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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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.
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If you are pan-searing shrimp, the best way to do so is with the addition of honey. Find out why honey is a crucial ingredient to this recipe.
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Avoid using forks, knives, and tongs with sharp edges when handling brats because an accidental puncture can lead to an unsatisfactory result.
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Affogato is surprisingly customizable. If you're not feeling beholden to espresso, matcha makes for a great liquid alternative in the dessert.
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We all know boba tea can be refreshing and delicious, but what happens when you drop those tapioca pearls in a spritz cocktail? Perfection.
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Cracked open an extra bottle of wine during the party? Don't let it go to waste -- get the most mileage out of your drink by repurposing it as jelly!
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Nothing hits quite like a homemade ice cream sandwich on a hot summer day. The only thing better is when it's made with cookies warm from the oven.
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Storing any leftover seafood should be done properly, but specifically for some leftover canned crab meat, here's how to correctly store it so it lasts.
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Many people wonder if dried bay leaves are worth using. The answer is to switch to fresh ones, but make sure you read this before using them in your cooking.
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Several factors influence the success of a breakfast casserole, but adding this one essential ingredient can transform it into a delightfully sturdy dish.
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The thought of grinding up shrimp heads may not sound the most appealing, but you'll adore the powerful umami flavor of shrimp powder.
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With grilling season around the corner, we know you'll be breaking out the corn soon. Don't get caught with soggy kernels, though -- avoid them with this tip.
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Bran muffins can boast layers of complexity. You just need to know how to unlock wheat bran's full flavor potential, which is where toasting comes in.
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If you're looking for an easy recipe for a velvety, tasty soup, check out this three-ingredient canned corn soup.
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Making homemade salad dressing is one of life's simplest pleasures - and in order to preserve that, it's important to store your concoction safely.
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As a staple of Costco's offerings, the rotisserie chicken is swapped out every two hours for peak freshness. What they do with the old ones isn't so surprising.
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Morel mushrooms can be quite the snag - be it through foraging or simply finding at the grocery store. That's why storing it properly is imperative.
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We've all seen the display case of steaks at a Texas Roadhouse, but did you know that you're able to go and choose your own? Here's how.
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Enjoying fresh seafood can be as straightforward as stopping by Costco and picking up a package of one of its newest foods, Cedar Bay's Naked Lobster.
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When stocking up on canned salmon at the grocery store, it's important to know what to expect once you open it up. Let's investigate.