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A Weekly Letter from Chef Laura's Kitchen
Every Thursday, I share seasonal recipes, cooking tips, behind-the-scenes stories from my kitchen, class updates, and Mediterranean & Italian cooking inspiration — straight to your inbox.
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What to Expect
Seasonal Recipes
Dishes built around what's fresh and in season, with ingredients you can actually find.
Cooking Tips
Practical techniques and shortcuts I've learned from years in professional kitchens.
Behind the Scenes
Stories from my kitchen, recipe development adventures, and what I'm cooking at home.
Class Updates
Be the first to know about upcoming cooking classes, courses, and special events.
Mediterranean Inspiration
Italian and Mediterranean cooking traditions, ingredients, and flavors I love.
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Recent Issues
April 20, 2026
Garlic
Finally, a garlic press that's worth buying!
Read on SubstackApril 16, 2026
Say Ciao To Your Food Processor
There's something that happens when you crush basil with a mortor and pestle. Your food processor doesn't know about it.
Read on SubstackApril 9, 2026
The Reset Meal You Actually Want Right Now
Letter from the Kitchen
Read on SubstackApril 3, 2026
Inside the Olive Oil Bottle with Elaine Trigiani
Olive oil is something many of us use every day—often without a second thought.
Read on SubstackApril 2, 2026
A Guest, a Celebration, and a Rat in the Kitchen
He's a cute rat!
Read on SubstackMarch 27, 2026
Welcome to Midwest Meets Mediterranean: A Different Way to Think About Cooking
In this first episode of Midwest Meets Mediterranean, Chef Laura Bonicelli introduces the heart behind the show—blending seasonal Midwestern ingredients with Mediterranean inspiration in a way t...
Read on SubstackMarch 26, 2026
The "Acid Pop" Secret (+ The Asparagus Dish that says Spring)
Why your food might be missing a "volume knob" and the story behind my favorite Italian Risotto.
Read on SubstackMarch 19, 2026
The Secret Physics of a Perfect Sear
From nixtamalized corn to the Leidenfrost Effect: Why your dinner is (technically) floating.
Read on SubstackMarch 12, 2026
A Letter From My New Mediterranean Kitchen
We've moved — and I have a March 27th secret I've been keeping for months.
Read on SubstackDecember 15, 2025
Midwest Meets Mediterranean Is Coming In January
In this short trailer episode, Chef Laura Bonicelli introduces Midwest Meets Mediterranean — a fresh, flavorful podcast that blends seasonal Midwestern ingredients with Mediterranean inspiration...
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