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“LEADING THE NORTHWEST’S CULINARY ARTS INTO THE 21ST CENTURY THROUGH PROFESSIONALISM, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.”



November/December 2008

Presidents Message Page 3

Upcoming Meetings: December APPRENTICE FUNDRAISER!!!!

Chefs News Western Regional Conference

Thank you In appreciation of your help. Page 5

Inaugural Ball update AAC Dinner Page 3,4 Page 2

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Advertising Opportunities Washington State Chefs Association Website and Newsletter

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RESERVE EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

TIME TO VOTE

BYLAW CHANGES WE NEED EVERYONE TO GO TO www.washingtonstatechefs.com AND VOTE. ALL PROFESSIONAL, SENIOR AND STUDENT MEMBERS DO IT NOW - DO NOT DELAY Upcoming Meetings Monday, December 8 - Safeco Field 6pm see page 2 for details Monday, January 12 - Olympic College, Bremerton 4pm Planning Meeting for 2009 - Refreshments Monday, February 9- Skagit Valley Community College 6pm Details to follow Monday, March 9 - Columbia Tower Club 6pm Chef of the Year Banquet

Washington State Chefs Association - ACF

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 MEETING (reserve on-line by December 4) FUNDRAISER FOR THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

6:00pm - 9:00pm Reception: Oaxaca Mole Roasted Pistachio, Cocoa Butter –Honey Roasted Pistachio Gougers in Arugula-Roasted Garlic Veloute Brioche “Pizza“ with Pheasant Sausage and Goat Cheese Gravy Wild Mushroom and Braised Beef Shooter, Grilled Naan Jellified Rosemary Ham-Lentil, Dark Chocolate Mayo Croccantini French Brie Layered with Dried Fruit and Toasted Cocoa Bean Austrian Speck and Tomato Butterbean on Artichoke Flat Bread

Trinchero Chardonnay, Beringer White Zinfandel, Red Diamond Shiraz

HAVE YOUR COMPANY INFORMATION ON THIS “AN EXPERT KITCHEN - RATIONAL USA” PAGE! The Dinner Spicy Chestnut Flour Dredged Sockeye , Gremolata Prawn, and Truffled Scallop Mousse Cumin-Carrot timbale with Verbena- Chive Cream and Parmesan Air

Chateau St Michelle

2006 Pinot Gris

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,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Seared Beef Tenderloin Glazed with Bleu Auvergne Szechuan Peppercorn Araguani Demi Potato Tower, Caramelized Brussel Sprouts and Herbed Red Pepper

Stone Cellars 2006 Merlot ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Golden Chocolate Caramel Tart, Marzipan Soufflé with Cherry Kirsch Compote Manjari Chocolate Soup, Rum Roasted Pineapple and Grapefruit Crunch

$35.00 Chefs and Students

$40.00 Associates and Non Members

Raffle and Silent Auction - Great Place to Holiday Shop

CANNED FOOD DRIVE FOR THE FOOD BANK Directions to Safeco Field Complimentary Parking Plaza From Northbound I-5, Southbound I-5, or Westbound I-90: Take the 4th Ave South exit. Turn right onto 4th Ave South. Turn right on Royal Brougham (1st light). Turn left on 1st Ave South (2nd light). Turn left on Edgar Martinez Drive (formerly Atlantic Street) (1st light). Take the first right on Occidental Avenue, right before the Safeco Field parking garage. Parking Plaza is on immediate left. For access to the Club Skybridge, enter the parking garage and proceed to level 5, cross the skybridge to Safeco Field Club Level entry. A host will be there to greet you. adults. 2

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

I would like to take this opportunity to say what an honor it has been to serve as your president for the past year. I appreciate the dedication of our Board Members and volunteers who make this organization great. I look forward to welcoming our new president, Gary Fuller, at our December meeting and introducing to your our 2009 Board of Directors. Thank you for your support. The Washington State Chefs Association Food Bank cookbook is being distributed to local food banks. The first delivery will happen at the Bremerton Foodline on Thursday, November 20 at 2pm. Anyone interested in lending their support for a photo op should intend to show up in their Chef whites. 1600 12th St. Bremerton. Thank you to all, especially Chris Plemmons, Robert Hawkins, Barry Gregg of Lifetree Studios and Kinkos Silverdale for all of their help in getting this project finished. I am sure it will be appreciated. As you know our December meeting is a special fundraiser for the apprenticeship program. We would like to have 110 guests at this event - bring your spouse, friend or colleague. Only advance reservations for this event - Reserve now. The dinner will be great and there will be opportunities to Christmas Shop at the Silent Auction. See you there!

