For A Game-Changing Cheesecake, Grab A Packet Of This Drink Mix
While we acknowledge that a cheesecake is a delicious dessert, there's one easy addition you can make to bring a whole new slant to this classic favorite.
Read MoreAfter 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.
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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While we acknowledge that a cheesecake is a delicious dessert, there's one easy addition you can make to bring a whole new slant to this classic favorite.
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