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Vineyard, Winery
& Wine Industry Consulting


A Fried Chicken Research Department Update
I recently spent several days deep in fried chicken R&D for a consulting project and thought I would share a few insights that might be...
Pietro Buttitta
Jun 4, 20195 min read


Recipe - Pistachio Olive Oil Cake
This recipe has gone through many iterations (as have I) since I started working it in 2007. It was originally based on recipes from...
Pietro Buttitta
May 24, 20192 min read


My Ode to the Oxtail
Here is a hint for those who like to cook - use oxtail. Yes, it looks like a giant denuded penis and yes, it is actually the tail which...
Pietro Buttitta
Mar 11, 20194 min read


Espelette - The Devil and the Details
I remember my first espelette. I am only about 50% on the anniversary, and sometimes the car is not where it was left, but I remember...
Pietro Buttitta
Mar 10, 20194 min read
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