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rockrose [cisto/cistus creticus] is a medicinal plant that has been used therapeutically since ancient times on the rocky coasts of the Mediterranean. It’s been used to treat stress/anxiety; to aid in calming and relaxation, and it was used on Mount Olympus to heal Greek warriors. Rockrose is a “fire-follower” with seeds that can remain dormant for many years then stimulated to sprout by wildfires. Their pink/purple and white flowers speckle the black volcanic landscape of Pantelleria in springtime.

looks like it's time for #CHEEKYtravel ✈️ stay tuned for adventure updates + news! #spring #primavera #andiamo #thecheekychef #CHEEKYbici #orecchiette #fattoamano

Last night's #warehousebreakin pop-up dinner party was nothing short of a beautiful collaboration. My dear friend, Danielle Aquino, from @gustiamo had a brilliant idea to combine #thecheekychef cooking with their artisanal Italian products in a renegade dinner party inside the dark warehouse. Tucked away in the Bronx, amongst pallets of San Marzano tomatoes, we set a beautiful candle-lit table to celebrate the feast of San Giuseppe. I am so lucky to have had a partner to plan this event with. While I'm usually working solo, it was incredibly comforting and inspiring to team up with Danielle. She was the perfect host chatting with the guests, managing food service and sneaking drinks into our make-shift kitchen. We had the pleasure of working with Salvo Agusta from @palermostreetfood to pair Sicilian wines with the meal. Sharing food, celebrating spring and clinking glasses with new friends was the perfect way to give thanks to San Giuseppe. Grazie Mille @ela_tarantella Beatrice @gustiamo @PalermoStreetFood @mrwarman and the whole gustiamo team. Of course, wishing @fabrizialanza was in New York with us too! 📷Thank you to our amazing photographer for the night Andrew T. Warman @mrwarman and guests @simranjaising marissa, @dankay max, @fotowhoa @health_posture_neatness @ginofortebuono @mal4380 @caffebook

festa di san giuseppe pop-up dinner in the bronx #thecheekychef @gustiamo #warehousebreakin (at Gustiamo)

Chef David Tannis knows what's up when it comes to #artichokes. Keeping it simple this week with his @nytimes Pan-Roasted Baby Artichokes recipe #DavidTannis #sundayonthesill #thecheekychef #springveg (at 72nd Street)

Celebrity Stylist @lacyredway intros @headshoulders new #MoistureCare line to beauty editors thru a #cookingclass w/ Chef Linda Sarris highlighting the collection's key ingredients - #almond oil and #coconut essence. #THECHEEKYCHEF #ksgram @headshoulders @mmcgram @kitchensurfing

letting these babies brew a little til I get back to NY. #limoncello #arancello #bloodorange #fattiincasa #thecheekychef #CHEEKYbusinessjuice 🍋🍊🍸 (at cheeky cucina & giardino)

cheeky business juice ™ #homemade #limoncello #arancello #bloodorange #thecheekychef #meyerlemon #160proof #fattiincasa #alcool #alcohol #brooklynbooze (at cheeky cucina & giardino)