Author Topic: Craig's Neapolitan Garage (Read 87352 times)

dellavecchia · « **Reply #1100 on:** October 08, 2012, 07:10:07 PM »

Craig - Your margheritas are always perfection. And is that broccolini?

John

TXCraig1 · « **Reply #1101 on:** October 08, 2012, 07:29:15 PM »

Quote from: dellavecchia on October 08, 2012, 07:10:07 PM

Craig - Your margheritas are always perfection. And is that broccolini?

John

Thank you John. Yes mozz, tomato, broccolini, spicy fennel sausage, calabrian chilies.

TXCraig1 · « **Reply #1102 on:** October 14, 2012, 03:41:51 PM »

It was Dellavecchia hommage at the Garage last night. I prepared my take on his incredible Doppia bufala con erbe http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,21400.0.html and his Scarola calzone http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,19526.msg191104.html#msg191104.

My version of the Doppia bufala con erbe was a little simpler that John's - call it singolo bufala con erbe - topped only with Mozzarella di Bufala, chives, a drizzle of evoo, and a pinch of sea salt. For the calzone, John uses escarole, cured olives, capers and olive oil. I had tons of arugula, so I used arugula, cured olives, capers, Meyer lemon olive oil, and a pinch of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Bill (Wheelman) made the real thing at the Texas Pizza Summit, and it is better with escarole.

These pies are 60%HR. I think next time I'll go to 60.5%.

TXCraig1 · « **Reply #1103 on:** October 14, 2012, 03:42:20 PM »

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Mangia Pizza · « **Reply #1105 on:** October 14, 2012, 06:12:36 PM »

Craig, I don't think your pies could possibly get any better looking than that...... I am so envious.......

BTW, good selection of wine too...... congrats!

TXCraig1 · « **Reply #1106 on:** October 14, 2012, 06:21:43 PM »

Quote from: Mangia Pizza on October 14, 2012, 06:12:36 PM

Craig, I don't think your pies could possibly get any better looking than that...... I am so envious.......

BTW, good selection of wine too...... congrats!

Thanks you! That bottle had been at the bottom of the cellar for a while.

Jet_deck · « **Reply #1107 on:** October 14, 2012, 09:31:11 PM »

The baby broccoli, sausage and Calabrian chili + oil has my full attention.

TXCraig1 · « **Reply #1108 on:** October 14, 2012, 09:35:53 PM »

Quote from: Jet_deck on October 14, 2012, 09:31:11 PM

The baby broccoli, sausage and Calabrian chili + oil has my full attention.

It's rather tasty.

taylorpetrehn · « **Reply #1109 on:** October 14, 2012, 11:07:40 PM »

TXCraig1, I've been frequenting your threads for a while but haven't actually posted until now. Your pizzas are an inspiration! Thank you.

Taylor

dellavecchia · « **Reply #1110 on:** October 15, 2012, 07:27:10 AM »

What an honor! I can only aspire to make pies that look this incredible. That margherita should be on the cover of the Caputo bag.

John

pizzablogger · « **Reply #1111 on:** October 17, 2012, 07:59:12 PM »

Stunning as always!

How was the '94?

Thanks -- k

fornographer · « **Reply #1112 on:** October 17, 2012, 08:59:42 PM »

Craig, how would you best describe the flavor of the dough on this latest batch? Creamy? Sour? Tart?

TXCraig1 · « **Reply #1113 on:** October 17, 2012, 09:54:11 PM »

Quote from: pizzablogger on October 17, 2012, 07:59:12 PM

Stunning as always!

How was the '94?

Thanks -- k

Very nice - great year. Still quite rich.

TXCraig1 · « **Reply #1114 on:** October 17, 2012, 09:54:39 PM »

Quote from: fornographer on October 17, 2012, 08:59:42 PM

Craig, how would you best describe the flavor of the dough on this latest batch? Creamy? Sour? Tart?

Creamy as is almost always the case.

thezaman · « **Reply #1115 on:** October 19, 2012, 10:47:56 PM »

craig, did the shirt impart any extra flavor on your pies? i like pizza dog to!!!

JConk007 · « **Reply #1116 on:** October 19, 2012, 11:11:45 PM »

Yeah Nice logo ? and I didnt even get 1

John

thezaman · « **Reply #1117 on:** October 19, 2012, 11:50:58 PM »

there is one on the way, since i stole it from you

TXCraig1 · « **Reply #1118 on:** October 20, 2012, 09:53:29 AM »

Quote from: thezaman on October 19, 2012, 10:47:56 PM

craig, did the shirt impart any extra flavor on your pies? i like pizza dog to!!!

I baked what was probably my best Margherita ever while wearing it. Coincidence? I think not.

thezaman · « **Reply #1119 on:** October 20, 2012, 10:59:56 AM »

I'm cooking sunday. wearing a garage shirt and a flirting with fire . i want to see how they effect flavor. it will be a controlled test. both x large and neither washed.it should be quite a battle.