SEASON Weekly

A free weekly letter from Chef Michael Rossi. What's in season, why this week's menu, and the moments from the market and kitchen that don't fit inside a recipe.

Oct 5, 2026

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4 min read

Fast and Slow

A twelve-minute pork and a seven-hour braise in the same week, and why both are easy for the same reason.

Michael Rossi

Sep 28, 2026

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5 min read

It Was My Brother's Idea

One of the best dishes I ever put on a menu, and I didn't come up with it.

Michael Rossi

Sep 21, 2026

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5 min read

The 5:30 Moment Starts Before 5:30

Good cooking is not always about moving faster. It is about knowing when the work needs to happen.

Michael Rossi

Sep 14, 2026

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3 min read

The Familiar Things Still Require Care

Simple food still deserves technique, attention and the kind of care that makes it worth asking for again.

Michael Rossi

Sep 7, 2026

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6 min read

The Way We Cook Starts to Change

The ingredients are still familiar. But the way we cook them, pair them and plan dinner begins to turn.

Michael Rossi

The Best Part of the Season Is the Overlap

Aug 31, 2026

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5 min read

The Best Part of the Season Is the Overlap

Summer is still here. Fall is already showing up. That's where the fun starts.

Michael Rossi