Tag Archives: Mario Batali

Food for Thought: Bill Buford’s Dirt

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Burnt My Fingers

Bill Buford is a lucky guy. He loves to cook and is good at it. But his true talent is persuading world class chefs to take him under their wing—as a student, a stagiare, a baker. He does the job … Continue reading →

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Looney for uni (sea urchin gonads)

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

The email from Catalina Offshore Products brought some exciting news: premium uni, normally $18.99 for a 120 g tray, was on sale for $13.99 for one day only. There was a minimum purchase of $50, meaning I had to commit … Continue reading →

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