Chef’s Favorites with Cesare Mazzetti: “Banana with balsamic glaze is bizarre, but unbelievably delicious.”
From grapes grown in the vineyards in the hills of Modena, the Italian family business Mazzetti makes not wine, but balsamic vinegar. The recipe for the perfect aceto balsamico has been passed down from father to son for three generations. Cesare Mazzetti: “Banana with balsamic glaze is bizarre, but unbelievably delicious.”
Always in the fridge
“Fresh ready-made salads and soups.”
Favorite drink
“London Mule, I’m a huge gin lover!”
Favorite ingredient
“Shrimp.”
Guilty pleasure
“Nutella, like most Italians ;)”
Favorite balsamic recipe
“Meat Canolini: homemade Italian ravioli with Mazzetti Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.”
Most unusual dish with balsamic that is absolutely worth trying
“Banana with balsamic glaze is bizarre, but unbelievably delicious.”
Strangest dish I’ve ever eaten
“Asian kimchi with a Nutella sandwich – and no, this is not one to repeat.”
Favorite restaurant
“Osteria Al Cantone, just outside Modena. It’s a small, rustic restaurant without any frills, but they make the best tortellini in the entire region.”
When I don’t feel like cooking
“Then I spray some vinegar on my broccoli and eat it with some focaccia bread.”
The best advice I’ve ever received
“That came from my father. ‘Never give up trying,’ he said.”
For my last supper, I choose
“Without a doubt: oysters and cold white wine!”
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