Dinner at Eight, LLC

Dinner at Eight, LLC With a 50-year career spanning every facet of the hospitality industry, Chef Larry P. Chef Larry P.

Canepa is a Certified Culinary Educator and the creative force behind Dinner at Eight, specializing in "food-tainment"- a unique blend of culinary expertise Dinner at Eight is a Culinary Education service that offers Educational classes on food and culture, cooking classes, Farmer's Market demonstrations and specialty catering and event planning. Canepa is a Certified Culinary Educator with a dyna

mic, innovative and engaging style that incorporates food history, culinary arts, education and food-tainment into every class, dinner and event. Each presentation includes a fun, ‘food-tainment’ experience and analysis of the historical, social and cultural aspects of food and culture. Canepa believes in the Farm-to-Table approach to food, education and dining and works closely with local farmers, growers, and food artisans to create a delicious and informative food experience.

Give away “starving artists” ducks for Palette to Palate class 😀
08/31/2026

Give away “starving artists” ducks for Palette to Palate class 😀

Eat from the rainbow. Occasionally, I take my own advice on how to “build a better plate”. Tonight is smoked Atlantic sa...
08/30/2026

Eat from the rainbow. Occasionally, I take my own advice on how to “build a better plate”. Tonight is smoked Atlantic salmon with cracked pepper, sautéed brussels sprouts with orange olive oil, broccoli with a peanut ginger sauce and sweet potatoes.

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08/29/2026

SERIOUSLY????

08/27/2026
Oy vay! Homemade matzo ball soup with chicken broth and bok choy
08/27/2026

Oy vay! Homemade matzo ball soup with chicken broth and bok choy

Discover why iconic culinary matches—like sharp cheddar with crisp apples, rich dark chocolate with flaky sea salt, or s...
08/27/2026

Discover why iconic culinary matches—like sharp cheddar with crisp apples, rich dark chocolate with flaky sea salt, or spicy chili with cooling lime—taste so extraordinary. In Dynamic Duos: Delicious Food Pairings, you will unlock the science and sensory art behind combining ingredients to create unforgettable dishes.

Whether you are an aspiring home cook or a curious foodie, you will leave with a refined palate, practical tasting techniques, and the intuition needed to turn simple meals into mouthwatering masterpieces.

Quintessence refers to the perfect, most typical example of a quality or state, or the purest essence of a substance. De...
08/26/2026

Quintessence refers to the perfect, most typical example of a quality or state, or the purest essence of a substance. Derived from the Medieval Latin quinta essentia (literally meaning "fifth essence"), the word has evolved from ancient philosophy into modern language and cutting-edge science

n ancient Greece and medieval science, philosophers like Aristotle believed the universe was comprised of four terrestrial elements: earth, air, fire, and water.

The Fifth Element: They posited that a fifth, celestial element—aether or quintessence—permeated the cosmos and made up the stars and planets.

Medieval alchemists spent centuries trying to extract this pure, latent substance from everyday matter, believing it held the key to curing all illnesses and extending life

Transforming everyday ingredients into culinary gold through the art, science, and magic of flavor. The connection betw...
08/25/2026

Transforming everyday ingredients into culinary gold through the art, science, and magic of flavor.

The connection between gastronomy and alchemy is rooted in the transformation of matter, the mastery of elemental forces, and the pursuit of human preservation and wellness.

Historically and conceptually, the kitchen and the laboratory have long shared the same DNA

Going, going, gone is a nostalgic look at disappearing Americana.
08/24/2026

Going, going, gone is a nostalgic look at disappearing Americana.

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