Johnny Iuzzini is to the dessert world what Shawn White is to snowboarding. He is a master of this decadent craft and firmly solidified his place in the land of pastry after a decade of work at the renowned four star Jean Georges in NYC and countless accolades, including the prestigious James Beard award for Pastry Chef of the Year. …
Popovers with Strawberry Butter
I honestly can’t remember what I ordered for lunch that day. I don’t remember what season it was, what I was wearing or exactly how many years ago this lunch took place. All I recall is feeling extraordinarily special as I sat with my Grandmother at The Zodiac, warm from the oven popovers and sweet strawberry butter at our fingertips, while …
Strawberry & Dark Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
I dedicate this post to the late Graeter’s Ice Cream Shop on Romney Road in Lexington, Kentucky. May it rest in peace. For anyone who grew up in Lexington in the 90’s and who frequented the Romney Road-Ecton Park corridor, Graeter’s undoubtedly left an impression on their childhood. We went there nearly every weekend. Before little league games. After little …