Behind the scenes story in creating the ...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 08 23rd, 2010 | No Comments
The journey for Un Mundo – PICCANTE begins with research first to define the style of salame embedded in the history and traditions of southern Italy.  I start with one of the master’s, Armando Pasetti.  In 1938 at the age of fourteen, Armando leaves his Italian home to begin his apprenticeship...
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SUMMER PICNIC SALAD – Volpini Pros...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 08 13th, 2010 | No Comments
It never ceases to amaze me just how fast time passes lately.  As I look at the calendar find that it is the middle of August, summer produce is bountiful and soon the Labor Day holiday will be here to bring ‘summer’ to its official close.  Friday’s mornings have become somewhat routine for my...
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CHEF’S VIEW from CONCEPT to MARKET ...
Posted by Chef Michael in Uncategorized on 08 3rd, 2010 | No Comments
It’s the day to day adventure with food that makes my job exciting and every changing.  As a chef and consultant that specializes in new product R & D, I find myself embarking on ‘Indian Jones’ style of exploration involving food and food history which throws open doors to new worlds and cultures...
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