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Note from Peter: Liz Barrett is the Editor at Large for PMQ Pizza Magazine, one of the world’s major sources of all things having to do with pizza. Her new book just came out and Liz agreed to answer a few questions for us.  I wanted to post some of the photos from the book, including its great cover shot, but our technical problems are preventing that for now, so…Read More…

Hi Everyone, I’m on my way to Chicago for the bi-annual WheatStalk Conference, our version of Woodstock, where 250 serious “bread-heads” gather for workshops, lectures, demo’s and all things bread. I’ll be leading a wood-fired pizza workshop.  Lots of fun!!!  I’ll blog about it right here when I get back. (And I’m sure at least one pizza quest adventure awaits us in the Windy City — not yet sure where…Read More…

Hi Everyone, We have a new posting from Brad coming soon, all about a killer Lamb Merguez sausage pizza that he came up with in his Primavera 60. However, we’re having some technical issues with our photo posting service. As soon as we clear that up, we’ll post it. Also, I have an interview coming up with Liz Barrett, Editor at Large and writer for PMQ Magazine (Pizza Marketing Quarterly)…Read More…

I first saw Robin Williams perform about a year before his career took off, when he was doing stand up in San Francisco, where I lived at the time. I was about 28 years old and I went to a comedy club, called The Boarding House, with a friend, having heard rumors of this hot new comic. About ten minutes into his frenetic routine my friend and I looked at…Read More…

Hi Again, I’m about to head out with my wife SUsan for some long-awaited R&R, so will just post a quick one today and do a more substantial posting when I get back. I want to tell you then all about The Kneading Conference that I just attended in Skowhegan, Maine, a true fantasy camp for serious bread-heads, but still need to gather my photos and collect my thoughts. I…Read More…

Hi Again, It’s been awhile; crazy summer, going way too fast.  Just a few quick items for you: –First, we’ll be running Bob Radcliffe’s final installment of the Rocky Ford Tomato Pie series in a few days, so please do check back. It’s been a very inspirational story, full of useful tips for anyone who loves pizza and also for those of us who still have a dream or two…Read More…

As promised, here is the announcement of the new book project I wrote about a couple of weeks ago, “Modernist Breads.” I’ve copied the text below but, for photos and a link to the Modernist website, see it in full at: http://modernistcuisine.com/2014/05/the-art-and-science-of-bread/ (The text below is copied from the link above, written by the folks at Modernist Cuisine. Enjoy! I’ll keep you all posted as we get deeper into the…Read More…

Hi Everyone, In a day or two we will be posting Part 4 of Bob Radcliffe’s entertaining series on his quest for the perfect “tomato pie.” We’ve been getting great comments on this, especially from people who have been to his Franklin Society events and have had Bob’s pies and have now deified him (read the comments if you don’t believe me). I can’t wait to get to eastern Carolina…Read More…

This Saturday, April 12th, I will once again be at the annual Asheville Bread Festival (this year marks the 10th anniversary). Harry Peemoeller, Lionel Vatinet, and many other great bakers will also be teaching classes and, as usual, every bread baker within at least 100 miles will be there showcasing their beautiful products. It all takes place at the culinary center of A-B Tech, Magnolia Building and I advise you…Read More…

Hi Folks, This is mainly for our followers in the Charlotte area where, aside from the national scandal of our mayor resigning over corruption charges (how embarrassing for us all here in this most aspirational of cities, the worst news since the days of Jim and Tammy Fay Baker at the nearby PTL Club and “theme park” — but don’t get me start), tonight we offer a more positive opportunity:…Read More…