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INAUGURAL BALL UPDATE:

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REMEMBER!! All volunteers must complete a Washington State Patrol Background check form by December 1 in order to work at the event.

NEEDED -Volunteers with food handler permits to assist as needed.

January 14, 2009 is the Governors Inaugural Ball at the State Capitol in Olympia. We would like to thank the following schools and businesses who have come on board so far:

-Bite size food items that can be presented on tables and eaten with a cocktail napkin. -Refrigerated Trucks (picture the advertising as your truck is parked beside the capitol as 5000-7000 guests attend the ball! YOUR NAME HERE.

Bates Technical School Lake Washington Technical College - Pastry and Baking Olympic College West Sound Technical School South Puget Sound Community College Clark County Skills Center Walla Walla Community College Skagit Valley Community College Seattle Kitchen Academy Renton Technical College (VIP dinner with apprentices) Puget Sound Skills Center Farestart Centerplate Catering

All sponsors will be recognized on a special web page on www.washingtonstatechefs.com

for six months as well as at the event which attracts 5000 guests. Contact Fiona Ronyai by December 1 to confirm your participation so that you may be recognized in printed materials. 360-649-5420 [email protected]

Taylor Shellfish Brian Date CEC

Scarlett Dragon Pork Trophy Lake Golf Club(volunteer meals)

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Chefs News... AAC DINNER Chris Plemmons and Gary Fuller can now add AAC to their names as they were formally inducted into the American Academy of Chefs. The views from the Space Needle on the night of October 25 were breathtaking - a superb backdrop for the well attended AAC Dinner.

If you were unable to make it but would like a souvenir, Jim Douglas has some plates for sale $10.00 each. Please call him at 360-657-CHEF if you would like to purchase one.

Western ACF Conference - April 4-6,2009 Trade Show Exhibitors and Sponsors Needed. Seattle is proud to be the host city for the ACF Western Regional Conference in April 2009. This is a fantastic opportunity to show off! We know that we live in a culinary paradise. Let us show the west what Seattle Can Do! Transportation into Seattle from Seatac will be needed in the evenings - what better way to get your name out there to all the western chefs. Why don’t you sponsor the bus service? Chef Stefanie Branica is the local chairperson for the conference and is busy gathering information on companies and organizations who are interested in sponsorship or tradeshow opportunities for this conference that will bring over 400 chefs to the city. Contact Stefanie at [email protected]

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In Appreciation OUR SPONSORS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES HELP MAKE OUR ASSOCIATIONS MEETINGS POSSIBLE. WE THANK YOU! Novembers Meeting at South Seattle Community College was a great success due to the incredible teamwork between Kenco Foodservice, South Seattle Community College and our Guest Speaker, Lenny Rede from the South Seattle Wine Program. Kenco Foodservice and Chef Andy Elf provided a delicious dinner with cooperation from: Kerry Foods, Tyson Foods, Lamb Weston, Campbells/Stockpot, Clearwater Scallops/Lobster, Masterfoods and Uncle Bens, Signature bread, French Patisserie, Mozzarella Fresca, Premium Sushi, Land O Lakes

PLACE YOUR AD HERE! Board of Directors Brian Date - President Gary Fuller - Vice President Chris Plemmons — Chairman of the Board Robert Hawkins - Treasurer Janet Shaffer - Secretary Hans Kueck - Sargeant at Arms Michael Higgins, CSC John T. Jensen Dan Lewark, CEC Lyle Hildahl

This newsletter is sent to over 300 Washington State Chefs, Students, Suppliers, Teachers and Local Media every month. What would you like to tell them! Place your business card or 5 line advertisement in this space for $25.00(Member) or $50.00(non Member) per issue. Special discount rates for multiple months. For other advertising opportunities contact Fiona Ronyai at [email protected] or 360-649-5420 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008

Trustees Darrell Anderson, CEC, CCE, AAC Jim Douglas, CEC, CCE, AAC Committees: MJ Davidson - Apprenticeship Rob Nathe -Associate Member Chair Steve Lammers - Education Chair Tony Parker, CEC - Certification Chair Michael McBride - Membership Chair For More Information Contact: Fiona Ronyai - Executive Director 360-649-5420 [email protected] www.washingtonstatechefs.com

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