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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Given their richly nuanced flavor profile and lusciously smooth textures, roasted sweet potatoes can be the ideal base for a sweet and savory dip.
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Rather than settle for frosty tipples that lack pizzazz, why not wake up flavor with a drizzle of coffee creamer?
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If you want to add a bit of spice and flavorful dimension to your breading or batter, try tossing in some ranch dressing mix to kick things up a notch.
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If you're ready to add a little extra something to your vinaigrette dressing recipe, why not draw some inspiration from a classic dirty martini?
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Trade your basic berry smoothie concoction for something slightly different, yet equally as creamy. Enter, strawberry soup.
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When made properly, pulled pork is full of flavor - and there are plenty of ways to achieve that. One ingredient to boost pulled pork is closer than you think.
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A little time on the grill really brings out the umami flavors in sardines, but grilling isn't always an option. Get the same flavor using your oven.
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Tasting Table reached out to Wissam Baki, the executive chef at Amal Miami, for his expert take on the best way to season lamb burgers for a delicious meal.
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Adding turmeric to the pickling juice when prepping eggs for pickled deviled eggs turns them a wonderful color, and also opens up a gateway to flavor.
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While it takes several ingredients to make the salsa irresistible, chunks of deliciously ripe mango are by far the most important component of the recipe.
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Mashed sweet potatoes are pretty eye catching on their own, but you can upgrade both their taste and visual flair by serving them inside orange peels.
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To satisfy ceviche cravings in a totally fuss-free way, simply swap fresh fish for something canned, such as tinned tuna.
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Illustrating her culinary prowess in 'Dollywood Presents: Tennessee Mountain Home Cooking,' Dolly Parton shares a recipe for creamy coleslaw.
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We spoke to expert Lauren Chambers of Direct My Day to help unravel one of the mysteries of how to best plan the food for your big day.
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Have you noticed a foul odor coming from your can of wine? There's a scientific reason for it that has been explained by experts at Cornell University.
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Instead of going for a can of soda or a tall pint of beer, try experimenting with a white wine pairing the next time you eat a cheeseburger.
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There are many reasons why adding bourbon to your next batch of apple butter could enhance the recipe and lift its flavor in ways you might not have imagined.
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There's nothing better than homemade ice cream. That's why it's important to store it properly or else the flavor can be altered.
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A lengthier marinade (at least six hours) allows for tenderizing and flavoring agents to make more of an impact on your pork tenderloin's texture and flavor.
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Some folk love the acidic tanginess of rhubarb, but the ingredient does come with a few warnings, one of which is that there are some pans it reacts badly with.
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Let's face it: Store-bought pesto can be hit or miss. Luckily, you can kick that middling bottle up a notch with this one canned ingredient.
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Though technically made from fruit, tomato juice can come across too tangy and vegetal for your taste buds. This type of tomato will help sweeten it up.
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Elevate your summer salads with a quick and simple, yet unexpected, touch. Pickled apples need to go on your next salad, and here's how to make them and why.
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While most think about marinara as being one of the best sauces for meatballs, simmering them in buffalo sauce might be the tastiest option yet.
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Adding fresh ingredients, tangy sauces, and colorful garnishes can enhance any dish. Spice up your next hot dog with these Tex-Mex inspired toppings.
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Sloppy Joes are a classic American sandwich, but for a bit of an umami punch, consider adding a dash of this soy-based ingredient to your canned sauce.
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There are many ways to elevate homemade apple pie, but it only takes one truly unexpected addition to take this standard to soaring new heights.