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Mark Ferri is a graduate of Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, Calif. He believes in a simple, direct approach that captures the natural beauty and appetite appeal of food. Mark celebrates a life-long passion for food by frequently exploring new restaurants in New York and in Europe, and loves to cook and entertain at his home in the Hudson Valley. Learn more about Mark on his website: http://www.markferriphoto.com/
Indian Sweet Crepes (Patishapta)
A Hindu celebration of the harvest, Sankranti is an occasion on which sweet and savory rice flour crepes known as Patishapta are eaten
Sweet Farmer’s Cheese Balls (Roshagullas)
Roshagullas, simple golf ball-size sweets created by kneading and forming farmer’s cheese into a ball and boiling it, are one of the most widely eaten sweets in India
Molasses and Mango Nut Balls (Gurer Sandesh)
Sandesh, simple sweet cheese balls, are the Bengali lifeblood, and there are confectionery shops on practically every corner that prove it
Coconut Cham Chams
Cham chams are among the most vibrant of Bengali sweets. Frequently colored in hues of pink and yellow, these oblong treats are covered in coconut powder
Indian Rice Pudding (Payesh)
Payesh is a special occasion food in the Bengal province of India. While birthday cake rules supreme in the west, in Bengal this Indian rice pudding is king
Aged White Cheddar & Cider Fondue
A mix of cheddars lends this Aged White Cheddar and Cider Fondue its silky texture and nutty flavor
Shepherd’s Fondue
Three sheep’s milk cheeses—gouda, Ossau-Iraty, and P’tit Basque—combine for a creamy flavor and texture in Shepherd’s Fondue
Asiago, Sage, & Walnut Fondue
This Asiago, Sage, and Walnut Fondue, made with creamy Asiago Pressato cheese, is mild and sweet with nutty tones
Classic Swiss Fondue
Enjoy a delicious tradition with this Classic Swiss Fondue, featuring Swiss cheeses, wine, garlic, and nutmeg
Crème Fraîche & Semi-Sweet Chocolate Fondue
End your meal with this indulgent Crème Fraîche and Semi-Sweet Chocolate Fondue, a natural partner with fresh fruit, gourmet marshmallows, shortbread, or cubed pound cake
