St. JAWN Dinner Pays Tribute to UK’s Chef Fergus Henderson

Philadelphia, PA—BRICK and MORTAR’s Executive Chef Brian Ricci explores his love of British culture and fondness for Chef and critically-acclaimed cookbook author Fergus Henderson’s Michelin star rated London restaurant St. JOHN with a special two-day event — St. JAWN— featuring a myriad of dishes inspired by and celebrating Henderson’s nose-to-tail philosophy, Weds, Nov 18 and Thurs, Nov 19. 

History of Chocolate

Etymologists trace the origin of the word "chocolate" to the Aztec word "xocoatl," which referred to a bitter drink brewed from cacao beans. The Latin name for the cacao tree, Theobroma cacao, means "food of the gods."

Types of Italian Pasta and Pasta Names

While you clearly don’t have to be limited to only using the prescribed pasta shape with that sauce you’re cooking; you might want to broaden your pasta horizons a bit from the shapes you’re already familiar with. Here’s a little Italian pasta primer to help you learn about some of the more than 350 different kinds of Italian pasta out there. Check your local market to see how many are available where you live!