http://www.volpifoods.com Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:13:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There certainly has been a buzz in the air here in Colorado when it comes to the XXI Winter Olympiad.  No doubt part of the reason being that Colorado Springs is home to the USOC and we have one of our countries Olympic training centers.  I find it amazing how ... http://www.volpifoods.com/gourmet-italian-food-for-xxi-olympic-games-weekend/ Mother Nature sure has a way to provide influence over one’s day to day activities.  The cold temperatures and blankets of snow that covered most of the country over the past few weeks have kept me inside more than usual and finally presented the opportunity to get through the pile ... http://www.volpifoods.com/italian-cuisine-and-culture-inspire-a-great-meal/ There is plenty going on in this crazy mixed up world these days.  No doubt that each and every one of us has set aside a little time in our daily routines and have taken a good look at ourselves to see where we really are and put into perspective ... http://www.volpifoods.com/italian-cured-meats-where-less-is-more/ The beginning of this week I found myself in one of those ‘in depth’ and focused food conversations with a very good friend who happens to be the Executive Chef for one of New York City’s iconic restaurants, Union Square Café.   The subject of our conversation centered on the importance ... http://www.volpifoods.com/quality-ingredients-yield-quality-products/ There is no shortage of interesting stories in the news these days and certainly one of the most covered and tragic is the earthquake in Haiti.  It has been just over a couple weeks since this devastating event and in that time we have witnessed our nation along with other ... http://www.volpifoods.com/cooking-an-italian-dinner-to-benefit-the-community/ Now that we’re a couple weeks into the New Year I find myself itching to clean up, organize and get the past year stored away.  Of course, personal and work related paperwork is part of this task and something we all dread. In fact I hold off for the first ... http://www.volpifoods.com/crispy-volpi-pancetta-spinach-and-ricotta-cannelloni-with-tomato-sauce/ The New Year has arrived and with that a chance for all of us to embrace the excitement of change, a new beginning of sorts with our daily lives.  I look forward to 2010 with optimism, hope and enthusiasm for the adventures that will unfold in the months ahead. Now that ... http://www.volpifoods.com/bucatini-all%e2%80%99amatriciana/ 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 ... http://www.volpifoods.com/buon-natale-2009/ 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 ... http://www.volpifoods.com/holiday-traditions-and-customs/ 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 ... http://www.volpifoods.com/authentic-volpi-winners-announced/