Dining with Grimod: Paris, 2009

Alexandre-Balthazar-Laurent Grimod de la Reynière, a 19th century French aristocrat and epicure, wrote a series of culinary guidebooks that included gastronomic walking tours of Paris. 

New York Times writer Tony Perrottet recently followed Grimod’s footsteps. Read about it here.

The Old Foodie

Janet Clarkson is a food historian from Australia.  Originally from Yorkshire, England, Janet moved with her family to Brisbane when she was fifteen.  She writes about food history topics and recipes on her blog, The Old Foodie.

 

Adopt an Herb at Nacional 27

Nacional 27 is hosting a cocktail party on Wednesday, November 4 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.  In addition to cocktails, guests will receive free tapas and have the opportunity to adopt an herb plant.  Mixologist Adam Seger will authorize the adoption certificates and make sure new parents have all the information they need to care for their new plants.

Entre Amis Reading Soirée

TODAY! 5:00 to 6:30 pm

Join us for an evening of words, food, and drink in Chataigne. We will celebrate the publication of the 2009 edition of our school literary journal, Entre Amis, with readings by the authors.

CHIC Fall Festival TODAY!

FALL FESTIVAL TODAY!

3:00-4:30 p.m.
Room 208
Pumpkin carving contest
Dip your own caramel apples .50
Music * Games * Food *
Door Prizes

All-school demo – Chef Herve Chabert

Thursday, October 22, 11:00 a.m., Room 208

Chef Chabert will present Vienoisserie and Enriched Yeast Doughs, showcasing our new Bongard oven.

Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.
The demo will last until approximately 1:30 p.m.

Volunteers needed TONIGHT

Macy’s Culinary program needs volunteers TONIGHT!!

We just received a call from Macy’s Culinary Foundation (headed by Chef Tyler Florence).  They need volunteers today to assist with the Meals-on-Wheels Gala today.

Info:
WHAT:                        Meals-on-Wheels Gala
WHERE:                       Macy’s State Street (State and Randolph)
WHEN:                        3:30pm – midnight
WEAR:                         Chef whites

This would look great on a résumé and it benefits a great cause!

One for the bakers

Cake decorating was my least favorite thing about being a pastry student. I liked baking bread and making classic desserts like Paris-Brest.  I didn’t like rolling fondant and piping flowers.

Check out Cake Wrecks. You will laugh out loud.

And, inspired by these beautiful efforts, I may have another go at decorating.

XOCO

Rick Bayless opened his third restaurant on Clark this week, a quick-serve spot featuring his take on Mexican street food.

Read about it here:
The Stew
Metromix
Time Out

Upcoming Club Meetings

Bread Guild

Breads of France. Sunday, September 13 at 1:00 p.m. in K203. Contact Chef Beckman for more information.

Charcuterie Club

Field trip to Vienna Sausage. Friday, September 25 at Noon. Contact Chef Bruno or Chef Maassen for more information.

Ethnic Lunch Club

Manny’s Deli (1141 Jefferson). Friday, September 4 at Noon. Contact Chef Salzinski for more information.