Ethan Murphy“Pastrami’s Italian Renaissance”: From Cafes to Michelin-Starred MenusPastrami’s rise in Italy: from Michelin-starred menus to trendy cafes. Explore new ways of serving it and making it in Italy13 min read·Jan 22, 2024----
Ethan MurphyItalian Ice, or Water Ice, is a frozen dessert deeply entrenched in the American frozen dessert…Italian Ice, commonly known for its connection to the Italian-American community, has become a beloved frozen dessert across North America…7 min read·Dec 6, 2023----
Ethan MurphyArgentina’s Helado: A Culinary Gem Influenced from Abroad and Now Influencing OthersFrozen desserts have many different incarnations worldwide with their own rich culinary history and recipes. From the classic Hard-Packed…3 min read·Dec 1, 2023----
Ethan MurphyBottling Cocktails: A Journey Through aging Negronis in a BottleIn response to inquiries about my seven-year journey in bottling cocktails, particularly Negronis, I’ve found a unique twist by using…2 min read·Dec 1, 2023----
Ethan MurphyBudweiser, Bud, or Czechvar?In 1265, Ottokar II, King of Bohemia, granted brewing rights to the Czech city of České Budějovice, known as “Budweis” in German. For…1 min read·Nov 15, 2023----
Ethan Murphy“Filetti di Acciughe” a nice Italian way to say Anchovy Fillets!There is an interesting type of caning called “semiconserva” or “semi preserved” which is used for salted anchovies, fish roe and other…1 min read·Dec 28, 2020----
Ethan MurphyGenepy “Naturel”Genepì is a bit of a mystery. It is not clear from what it is made and what makes each brand unique. It doesn’t help that it is made far…3 min read·Nov 3, 2019----
Ethan MurphyAnice Edition: Pallini MistráFounded in 1875, Pallini purports to be the only functional distillery within the city of Rome. Their website and historical advertising…2 min read·Oct 30, 2019----
Ethan MurphyAnice Edition: Pontarlier-AnisIn 1890, 20 year old Armand Guy founded the Rue des Lavaux distillery. After working in other distilleries, Armand took advantage of the…4 min read·Oct 28, 2019----
Ethan MurphyAnice Edition: Anab Arak by Pelter Distillery.Anab Arak, was what launched me into trying other Araks and ultimately, Italian anise spirits. It is the flint that started the blaze…3 min read·Oct 27, 2019----