Written By Guest Writer Edibles / Food Events Sep 13, 2011 Okanagan Chefs Association Presents Farm to Fork Competition SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter PinterestChef Brandon Pridie -2011 Winner of Okanagan Chef’s Assocation “Farm to Fork Global Scholarship” Competition held at Sunshine Organic Farm. All images: Claire SearThe Okanagan Chefs Association along with the Canadian Culinary Federation held the 2nd Annual “Farm to Fork Global Sponsorship” on Sunday. This grueling Black Box Iron Chef competition saw 5 of the Okanagan’s best junior chef’s compete for a 3 month scholarship at La Petraia, a culinary school and certified organic 175 acre farm in the Chianti region of Tuscany run by Canadians Michael & Susan McKenna Grant. Last year’s winner, Robin Sigurdson from Manteo’s Resort-Wild Apple Restaurant is currently on scholarship at La Petraia and is blogging about her experience on her blog Ciao Canada, Bonjouro Italy.With only 5 spots available in the competition it is an honor to be chosen as a competitor for this event. This year’s talent roster: Brandon Pridie from Grapevine Restaurant at Gray Monk winery, Julie Price from Okanagan College Culinary Arts, Katie Foster from RauDZ Regional Table, Peter Watkins also from RauDZ Regional Table, and Ivy Fan Yang from Manteo Resort’s-Wild Apple Restaurant. The Okanagan College Culinary Arts program provided Assistant Chefs Ryan Shewchuk, Nigel Tearle, Jesse Hiscoe, Dasha Swetlishoff and Ran Bryshun.This year’s secret location was Sunshine Organic Farm and the competing chefs were allowed to use the large outdoor community oven and pick any of the herbs, vegetables and fruits from the farm gardens to accompany the Black Box Ingredients of Sockeye Salmon, Quadra Island Scallops supplied by Codfathers, free-range chicken and wild boar bacon supplied by North Okanagan Game Meats, Coronation Grapes supplied by Stoney Paradise Farm and fresh chanterelles and corn supplied by the Kelowna Farmer’s Market. A wonderful lunch was enjoyed by all who attended with wine donated from Grey Monk Winery, newly opened Intrique Winery and RauDZ Regional Table supplied the Italian wine.Congratulations to winning Chef Brandon Pridie who is off to Italy next fall. Gray Monk Winery is having a stellar year in the kitchen; Executive Chef Willi Franz won the Chef of the Year Award earlier this year from the Canadian Culinary Federation– the first time for an Okanagan Chef in the 46 years of the award. Clearly, the protégés of the Okanagan’s best chefs are receiving the training, guidance and mentorship to guarantee the Okanagan will be showcasing Canada’s next wave of superstar chefs.Canadian Chef FederationFood EventsOkanagan SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter Pinterest Written By: Guest Writer We get many people writing guest articles for us, as well as past contributors. This is the Guest ... Read More You may also like EAT Magazine News / Food News January 28, 2021 CITY EATS February | March 2021 If you haven’t yet taken advantage of Victoria’s free local delivery program, Downtown Delivers, you have until February 15 to try it ... Read More Food News / Pantry / Review January 28, 2021 Some Like It Hot — A Hot Sauce Tasting Party A Hot Sauce Tasting Party Gillie Easdon gathered 15 local, house-made hot sauces and four brave souls to taste-test them. It was a mid-October, late ... Read More EAT Magazine News / Food News December 7, 2020 EAT’s 2020 Gift Guide EAT’s 2020 Gift Guide. Not just for the holidays! Bolen Books Flavor by Yotam Ottolenghi ($45.00) Cat’s Meow Trivet ($6.95) Book Seat ... Read More EAT Magazine News / Food News November 30, 2020 CITY EATS December 2020 | January 2021 A new bakery has opened in the Leland building at 2506 Douglas St. Working Culture Bread is serving up naturally leavened sourdough breads, as well ... Read More Food / Food News / Restaurants November 30, 2020 Eating Out—At Home Originally published in EAT Oct|Nov issue. Are you missing those romantic date night dinners, a favourite dish from a local chef, the fluffy ... Read More Breads / Food / How to Cook / Recipes November 27, 2020 Rosemary and Feta Potato Loaf A delicious homemade bread is always a welcome treat that can really set the mood for a good day. This is an approachable recipe to bring to holiday ... Read More Comments are closed.
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