Understanding Types of Italian Cured Mea...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 07 29th, 2009 | No Comments
Salume is one of those culinary words we all have used and heard many times over.  For the most part, it is widely accepted as a ‘term’ to define Italian meats that have been produced through a salting and curing process.  The origin of the word ‘Salumi’ traces its origin back to Sale, or ‘Salt’. The...
Read More
Summertime Backyard Barbecue Ideas...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 07 17th, 2009 | No Comments
Now that summer is ‘officially’ in full swing, we find ourselves busy with our children’s sports, yard work, gardens, vacations and backyard barbecues have become almost a daily activity. I really feel there is a subconscious calling in all of us; the long hot days of summer are all about barbecue...
Read More
Understanding Quality In Extra Virgin Ol...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 07 10th, 2009 | No Comments
The Volpi family has invested decades of knowledge, passion and dedication to their craft in order to achieve the highest quality throughout their entire brand.  It is through meticulous attention to detail starting with a concept, moving next to recipe development, time investment searching for the...
Read More
International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Com...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 07 8th, 2009 | No Comments
I think we can all agree there certainly is no shortage of press and media when it comes to being informed, educated and influenced about food and wine in our daily lives.  We are exposed each and every day to magazines, television shows and networks, newspapers that all reach out in similar yet individual...
Read More