Chef Michael's Blog

Chef Michael Laukert

Volpi Foods welcomes Michael Laukert, renowned chef, specialty food consultant and former Culinary Director for Michael Chiarello’s NapaStyle television series on Food Network, PBS and Fine Living.

In addition to writing this blog, Chef Michael is consulting with Volpi to develop recipes utilizing Volpi Italian meat products.

To read more about Chef Michael, click here.

Recipes arriving daily from the fans of Volpi

It’s ‘OFFICIAL’, ‘Authentic Volpi’ has been released and we are all excited to hear from our fans and faithful followers. Emails have been showing up on a steady basis from Volpi customers in response to the ‘Authentic Volpi’ recipe... Read More >

AUTHENTIC VOLPI – Recipe Contest!

As the holiday season approaches this is a very busy time of the year at Volpi Foods, the entire team is gearing up and double checking all of the Prosciutto, Artisan Salami, and specialty Italian meats to ensure they are perfect. In addition to... Read More >

AUTHENTIC VOLPI – Italian Cookbook to Be Released

Now that we are in full swing of the autumn season there is certainly plenty to get excited about in regards to food and wine. This past week I headed west to California, a week back in the Napa Valley for work on a couple new food projects. ... Read More >

Autumn colors bring change to the kitchen

There is no doubt that as a Chef this is my favorite time of the year to be cooking. Don’t get me wrong, cooking is a joy and something I look forward to each and every day. It’s just that during this time of year there is a chill in the... Read More >

SPAGHETTI RECIPE with VOLPI CALABRESE SALAMI MEATBALLS

The adventure in the kitchen couldn’t have been better today. Father and son shared the afternoon creating a new spaghetti recipe and a few laughs while rolling out the meatballs. I spiced up the recipe with the addition of Volpi Calabrese... Read More >

Thought for the day – The Origin of Spaghetti and Meatballs

I’m not quite sure what has prompted all the recent excitement, but whatever it is the last week or so I have found myself inundated with articles, food columns, family requests and soon to play a role in a movie – MEATBALLS, specifically the... Read More >

Let The Journey Begin, Our Homemade Genova Salami

The magical time has finally approached and time to embark on my journey with my 6 year old son and our first attempt together making ‘homemade’ Genova salami. It took a little coaxing and bribery to get him in the kitchen today, however once... Read More >

Homemade Italian Salami Outline

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... Read More >

Making Your Own Salami At Home

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... Read More >

VOLPI’S Philosophy Starts at the Farm

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... Read More >

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