(Mar. 16) – Chocolate, lemon, meringue, hazelnuts, carrots, oranges, and all the products from the Amalfi Coast: Salvatore De Riso plays every day with his creativity and imagination, and thanks to his talent he pleases the palate of Italians. And not only: you can enjoy his creations in London or in Russia. “The Russians were the first to discover me,” Salvo explains. “My sweets, thanks to modern technologies, reach unaltered St. Petersburg, and don’t lose their flavor and freshness.” Everyone knows Sal De Riso in Italy, thanks to the successful TV show “La prova del cuoco” and to his books published by Rizzoli. He is considered one of the best pastry chef in the world: Anastasia, Asia, Caprese, Tramontina, Pasticciotto di nonna Carmela are just some of his most famous cakes. “Today – says Dee Riso – I am working on a creation called Sentimento di Sal, a new cake with fresh raspberries, meringues and three different cheeses.” De Riso makes traditional and, at the same time, innovative sweets These delicacies, along with ice creams, conserves, liqueurs,sweet makes Salvatore De Riso one of the most famous and popular pastry chef of Southern Italy. Today De Riso manages its cake shop in Minori, a town in the province of Salerno: “But I am often outside Italy. I love discovering new things and sharing with other chefs: for me pastry is a continuous discovery. It’s a great satisfaction to know that my creations are really appreciated.” Each recipe is a reworking of traditional Mediterranean flavors: “My creations – he says – are a tribute to the extraordinary products of my country, and especially of Southern Italy: lemons from the Amalfi Coast, hazelnut Giffoni, ricotta Tramonti, tomatoes San Marzano.” “Abroad – concludes De Riso – Italy is still synonymous of good food and delicacies, we must not disappoint those who love our kitchen and we must enhance and promote more and more Made in Italy”. (Gil/Peg)
