Chef Joe did not attend culinary school and began his career throwing pizzas at the age of 16 last a local Little Caesars Pizza. Although most chefs do attend culinary school (which is not cheap) chef Joe has shown that you can be successful as an executive chef without it although as he explains the learning curve can be steep.The most important lesson his father taught him was hard work. With three brothers to provide for at times his father had to work a part time as well as a full time job to keep the boys fed and in cleats for football and baseball.

One of chefs lifelong dreams was to dine at the French Laundry and he was not disappointed as he describes an amazing 18 course meal complete with wine pairings.

If you like and cook risotto chef Joe shares his recipe from the restaurant and includes copious amounts of butter and cheese. As a bonus he provides a list of additional ingredients you can include to make your risotto just for you.

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