Homemade Italian Salami Outline...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 08 29th, 2009 | No Comments
I am excited to continue on the subject of handmade Italian Salami, even more so that the weekend is here and my first batch of father / son homemade Genova salami will soon be underway.  As I mentioned in my last post, each step in the process is crucial starting with ingredients, then on to production...
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Making Your Own Salami At Home...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 08 24th, 2009 | No Comments
In life, starting with the day we are born there is an immediate desire and need for learning.  The power of knowledge provides an unmistakable confidence in our own personal foundation. As a chef, this hunger to educate ourselves thrives and opens doors to a wonderful world of adventure. One of my...
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VOLPI’S Philosophy Starts at the F...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 08 7th, 2009 | Comments Off
There is a growing trend in the United States where family farms and foods that created the foundation for this great country are slowly being lost.  Many factors over the years have contributed to this demise including but not limited to population growth, advances of agricultural science, advances...
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Italian Traditional Salami: Types and Fl...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 08 5th, 2009 | No Comments
There is no doubt that ‘salame’ should be and is considered part of the foundation in Italian gastronomy. Italian traditional salame has a long history in the Italian culture with documentation of its beginnings tracing back to pre-Roman times. It is this longevity in history that has allowed the...
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