmigiano-Reggiano...
ChopSizzlePop! TV Debut Webisode
We are thrilled to post our first ChopSizzlePop! TV webisode featuring the stunning bed & breakfast and gourmet restaurant, Agriturismo Due Papaveri, located between Modena...
New Pasta Recipes Posted
Hi Food Lovers, Just wanted to let you know that Charlotte’s pasta recipes are posted! Troy and I chose our BESTS and posted them for...
We Have Arrived
Whew. 24 hours of planes, trains and automobiles—and we’re here. We have arrived at Due Papaveri, a bed and breakfast with a gourmet restaurant near...
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