I know Todd as the meat man, so you can imagine he’s a pretty big deal at MGFD… or anywhere for that matter! There’s rarely a time I venture into the back of the house when Todd’s not there working his tail off, and he’s always patient with my curiosity about what he’s making. Whether rolling up housemade pancetta, curing and smoking bacon twice weekly in our parking lot cabinet, or breaking down gorgeous Fudge Farms pork chops as pictured above, he’s carved out an important place for himself in the kitchen and is a wealth of butchering knowledge. Of course, that’s not all he is. I’ve been looking forward to this Q&A for a while now. Please enjoy learning more about Todd, too, below. Continue reading
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