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| Chef Chris Greenwald on the Standards of Excellence Chefs Stage |
It should not continue to amaze me when I meet someone in the culinary community who knocks me out, who I then learn is deeply connected to another person I am honored to know and admire. But it still surprises me. Last July I met, cooked with and fell for Chef Christopher Greenwald of Bay Laurel Culinary. Chef is a top notch caterer, sought after cooking teacher and sustainability expert. He was highly recommended to me to be on my Standards of Excellence Global Kitchen Chef Stage at the Marin County Fair. (I won top honors at the Western Fair Awards for “Best Promotional Event” in all of the West! Hey, best in the West!)
With the talent line up I secured, it is no surprise! A HUGE factor in landing twenty five chefs of this caliber was that our team at Standards of Excellence created an experience for the chefs with a Viking Double Convection Oven and Induction Burners.
With the talent line up I secured, it is no surprise! A HUGE factor in landing twenty five chefs of this caliber was that our team at Standards of Excellence created an experience for the chefs with a Viking Double Convection Oven and Induction Burners.
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| Ziggy rules the roost with co-host Clark Wolf |
And then I met Ziggy “The Wine Gal” at the Sonoma County Wine Country Weekend. Ziggy, a top wine and media personality had the crowd roaring with wild and wonderful co-host and culinary celebrity Clark Wolf as they hosted the Viking Chef Stage Chef’s Battle with celebrity chef judge Hubert Keller. Again, having remarkable cooking equipment made the chefs smile! Yes, another S.O.E. and Viking chef experience!
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| I love the behind the scenes banter! |
Of course Chef Christopher and Ziggy are close friends and colleagues, I found out and guess what? We are bringing them to YOU! They will wine, dine and delight you at the Fresh Starts Cooking School in Novato, CA. ! Ziggy is also arranging to get a lamb, vegetables and fruit from the super-sustainable Benzigner Winery www.benzigner.com. Are you in?! READ ON…
Celebrate Spring with Ziggy the Wine Gal and Chef Christopher Greenwald
Benefit Wine & Food Event
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 – 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Ziggy Eschliman, known across the airwaves as Ziggy the Wine Gal, joins Chef Christopher Greenwald of Bay Laurel Culinary to present a spring menu and favorite wines in a spring fling fundraising event. Guests will enjoy an interactive demonstration class that includes a four-course menu featuring local lamb, fruit and vegetables with some of Ziggy’s favorite wines.
The menu includes:
- California Sea Bass Ceviche with Avocado & Chayote Slaw
- Chopped Salad with Point Reyes Blue Cheese and Buttermilk Dressing
- Grilled Leg of Spring Lamb, Grilled Asparagus& Roasted Turnips, Mint & Feta Vinaigrette
- Meyer Lemon Panna Cotta with Local Strawberries
- Chocolate Truffles
Ziggy began her wine career more than 20 years ago, travelling widely to the world’s wine regions. She has served as a private wine consultant, been a partner in Tantalus Winery, and serves as sommelier to the rock band Journey. She broadcasts two regular shows on KRSH-FM radio.
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| The Fresh Starts Cooking School |
Chef Greenwald, formerly executive chef at Iron Horse Vineyards, combines the perspective of a global traveler with a reverence for fresh, local ingredients to produce recipes that have been featured in Wine Country Living, Savor Magazine and other publications.
Tickets cost $49 and include a full meal. For reservations, please visit Fresh Starts Cooking School online.
4 comments:
Rachelle says, "It should not continue to amaze me when I meet someone in the culinary community who knocks me out...", so I'm wondering how many people in how many communities have been knocked cold when they met and got to know Rachelle?
LOVE YOU!
This is going to be a fabulous event
We are psyched!
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