It’s a Porchetta Party!

Not too long ago, I received an intriguing email from my friend and Special Fork food editor, Linda Anusasananan, the former recipe editor of Sunset magazine.

“I've been fantasizing about the porchetta sandwiches I saw last week sold from the Roli Roti truck at the Ferry Plaza,” she wrote. “The line was about two blocks long – far too long to wait, so I never got to taste them.

“That weekend I saw porchetta turning on the spit at the Burlingame farmers' market. I asked if I could buy some and the vendor said someone had special-ordered the whole roast. He said I could do the same thing and pick the porchetta up at one of the farmers’ markets.”

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Mom’s Potato Salad is a Family Favorite

By Lori Powell

I love my mom’s potato salad which is a version of my nana’s. Mom just made some last weekend when my brother came to visit from Australia, but not enough. Seems that there is never enough of this family favorite, sooo I had to make it for myself the other day since my comfort craving hadn’t been satisfied.

It is the perfect side dish for a picnic or Fourth of July BBQ and it’s my go-to summer comfort food. (Remember that the salad has mayo so it’s best to keep it cool by simply placing the serving bowl in a larger bowl filled with ice, so it stays chilled while outdoors.)

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