A Day at elBulli

Very cool... like the others... couldn't put this one down!!

Knowledge is Power

This is an important read... click here. I found this article on Phillip Foss' chefblog. He is a really interesting and dynamic chef in Chicago. Please check him out at http://www.phillipfoss.net/

Chapter Awards

Justin Lee, Student Culinarian of the Year

I would like to recognize the recipients of honors given at the ACF Caxambas Chapter of Naples & Marco Island Holiday Dinner. Congratulations to you all! We have a great chapter, a great membership and great leadership. Its been a wonderful year. I can only speak for myself... but being honored by your peers is the greatest honor of all. Chris.

Meeting of the Year

Gary's Seafood, Ken Workinger and Chef Michael Madsen at Collier's Reserve

Vendor of the Year

Mikkelsen's Pastry Shop, Paw & Beth Mikkelsen

Student Culinarian of the Year

Justin Lee, Student Culinarian, Palmetto Ridge High School

Culinarian of the Year

Justin Lang, Chef Instructor, Palmetto Ridge High School

Educator of the Year

Claudio Ferrer, CEC, AAC, Chef Instructor, Palmetto Ridge High School

Chapter Member of the Year

Albert Rosa, Executive Chef, Barefoot Beach Club

Pastry Chef of the Year

Rebecca Mahoney, Chef Instructor, Lorenzo Walker Institute, Culinary arts

Chef of the Year

Chris Jones, Executive Chef, The Old Collier Golf Club

ParkerHouse Rolls

cute...

Massive Alba Truffle

2.5 lb Alba Truffle

Check out the story here

The guys at Mikuni Wild Harvest are the best!!