Truffle Risotto & High Heels: A Fashion Queen’s Feast!

In this episode, I invite the fabulous fashion icon Elysze Held into my kitchen for an unforgettable journey through style, culture, and culinary magic.

Preparing a luxurious porcini and truffle risotto with rare lavender rice, we explore Elysze’s legendary career styling celebrities, her philosophies on confidence, and her passion for timeless fashion.

This heartfelt, humorous, and inspiring conversation celebrates elegance in every form—on the plate and in the closet.

Join us for a delicious moment of authenticity, creativity, and champagne-fueled joy.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Sassy Intro Begins
03:01 - Why Dressing Up to Cook Matters
04:46 - How Elysze’s Styling Career Began
07:45 - Truffle Risotto Begins
10:43 - Food, Fashion & First Impressions
12:58 - Defining True Style
16:10 - Celebrity Styling Stories
20:05 - Fashion vs. Function
24:43 - Sprezzatura Explained
26:54 - Closet Organization Hacks
31:36 - Style Icons Named
33:01 - The Royal Fashion Standard
34:06 - Designer Musical Chairs
35:27 - Wardrobe Must-Haves
36:01 - Alter to Fit!
37:02 - Ugly Shoe Trend Debate
38:33 - Fluent in High Heels
39:09 - Risotto Finishing Touch
42:03 - Real vs. Fake Truffle
44:07 - Dinner Party & Dream Outfit
46:00 - Final Toast & Outro

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🛒 Ingredients
8 tbsp butter
1 shallot, minced
1 ½ cups Arborio rice
½ cup dry white wine
4-5 cups warm vegetable or chicken broth
1 tbsp avocado oil
5 oz fresh porcini mushrooms, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 oz fresh summer black truffle, shaved

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👩‍🍳 About Chef Edvina
Chef Edvina is a passionate culinary creator known for her innovative cooking approach and ability to connect with food lovers worldwide. Focusing on seasonal ingredients and creative recipes, she’s built a thriving community of fans globally. Chef Edvina believes in making gourmet cooking approachable for everyone, and her videos are a perfect blend of inspiration, education, and fun.

👗 About Elysze Held
Elysze Held is a celebrated fashion stylist and image consultant with over 30 years of experience in the fashion industry. Known as “Miami’s own fashion expert,” she has dressed CEOs, celebrities, and socialites. Her work has been featured in Vogue, The New York Times, and W Magazine. Elysze is also the founder of Style Out of the City, a Miami-based fashion consulting firm offering personal shopping, wardrobe styling, and closet organization services.