It began with pizza. Livio Velardo was pursuing a psychology and teaching degree, working at a pizzeria for extra cash. But before long, the current … read more
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What We’re Reading: What’s for Dinner?
Fact: we’re all busy. But that’s no reason to give up the great pleasure of sitting down to a home-cooked meal at the end of … read more
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Sous Chef Series: Sedesh Boodram’s Trinidad Chicken Stew
When we asked Sedesh Boodram, sous chef at Hot and Hot Fish Club in Birmingham, Alabama, for a favorite family recipe, he consulted his most discerning customer, … read more
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Sous Chef Series: Emily Hansford’s Farro Salad with Spring Vegetables & Feta
“The beauty of this recipe is its versatility,” says Emily Hansford, sous chef at Atlanta’s Miller Union, who created a satisfying farro salad for the latest … read more
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Sous Chef Series: Stephen Thorlton’s Broccoli with Miso Bagna Cauda
For Stephen Thorlton, sous chef at San Francisco’s State Bird Provisions, vegetables are no afterthought. The chef, who previously worked at produce-centric restaurants Ubuntu, in Napa … read more
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Traci Des Jardins’ Homemade Mexican Favorites
For Chef Traci Des Jardins, Mexican food is soul food. The owner of Jardiniere and Mijita Cocina Mexicana learned to cook at an early age from … read more
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Q&A with Chef Traci Des Jardins
This month we’re thrilled to be featuring Traci Des Jardins, chef at Jardiniere and Mijita in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a culinary style that … read more
