SAVE THE DATE FEB. 25-27 2018
ENERCARE
CENTRE
Culinary Stage:
We know you’re all about the food!
And that’s why we’re especially excited to bring you demonstrations and exhibits on the Culinary Stage. Experience outstanding food demos throughout the day from presenters as dynamic and diverse as Canada Beef, Saputo, and Highliner. Also, Chef Jagger Gordon will show you how to make the most of the food you buy, as he prepares a meal completely from food diverted from landfills.
Presented by:
Sunday
11:30 AM - Seafood Sizzles!
Join High Liner Culinary and their team of 7 chefs from across Canada as they show you how seafood makes it sizzle. Taste and learn why there has never been a better time to put seafood on your menu!
2:00 PM - Canadian Beef presents
The Canada Beef Centre of Excellence culinary team expert will present the strong competitive advantage of Canadian Beef.
Mathieu Paré trained in Western Canada’s most demanding kitchens (La Chaumière, Rouge, Quail’s Gate Estate Winery, CP Rail’s The Royal Canadian Pacific, The Wickaninnish Inn). Mathieu’s focus is on classic technique and execution while maintaining some freedom for surprise, fusion and one-of-a-kind creativity.
Jonathan Cummings started out in franchise restaurants before formalizing his culinary knowledge at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. Jonathan completed his two year diploma for Professional Cooking at SAIT, while working for establishments such as River Café and Hyatt Regency. Jonathan then went on to complete his one year certificate of Butchery and Charcuterie Management at SAIT, while working for Costco Wholesale as a Retail Butcher.
3:30 PM - Coffee as a gastronomic ingredient, presented by Nespresso
Chef Romain Avril will present Nespresso Grands Crus as a gastronomic ingredient. Pan seared foie gras | Nespresso grand cru, chilis and chocolate ganache | Blood orange | Gingerbread brioche | Lemon balm | Foie gras snow
Monday
11:00 AM - Avos 101: Get the 411 on the world's most perfect fruit
Mexico is the world’s top avocado producer (over 1,200 growers in the Michoacán region). There’s no better way to add a deliciously healthy, versatile touch to your menu than with avocados from Mexico, the world’s leading producer of avocados. Discover inspiring recipes and the different ways to use avocados from Mexico, and learn more about the nutritional health benefits of avocados from Mexico.
12:30 PM - Building a winning restaurant menu
Let chef Rodney Bowers help you explore options for your menu!
2:00 PM - Experience something new, presented by tasteUS Food and Beverage Alliance
Chef Sang Kim cooks up a Korean culinary dish using California cling peaches, pears, and rice from the U.S.
3:00 PM - Seafood Sizzles!
Join High Liner Culinary and their team of 7 chefs from across Canada as they show you how seafood makes it sizzle. Taste and learn why there has never been a better time to put seafood on your menu!
Tuesday
11:00 AM - Waste-based cooking
Chef Jagger Gordon will prepare a meal completely from food diverted from landfills.
12: Noon - Seafood Sizzles!
Join High Liner Culinary and their team of 7 chefs from across Canada as they show you how seafood makes it sizzle. Taste and learn why there has never been a better time to put seafood on your menu!
2:00 PM - Saputo pizzeria
We know Mozzarella and we love pizza – it’s a perfect match! Join us at the cooking stage as we explore Traditional Mozzarella Pizzas and get creative with our Specialty Cheese. Let’s eat! - Olivia Jansa, Specialist for the fine cheese category working for Saputo since 2005 as innovation and product development manager.
