Article: Quality ingredients, including real Parmesan cheese, never come in a green can.(Entree)

Byline: Lewis Taylor The Register-Guard

In the words of my mother's late friend, Sarah, a woman known for her inspired cooking: "Find a great recipe and throw lots of money at it."

Recently, during a rare moment of inspiration, I tackled a magazine recipe for Ragu Bolognese. I bought the best ingredients I could find, blocked off an entire afternoon, and set to work dicing onions, carrots, celery and garlic.

I sauteed the veggies in butter and olive oil, then added pork, veal and beef. The house filled with wondrous smells, I began to feel like one of Mario Batali's sous chefs and I thought to myself, "I should cook like this more often."

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