THIS WEEK'S READING PROJECT:
Who are we?  Mostly its me, Paul Matteucci paul@foodcrunch.com But my sources include my partners in crime, 3-year-old son and farmers' market companion Max, my wife Susan, and a bunch of friends and relatives with whom we cook, eat and play.  Over time, I will be crediting them below: 
Tom Alexander--frequent dining partner, including getting us in at elBulli
Paul Bertolli--former chef at Oliveto and Chez Panise; now running Fra'Mani
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Donna Bohling--Cooking School Companion
Doug Kalish--Cooking School Companion
Yolanda Gonzalez--Cooking School Companion
Adam Grosser--Creative home cook who turns us on to more exotic meals

--About Us
FOODCRUNCH brings you the FoodCrunch Blog the FoodCrunch List and some of the best food sources available locally, nationally and internationally.

We comb publications, websites, blogs and podcasts.  We visit farmers markets, contact the best chefs and home cooks.  We annoy as many people, who know something, as possible. All to discover the finest ingredients and their sources so you can acquire them, use them and amaze yourself, your family and your friends.

All this is not without its burdens.  Our research requires us to buy, buy, buy, cook, cook, cook and taste, taste, taste.  Oh will it ever end?