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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.
End of the Summer – “Tomatoes in all their Glory”
It is once again that time of the year for all of us who are home gardeners to take a step back and admire all the hard work and the rewards that have been reaped over the past few months. Summer has drawn to a close and it begins to show in the... Read More >
Final steps – A true artisan salame is crafted
The hunt is on…….. all of the necessary ingredients have been researched and located through various vendors. My tracks cover a visit to our Heritage pork producer, here I look to gain further understanding of their operation along with... Read More >
Behind the scenes story in creating the Un Mundo – Piccante salame
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... Read More >
SUMMER PICNIC SALAD – Volpini Prosciutto with Fresh Farfalle Pasta, Sweet 100′s and Basil
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. ... Read More >
CHEF’S VIEW from CONCEPT to MARKET – ‘NEW WORLD’ CURED MEATS
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... Read More >
Inspirational and busy week of food
There is no doubt that this week will be one for the record book, it has been highlighted by a visit from a long time friend and fellow chef, new product R & D, recipes along with wine and cheese pairings for Volpi Un Mundo salame and will draw... Read More >
EARLY SIGNS OF SUMMER INSPIRE UPDATE TO AMERICAN CLASSIC – “BLT”
Now that is finally starting to feel like Spring in the Rocky Mountains, I can’t believe we’re only a few days away from Mother Nature making the transition to Summer, where does the time go….. Since my early days as a cook in Napa Valley,... Read More >
“Un Mondo” – “One World”
It is through the visionary eyes of Lorenza Pasetti that the John Volpi Company has opened their arms, mind and spirit to embrace the entire world. It is not just the special moments in our lives or our work that put us in contact with those outside... Read More >
GRILLING SEASON BEGINS FOR THE WEEKEND WARRIOR
In anticipation of the upcoming Memorial Day weekend there is a little spark that ignites in all of us knowing that the unofficial first day is here to kick off the grilling season. Not to say that I haven’t been using the Weber grill during... Read More >
House-Cured Pancetta Stesa and Arrotolata Completed
I am excited to announce that the journey of our ‘house-cured’ pancetta has come to a close and very happy to say with much success. It has been a fun to watch and document the process of ‘home’ curing using traditional Italian cured meat... Read More >
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