Inspiration from Aspen Food and Wine 200...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 06 23rd, 2009 | 4 Comments
I just returned from a fantastic culinary adventure this past weekend, Aspen Food and Wine Classic 2009, which added to the excitement of it being Father’s Day!  I arrived on Thursday afternoon after a scenic and memorable motorcycle ride through the back roads of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains.  Little...
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A Favorite Father’s Day Feast...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 06 11th, 2009 | 4 Comments
As the upcoming celebration of Father’s Day approaches I realize this was a holiday that I never really took the time to understand its origin. So having that in mind, time for a little education and thought as to the importance of this day and an effort to make this year a little more special. A complement...
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Salame 101: Proper Handling, Shelf Life ...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 06 5th, 2009 | 2 Comments
History, science  and Italian tradition have deliberated, tested and determined that the ideal storage temperatures for artisan salami would be a cool environment, around 55 degrees.  Since this is difficult for majority of us to maintain, refrigeration is the next best solution.  Artisan salami...
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Salame 101: Ingredients, Flavor and Text...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 06 4th, 2009 | No Comments
As a chef I have a continuous pursuit for knowledge both to create a solid foundation for my craft and secondly to provide an environment to teach and inspire young cooks.  It is this belief which caused me to ask, can I pass along a simple yet informative understanding in regards to the buying, handling,...
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