Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Executive Chef Michael Poompan

You missed it!  We were thrilled with the Carolina Pork Ribs, Sea salt fingerling potatoes, and Cider Pear Slaw.  The chef was very interesting on food information from nutrition, growers and varieties of various locally grown produce.  Thanks

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Steve Hazelton, The Flavor Authority, Executive Chef Series!



Chef Hazelton really showed his teaching ability by having the students preparing their own dishes.  He is a former instructor at Art Institute and now is a personal chef and private caterer.  See Flavor Authority.

Executive Chef Bill Dvoretsky Hyatt



This is a 'Valentines dinner for Two'  prepared by Chef Bill Dvoretski from Hyatt Hotel in downtown Long Beach as part of the Executive Chef Series on Tuesdays 7:30 pm.

Executive Chef Jose Lopez from Marriott

This is a shrimp stack with turmeric oil and micro greens.  Chef Jose outdid it with shortribs, risotto and a papaya salad.  
Nick wrapped it up by making the stacking tool for everyone in class.  Whoo Whoo...this is great.

Daddy O's and Culinary Enterprises Holiday Event

This bartending is serious business,  and the appetizers were phenomenal...thanks

Vegan-Raw...Forget Cooking!

"I'm enjoying learning a whole new cuisine.  This has really expanded my thinking!"  Delicious