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.

Seasonality of Foods

It is finally that time of the year I look forward to; the harsh winter season which kept all inside and bundled up has past. The subtle breezes and early warmth of ‘Spring’ is a sign to throw open the screen doors and windows, take a deep... Read More >

POACHED EGGS with CRISPY VOLPI PANCETTA, MIXED GREENS, GORGONZOLA and PUGLIESE

The recent issue of ‘La Cucina Italiana’ brought about the sudden urge to race to the airport and jump on the next flight to Italy. Reality quickly set in, this wasn’t going to happen, so the next best thing – COOKING! ... Read More >

FRESH PAPPARDELLE with SPRING PEAS and PROSCIUTTO

Tomorrow I will accomplish another one of those ‘first’ moments that you cherish with your children. I get to be my son’s prop for show-n-tell as we demo how to make ‘fresh’ pasta for the class. Starting this adventure with five ingredients... Read More >

Family Heritage behind this Italian Meat Company

Waking up this morning I quickly realized it was going to be the ‘perfect’ family day prisoners to our home. Spring snow in Colorado has dumped 8 inches of fresh powder so far with predictions of 18+ inches before the storm moves on sometime... Read More >

Getting Back to our Roots with Natural Ingredients

I visit a local farmer’s market once a week and walk the stands. I enjoy talking with the purveyors to learn about how they raise their fruits and vegetables. You can get a real sense of the care these folks take and the pride they have in their... Read More >

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