BUON NATALE 2009!!!...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 12 24th, 2009 | No Comments
As the sun rose this morning I was greeted with its warmth and light reflecting off the newly fallen snow.  I’m enjoying watching the ‘golf ball’ size snowflakes fall from the sky along with my second espresso of the morning.  The house remains quiet, only the occasional rush of warm air from...
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Holiday Traditions and Customs...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 12 22nd, 2009 | No Comments
There is certainly plenty that can be said for this time of year. For me, each Holiday season brings a ‘buzz’ to the air. This has much  to do with the celebrations and festivities that take place both professionally and personally. For a cook it is a wonderful time to be in the kitchen. As with...
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‘Authentic Volpi’ Winners An...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 12 14th, 2009 | No Comments
It has been a fantastic week out of the office excited about the opportunity to be in the kitchen and behind the stove everyday.  A wave of memories came rushing back this week of my younger days as a young cook in the Napa Valley.  My kitchen hasn’t seen this much activity since recipe testing for...
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‘AUTHENTIC VOLPI’ recipe con...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 12 9th, 2009 | No Comments
‘AUTHENTIC VOLPI’ recipe contest has ended with success! We are all very happy and excited at Volpi Foods because the customer response to our recipe contest was more than we could have ever expected.  Entries were received from all corners of the United States, with entries received from...
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