Michael Canzian

  Michael Canzian -un secondo piatto Aside from cooking, kitchens function as a space for a family to gather with one another. It leads to waves of laughter and shared experiences that deepen their bonds. It can also cause arguments. For the most part, it offers meaningful memories that are full of valuable lessons. Quality time is a collective process in the kitchen with everyone focused and involved in the task at hand, which is to create wonderfully delicious food and plenty of it! Moreover, when technological distractions are not around, communication takes place with one another and the family bond can be strengthened, highlighting the fact that a household that can indulge in each other’s presence while being of service to one another. Instilling discipline When children are immersed in cooking at an early age, they naturally develop their interests and skills in the discipline. Cooking teaches children how to be patient when following recipes, how to be organized in the kitc...

  Michael Canzian  on the value of preserving Italian cooking traditions Passion for Cooking As an Italian-American, my passion for food is connected to the culture and traditions I was immerse d  in. During my early years, I spent most of my summers in Italy where I naturally learned about food. I was surrounded by people who had an adoration for cooking. Our  signature recipes  were our pride and joy-something that we held onto dearly because it was not only part of our family culture, but also our identity. Part of the Italian tradition is to pass down recipes from one generation to the next. Whether one is part of a big or small family, food connects us all through well-conceived dishes that are cooked with love and passion. Another part of our tradition is to retain and pass down family recipes as it gives them more meaning; little tweaks here and there won’t matter as long as it stays true to the traditional roots in which it was developed. Cooking and Eat...