HELLO AND WELCOME TO MY GASTRONOMIA BLOG!

‎”This is my advice to people: Learn how to cook, try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun”-Julia Child

Ciao!, and hello to the wonderful people who love food as much as I do!   Yes, of course my name is Giancarlo Bellisario, an Italian Canadian Culinary Student at George Brown College in Toronto.  My family is my main influence in the kitchen.  My family roots stem from Madrid, Spain in the late 1800's and later to Pescara, Italy which is where most of my folk call home ;).  My 90 year old grandmother always told me ..."food is a love, a passion..the kitchen is a home in itself".   This is also my philosophy, cook with your heart.  Watching my grandmothers cook as a child, and young adult is what has made me want to become a chef.  The flavours, patience, love, and compassion really came out in every meal.  Today, I cook in the honour of my grandparents with a love for food that is impermeable.  With this blog I hope to share my experience and grow as a chef and individual!

Wild Mushroom Trio/
Picahna Brasil w/Chimichurri Butter

Thai Peanut Chicken/
Stuffed Pepper w Quinoa Salad

Herein you will find my journey, and the people whom I am blessed to have inspired me, and continue to support me.  My art consists of two forms, Food and Music.  As a proud member of the 90's rave culture...I took a passion to house music as a young individual..17 years later, I am still playing!! I own an Event Management company, Batts Event Group based in Toronto, and we do many events with a rapidly prestigious growing client base.  My journey into culinary school is this same passion driven by the same ambition and respect.

Pulled Pork Tacos/Lime Crema

I am blessed to be a part of an amazing team, at a great school.  This blog is will be dedicated to my family, the chefs I learn from, Chef Inniss for giving me the best impression of culinary school possible, and to you...FOOD LOVERS! NOW ENJOY AND...SALUTE!

Above are a few of my creations pre culinary school at George Brown all photos are 100% authentic, real and taken in my own home.  


Here is a link to a great blog for food and nutrition enthusiasts
http://www.abbeyskitchen.com/blog/

The blog is great! I would like to see a little more of an international influence in some dishes however the information is overall good for everyone to read.  The nutritional information is quite accurate and lots of tasty ideas here including recipes to get any enthusiast excited for time to Mangia!(eat)

question...
WHAT IS CANADIAN CUISINE?

Jamie Sarner.  (2016) Shedding a New Light on Canadian Cuisine retrieved from
http://jamiesarner.com/toronto-restaurant-reviews/boralia/

Boralia restaurant at Ossington and Queen, north of Liberty Village, has offered an answer to the age-old question: what is Canadian cuisine?

Another mission of mine is to examine and discover what is our Canadian Cuisine?  The many influences and melting pot factors are an imminent motivation to dive right in!!  This restaurant above has seemed to set a new standard in the Canadian Culinary forefront in Toronto.

MY TALISMAN

MOVING FORWARD, WE WILL BE USING A PINK RIBBON IS SUPPORT OF CANCER AWARENESS WORLDWIDE IN SUPPORT OF A CURE FOR LIFE GROUP!