BY HEIDI RILEY
Once again, our quarterly “Pairs Competition” was a great success. 10 pairs competed with each and every one a winner. New and innovative elements were introduced (Amuse Buse! Pate en croute! Galantines!) The students raised the bar yet again and showed off intriguing flavor combinations and techniques that were beyond impressive. From the elegant simplicity of a perfect chicken pot pie to a standing circular of potato rings, each plate had a spectacular thumbprint of original talent.
Taking first place honors were Erica Graham and Steve Varela, the defending champions from last quarter. To quote Mr. Levine, they were “poetry in motion”. Second place went to Hillary Henderson and Amanda Doppler. Amanda also took first place in the knife skills portion of the competition. Each received a knife of their choosing from a wide array of professional quality knives. Judging the competition this quarter where Chef Frey, Chef Hart and Mr. Levine.
I can not stress enough to those who are not entered in a competition to ATTEND! You are going to learn so much and you are going to come away with such a sense of pride in your fellow students. They work extremely hard at producing creative, spectacular plates and are an example for us all to follow. Attend, learn, support and be inspired…be a part of it. It’s a priceless experience, free for the taking.
Congratulations to all 20 participants! Talent abounds in each and every one of you.
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