But today? Forgione is just like the rest of us, diving into his pantry and fridge to see what he can make with what he has. While the COVID-19 outbreak has closed his restaurant and led to social distancing measures around the world, he continues to find joy in cooking. This time of year is also one that, normally, would see people (including Forgione) gathering their families for celebrations. With Easter today, we were curious how a celebrity chef is making do with limited resources for a celebratory dinner. “We’re doing an Easter ham,” Forgione said. “I literally just went into my pantry and found some whiskey; I had brown sugar that was as hard as a brick like everyone else.” And with that he was able to make a glazed ham fit for celebrating, which he shared on Instagram. For those of us who aren’t professional chefs, Forgione also gave us a few useful pieces of advice for making the most of your pantry and getting inspired to work with what you have. Here are his four tips:
