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Michele Goldenberg
ABOUT
Location:
Toronto, Canada
Michele is a passionate world traveller and home-cook. She's travelled over 50 countries and during her travels and always seeks out rich experiences off the beaten path to learn the local food.
After spending decades running her own international business, Michele joined The Chef & The Dish to help bring amazing experiences into homes of people around the world. She leads the team in ensuring our clients and partners receive white glove service and an experience they'll never forget. She's also semi-famous for her potato latkes.
Stuffed Meatballs with Salsa Verde
Class Menu I’m Craving
Tomatillos
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What is DOP? Understanding Italian Food Labels
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Italian Cuisine Added to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Why This 2025 Decision Matters
Why UNESCO Added Italian Cuisine to the Intangible Cultural Heritage List On December 10, 2025 food history was made. UNESCO’s recognition places Italian cuisine in the category of living heritage — cultural practices that embody identity, craftsmanship, memory, and community. Italian cooking is not defined solely by recipes, it's defined by the traditions, values, and techniques passed down through generations. This includes everything from small-scale farming and artisanal food production...
The Best Mashed Potato Recipes: 5 Top-Rated (and different!) Versions You Need to Try
There’s one thing I will forever associate with my childhood, and that’s mashed potatoes. Yes, the founder of a cooking school is about to wax poetic about the humble potato, because it is, without question, the most important dish of my youth. It ’s Jenn here, the founder of The Chef & The Dish, and as the holidays roll in, I always get a little more sentimental. This time of year makes me crave all the simple joys—slow mornings in pajamas, unhurried cups of coffee, long talks with family,...
