Split Pea Soup : Real Food

Last weekend in Sonoma I had a delicious example of Real Food, steaming hot homemade Split Pea Soup from the stove of our good friend Steve Arelt. Making enough for a hearty first sitting with plenty left over to freeze … Continue reading →

Pork Ragù al Maialino

Pork Ragù al Maialino Serves 4 Sam Sifton, NYT 9/29/10 Last September, NYT food writer Sam Sifton wrote about Marc Forgione’s (son of respected chef and restaurateur Larry Forgione) restaurant, Maialino. The most popular pasta dish on the menu, a … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Leftovers : Turkey Pot Pie

Thanksgiving Leftovers The morning after Thanksgiving I cut the breast meat off the turkey carcass and put what was sliceable into the turkey sandwich zip lock bag; smaller pieces went into another plastic bag. Next I cut dark meat away … Continue reading →