Food History & Culture

Food History & Culture

A plate of spaghetti and meatballs on top of a table.

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Our Balls are the Best in Whatcom, County. You do not believe? That is ok...
A bunch of sausage is hanging up in the store

If Refrigeration had come earlier…

The salty, savory, pickled things we love would not have been invented out of necessity....
A person is using a knife to cut noodles.

The History of Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo Styles and History I am an Executive Chef, Owner and Artist of a...
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The History of My Torrone. Its a sweet story.

Torrone is one of my favorite confections to make during the Christmas Season. There are...
A white plate topped with pasta covered in sauce.

Riff on the Classic Bolognese

My riff on Bolognese using spaghetti. a slight deconstruction
A plate of food with meat and vegetables on it.

A Jagged Path to Refuge

Cultivating farm-to-table country Italian cuisine at Refugio's with chef Richard Balogh Balogh cutting and rinsing...
A skillet with some food in it on top of a table.

Lasagna The Journey and Exploration

The Journey and the Exploration of Lasagna Began many years ago when I opened the...