Archive for June 2024
Our Best Breakfast Recipes & Ideas
A house classic “The Cleveland†has a long history of my dining in Jewish Delis and reveling in the potato cakes which they made. They were thin and crispy and as big as a plate. What I remember was they came with sour cream and applesauce. That memory stayed with me when we opened Rifugio’s…
Read MoreDelicious Ideas For Peace of Mind and Daily Bread.
One may ask how to make a great loaf of bread? I would say take a walk on the wild side. So, that is what I did. I took my shoes and hat on a sunny cold beautiful day hopped down to the Deming Heritage Eagle Park. You see it’s right outside my door. I…
Read MoreLasagna Bolognese Recipe
Below are listed 3 findings from the world wide web speaking of the history of Lasagna. I will speak of my experience with lasagna and why it is so important to me. The readings below will only help in adding depth to your understanding of its joy it brings me as an artistic chef. Being…
Read MoreSpaghetti & Meatballs
Our Balls are the Best in Whatcom, County. You do not believe? That is ok come try them. Our Balls are the best in Whatcom County. We use a select choice of spices and meats in just the right way based on the Non’s of Italy and some of our own adjustments to make them…
Read MoreWe hired a new chef!
Talking to my Elders. Speaking to my elders and respecting my ancestors is becoming a ritual for me the older I get. That almost sounds funny. Yesterday I had the pleasure to speak to Hank Rensink our neighbor to the East of us. He stopped by to say hello and have a chat. Made a…
Read More2019 Restaurant Awards
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Read MoreRooted to our Ancestors
Meditation Walks,  Walking to meditate helps to clear the mind and activate deeper meaning. It allows me to become more grounded and to feel the earth beneath my feet in a literal and spiritual sense. My teacher pointed out the obvious to me as he was having brunch a couple of weeks ago that the whole…
Read MoreThe best coffee in town
Taormina Espresso, from Caffe D’Arte in Seattle, Washington is by far one of their best blends of espresso. It has many levels for me. One, it is the place that my wife and I had our second honeymoon and therefore holds a romantic place in my heart both bitter and sweet. A balance is always…
Read MoreIf Refrigeration had come earlier…
The salty, savory, pickled things we love would not have been invented out of necessity. Such things as salami, pickled cabbage, salty cheeses. You see there was a stark change in what used to be a very seasonal rhythm to food. In the spring things started to grow and people keeping with the summer and…
Read MoreThe History of Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo Styles and History I am an Executive Chef, Owner and Artist of a restaurant called Rifugio’s Country Italian Cuisine. I love history and mysteries. So when something appears to be conflicting in what I think and what other people think is suppose to be or not to be than its my task to…
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