Sylvia Tomczak
School
University Of Toronto, University Of Gastronomic Sciences
Expertise
Italian Food, Natural Wine, Sustainable Gastronomy
- Sylvia is a Canadian food writer currently based in Northern Italy, sipping natural wine and living la dolce vita.
- Every time she visits a new country, the first stop on her list is a local market or grocery store to check out new and interesting ingredients.
- When she's not getting her hands dirty whipping up something delicious, she's either reading her Nonna's old cookbooks or scrolling TikTok for the latest food trends.
Experience
After spending much of her childhood watching her Italian grandparents make sauce from scratch, cure their own meats, and make their own wine, these moments inspired Sylvia to further explore her culture, prompting her to eventually write her first book, "Honey & Truffles". Since then, her work has appeared online and in print for publications like RestoBiz and The Preserve Journal. With a love of words and enogastronomy, Sylvia remains passionate about learning new things through a foodie-focused lens and sharing them on her personal blog.
Education
Sylvia earned an Honors BA in Italian Studies and Professional Writing & Communication from the University of Toronto. Following her love of food, she earned her Master in Food Culture, Communication & Marketing from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy. She's currently completing her wine certification from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust.
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Stories By Sylvia Tomczak
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While you could stick with the classic combo of soda and hotdog, there's one must-try Costco food court hack that is too nostalgic to pass up.
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Can you eat your leftover steak tartare? There are important facts you need to know when it comes to this raw delicacy.
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To elevate the flavor of your basic lemonade, try adding in powdered drink mixes to create unique combinations - and add a pop of color, too.
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Squashed tomatoes give us a bright red pasta sauce, so it makes sense to think they'd result in a fire engine red wine ... and yet, that's not the case at all.
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Chicken salad is a go-to classic for many weekday lunches, but it can get boring after a while. Adding a sweet element is the way to spruce it right up.
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Much like how wheat vodka can highlight zestiness or rye vodka can emphasize nuttiness, corn vodka can provide extra sweetness.
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Meatloaf is a wonderful dish, but it can quickly become boring if not accommodated properly. In any case, consider using sweet and sour sauce for a tangy kick.
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Eating pasta and tomato-based sauce while sipping a glass of vino Italiano is a pleasure. But, our expert tells us, forget rosso, and go for bianco, instead.
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If you're looking to air fry some fruits, look no further than kiwi! Bold and texturally unique, air-frying kiwi makes for the perfect on-the-go snack.
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Wedge salads are probably one of the most enigmatic greens to eat out there. Dynamic in composition, its consumption requires one to be meticulous in approach.
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It's true that you can use any vinegar to pickle fruits and vegetables, but your choice in the matter will affect the taste of the final product.
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One of the benefits of cooking with shredded beef is that you usually have a lot left over. But how long can that beef sit in the fridge before it goes bad?
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If your homemade chocolate sauce seems to always turn out too runny, don't despair. You can thicken it up with a couple cubes of cold butter.
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When you're concocting a homemade salsa you get to tweak the ingredients however you like, but with a store-bought jar you may find it lacking in punch.
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Do you want to take your next sandwich to unimagined heights of deliciousness? Then consider adding a layer of confit-style pork rillettes.
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You've got a wide range of options when it comes to butter and baking, and it's the end result you're looking for that will determine which you pick.
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Grape seed flour is full of flavor, and can lend a more unique flavor to your baked goods that you would normally use typical baking four in.
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A really great dry-aged steak is full of rich almost funky flavor and melts in the mouth. To try dry-aging at home, always opt for as big a cut as possible.
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It's fun to try new things in the kitchen like learning how to make wontons, but those wrappers can be tricky to handle without a few tips.
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While charger plates might look a lot like regular plates, eating off of them is a major faux pas. Here's why you shouldn't put food directly on a charger.
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Although it might not be part of the traditional lineup of ingredients for a margarita, sage heightens complexity and brings balance to the cocktail.
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Citrus may be what you're used to, but next time take a more tropical approach when matching fruit with your fish filets and try dragon fruit instead.
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As coffee connoisseurs know, not all Nespresso pods are created equally. So which pod should you always have on hand for a reliable cup of java?
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Are you sick of BBQ sauce slipping off of your chicken as you cook it? Break out your kitchen torches, we've got a solution inspired by crème brûlée!
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At first glance, Catalina and French dressings seem similar enough to be mistaken, but the saucy condiments bear qualities that make them clearly distinct.
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It's always a good idea to have some quick and easy appetizer recipes ready to whip up for guests, and this one is both simple and delicious.
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A delicious and balanced salad is not only one that tastes great and looks visually appealing; the best also incorporates different textures.