In this episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with Chef Joe Carli, the Chef / Owner at A Tavola restaurant in Winchester, Massachusetts. They talk about Chef Joe's ideas for heirloom tomatoes, corn and eggplants. We also learn more about his approach to cooking with local seasonal ingredients at the restaurant.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- How Joe's grandfather inspired is passion for cooking with fresh ingredients.
- The story behind Joe becoming the chef / owner of A Tavola restaurant.
- Ways to use heirloom tomatoes, including some methods for preserving that fresh summer taste for a cold winter day.
- The many ways they use fresh corn at A Tavola.
- Ideas for preparing eggplant.
- Chef Joe's approach to making the most of every ingredient.
- Ways to enjoy A Tavola's food at the restaurant or through special take out options.