I'll never forget that workshop either, both for that unforgettable opener and the moving story he told about fighting a legal battle to take over his grandson's nutritional care when he was hospitalized. It saved his life. I also deeply admired his ethics and dedication to his staff. He was fired from his Bakery Manager job at Micucci's for advocating for fair wages for his staff. He was a good man and will be deeply missed.
I’m sorry to read about his passing. I really enjoyed your slab pizza class and learned a lot from it, but the thing I appreciated most was your connection to the recipe - a clear fondness for the original and the respect you had for the man that made it. I’ll be making a slab today for my boys’ supper in Stephen’s honour. My condolences.
That's really sad news. I'll never forget seeing him in a magazine wearing an 'I'm Baked' t-shirt, or something like that, and reading about Micucci's. I made sure to grab a slab on my next trip to Portland, and it one of my most favorite food memories of all time. I will definitely be making a slab pizza in his honor, as well. (I did make it once with your recipe and it was amazing- but I forgot to do the peaks and valleys trick!)
Since taking your Slab Pizza class last fall Andrew, it’s been my “go to” pizza formula. It’s always as light and airy as you described. It’s sad to know someone with his talent and heart is no longer with us now. My condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Will also make another pizza in his honor as well.
I'll never forget that workshop either, both for that unforgettable opener and the moving story he told about fighting a legal battle to take over his grandson's nutritional care when he was hospitalized. It saved his life. I also deeply admired his ethics and dedication to his staff. He was fired from his Bakery Manager job at Micucci's for advocating for fair wages for his staff. He was a good man and will be deeply missed.
I’m sorry to read about his passing. I really enjoyed your slab pizza class and learned a lot from it, but the thing I appreciated most was your connection to the recipe - a clear fondness for the original and the respect you had for the man that made it. I’ll be making a slab today for my boys’ supper in Stephen’s honour. My condolences.
That's really sad news. I'll never forget seeing him in a magazine wearing an 'I'm Baked' t-shirt, or something like that, and reading about Micucci's. I made sure to grab a slab on my next trip to Portland, and it one of my most favorite food memories of all time. I will definitely be making a slab pizza in his honor, as well. (I did make it once with your recipe and it was amazing- but I forgot to do the peaks and valleys trick!)
Your tribute to him today was lovely, Andrew!
Since taking your Slab Pizza class last fall Andrew, it’s been my “go to” pizza formula. It’s always as light and airy as you described. It’s sad to know someone with his talent and heart is no longer with us now. My condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Will also make another pizza in his honor as well.
So sad. Thanks for sharing. This is one of my favorite pizza recipes of yours. Made again just a few weeks ago.