Insight to Natural and Collagen Casings ...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 05 21st, 2009 | 4 Comments
A whole new world has opened up over the past few months while working with Lorenza Pasetti and the staff at Volpi Foods.  One of the first tasks at hand would be to bring new focus and development to the world of ‘hand-crafted’ salami in regards to current and new flavor profiles being made at...
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Seasonality of Foods...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 05 13th, 2009 | No Comments
It is finally that time of the year I look forward to; the harsh winter season which kept all inside and bundled up has past.  The subtle breezes and early warmth of ‘Spring’ is a sign to throw open the screen doors and windows, take a deep breath of the new beginnings and life starting outside. As...
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POACHED EGGS with CRISPY VOLPI PANCETTA,...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 05 5th, 2009 | No Comments
The recent issue of ‘La Cucina Italiana’ brought about the sudden urge to race to the airport and jump on the next flight to Italy.  Reality quickly set in, this wasn’t going to happen, so the next best thing – COOKING!   That in mind, looking to bring back memories and stories,...
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