Offal Good

Amuse Cochon

This event is going to be great! I hope to see you there.

WHAT: A group of top Bay Area chefs will each prepare a heritage breed hog from head to toe for this competition. Guests and professional judges will determine a winner based on creativity, classic preparation and overall best flavor. The winner will be crowned the “Prince of Pork”. In addition, five selected family-owned winemakers will showcase their wines.

WHO: A Taste Network Event featuring:
Chris Cosentino, Incanto www.offalgood.com Watch on Iron Chef this Sunday the 26th!
Allan Benton, Benton Smoky Mountain Country Hams www.bentonshams.com
Peter Pahk, Silverado Resort www.silveradoresort.com
Taylor Boetticher, Fatted Calf Charcuterie www.fattedcalf.com
Ryan Farr, Orson www.bestbyfarr.wordpress.com
Wineries: Palmaz Vineyards, Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyard, Hill Family Estate, Saddleback Cellars, and Thomas Michael Cellars.

THE JUDGES
Chef Rob Lam of Butterfly SF
Chef Jesse Wall of Bounty Hunter Provisions
Jan Krupp of Krupp Brothers Estate | Veraison | Black Bart
Dave Mclean of Magnolia Brew Pub
Kylan Hoover “Entre-pig-nuer” Red Mountain Farms
Tim Borman City of Napa Fire Chief
Todd Anderson of Conn Valley Vineyards
Bob Hurley of Hurley’s Restaurant & Bar
Jill Techel City of Napa Mayor
Lynn Giacomini Stray of Point Reyes “Original Blue”
Tom Stafford of Black River Caviar
Sam Mogannam of Bi-Rite Market
Sheamus Feeley of Rutherford Grill
Nick Heinrich of Triple S Ranch, Calistoga
Pam Simpson of Chase Family Cellars
Jan Newberry of San Francisco Magazine
Dick Steltzner of Steltzner Vineyards
Scott Bog of Hudsun Ranch Continue reading Amuse Cochon…

Outside Magazine Video

In the November issue of Outside magazine there is a story based on nutrition and recovery for athletes. I was asked to give a few recipes and there is a video to boot. Take a look its a solid recipe for Cornish Game hen Fra diavolo with dandelion greens and fennel super simple and nutritional.

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Iron Chef America Again!!

I am sure you all remember the first battle againsts Mario Batali.

Yes the rumor is true I am going back for another shot, as seen here in the ABC News video “Iron Chef Secrets Revealed”. I am honored to have been asked back to stadium kitchen. This is what you all wanted; the battle between me and my friend, Iron Chef Michael Symon. This coming Sunday October 26th tune in to Food Network and watch. Look for your local listings. Continue reading Iron Chef America Again!!…

Abbaitor photo collection

Click on the image to go to the article and see more photos.

I was lucky enough to acquire a lot of  antique abattoir photos a few years ago. After the slaughter house piece ran in SF Magazine I let a few of them out to bee seen by the world.  The photos I chose are very cool to see, very simple and austere but to the point. Continue reading Abbaitor photo collection…

Gourmet magazine loves pigs head

I was shocked when Gourmet Magazine asked me to butcher a pigs head for the video section of there website. This is a major push for offal exposure to the mass public, I give them huge credit for going outside the box.

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Le Sang Des Betes 1949

This is a black and white short documentary about the slaughter houses of Paris in 1949 by George Franju, the title translates to “The Blood of the Beasts” .

This video was given to me a few weeks ago and I wanted to show it here on the site.

This is a graphic film and to some it may be offensive.

The rest of the movie is after the break.

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Sorry I have been busy

Well its been a bit since i have written so i figured i would give an update. I have traveled to NYC, LA and few others in between. I even started to race my bike again to get back in shape my first race was the SSWC in Napa CA, what a great time that was. To top it we have opened the retail location and store front for Boccalone in the Ferry building market place. This isn’t an excuse but the facts I have been busy and been neglecting my website, but do not fear there is more coming. Continue reading Sorry I have been busy…

To Eat Local, Kill Local

San Francisco Magazine’s august issue broke into a very touchy subject slaughter, “To Eat Local, Kill Local”which I was proud to be a part of. Slaughter houses are just like prisons, no one wants one in there back yard. But isn’t it amazing how people want criminals to go some where, and they want meat to come from some where as long as its no where near them. Please read this article and look at the bigger picture of how a sustainable and humane slaughter house can work in the bay area. Please help this cause, it would be a great benefit to all the local farmers and ranchers. Continue reading To Eat Local, Kill Local…

Deciphering the Menu

Eats.com has a page on Deciphering the menu: offal They spent some time talking to me and  other chefs around the country about there reasons and beliefs on offal cookery in there restaurants. Take a gander and see what you think, they did a great break down of offal cuts with descriptions that you would find on menus around the country. This should be a great resource for any diner. Continue reading Deciphering the Menu…