Product Description
by Jessica Paholsky (Author)
An enchanting culinary journey through 40 countries, Once Upon a Pesto unlocks the creative potential of pesto with 120 internationally inspired recipes that explore food history and culture.
Once Upon a Pesto is a new and whimsical way of thinking about how flavors and textures pair with creativity and flexibility on a global scale. Pesto is not a specific recipe--it's a process. Through this approach, you will master the homemade pesto process, discover innovative applications for many pesto recipes, and explore the foods and world around you. The first edition features 40 different countries and cultures to inspire you to think of the kitchen as a fun, hands-on space.Author Biography
Jessica Paholsky is a dynamic and experienced marketing and communications professional. Her career in digital storytelling began at Penn State University, where she earned two bachelor's degrees in visual communications and fine art photography, along with two minors in international arts and international studies. She also graduated with honors in both photojournalism and Italian through the Schreyer Honors College. Jessica was named the Penn State College of Communications Student Marshal and received several prestigious awards, including the Reuben and Gladys Golumbic Scholarship, the W. LaMarr Kopp International Achievement Award, the Randy and Maria Yanoshak Technology in Media Award, and the Scripps Howard Foundation Internship Grant during her academic career. Throughout college and early in her professional career, she explored the cultures of 14 countries across three continents. Once Upon a Pesto showcases Jessica's expertise in storytelling, travel, culture, and food, blending her academic and professional experiences into an insightful global food journey.
