General Information

The Canadian Culinary Federation Edmonton Branch Executive is hard at work putting together the 2010/2011 series of workshops for its members.

These workshops are designed to provide an opportunity for our members to participate in hands-on demonstrations relevant to today’s chefs and cooks, to expand and share their knowledge of the culinary arts, to grow as chefs and cooks and have some fun at the same time. We hope to incorporate tours, seminars, new product sampling and demonstrations in the mix. (See our Meeting and Workshop Schedule for information about all the 2010/2011 CCF Edmonton events.)

Cost: Free for members and $25.00 for non-members. This cost may be applied to the initiation fee if a non-member joins the association within 60 days of the workshop. This does not apply to junior or associate memberships.

Payment: You may pay by cash, cheque or credit card at the door.

There is no dress code (other than appropriate attire) for these workshops. However, since these workshops are hands-on, chef whites is recommended.

You must reserve a place in advance by phoning the CCF Edmonton office at: 475-CHEF (2433) or by emailing admin@edmontonchefs.ca. The deadline for reservations is the Friday prior to the meeting. Space may be limited so reserve early to avoid disappointment!

September 20, 2010

This is the first of the Juniors Only series. You are going to learn how to develop your palate using blind taste testing. Details TBA. Email your Junior reps Deb Poulin (juniorsrep@edmontonchefs.ca) or Allana Sykes (juniorsrep1@edmontonchefs.ca) to reserve your spot. Space is limited to 15 and priority is given to our Junior members.

NAIT
11762 – 106 Street
5:00 p.m.

October 4, 2010

Come and join us on October 4th for our Grapes at the Gallery workshop. Chef Blair Lebsack of Madison's Grill and Anita Jarmolicz of International Wine Cellars will lead you in an interactive workshop where you will learn how to pair pinot varietals with our own homegrown produce. Chef Blair Lebsack’s specially prepared culinary creations will both showcase our local producers and growers and the pinot grape. The venue is the Peter Robertson Gallery at its new location (http://www.probertsongallery.com/). This workshop always fills up so reserve your spot early to avoid disappointment. Call the office at 780-475-2433 or email admin@edmontonchefs.ca to reserve.

Peter Robertson Gallery
12304 Jasper Avenue
6:30 p.m.

October 18, 2010 (Juniors)

The Newbie Gastronomy workshop is an introduction to liquors and beers. Details TBA. Email your Junior reps Deb Poulin (juniorsrep@edmontonchefs.ca) or Allana Sykes (juniorsrep1@edmontonchefs.ca) to reserve your spot. Space is limited to 15 and priority is given to our Junior members.

NAIT
11762 – 106 Street
5:00 p.m.

November 8, 2010

Come and join us on November 8th for our I’m Not Just a Pretty Prime Rib Workshop. Learn how to use the whole animal and not just the popular, traditional and obvious cuts. This is a two-part workshop. Our selected presenting chefs will be given a black box of specific cuts one week prior to the workshop for presentation, tasting and discussion at the workshop. Then Warren Smith and his staff at Wild Game Consultants will demonstrate proper butchering techniques. To reserve your spot, please call the office at 780-475-2433 or email admin@edmontonchefs.ca.

NAIT
11762 – 106 Street
5:00 p.m.

November 15, 2010 (Juniors)

Italian at Heart – Cooking with Spinelli! Plans are underway to do a workshop with Theresa Spinelli at the Italian Centre. Details TBA.

Italian Centre
Southside
TBA

December 20, 2010 (Juniors)

The Cuckoo for Cocoa workshop will focus on chocolate mould work. Details TBA.

NAIT
11762 – 106 Street
5:00 p.m.

January 17, 2011 (Juniors)

We are working on a Black Box competition for Juniors. Details TBA.

NAIT
11762 – 106 Street
5:00 p.m.

January 24, 2011

TBA

NAIT
11762 – 106 Street
5:00 p.m.

February 6, 2011

Chef Maynard Kolskog will delve into the mysterious world of Molecular Gastronomy in this hands-on workshop. Details TBA.

NAIT
11762 – 106 Street
5:00 p.m.

February 21, 2011 (Juniors)

Join Pastry Chefs and instructors Clayton Folkers and Norman Brownlee to take a crash course on cake decorating in the Wedding SOS – Save my Cake! workshop

NAIT
11762 – 106 Street
5:00 p.m.

March 21, 2011 (Juniors)

Around the World in 80 Bites! – Carmen Wasylynuik will talk about the world of foods wrapped and eaten quickly.

NAIT
11762 – 106 Street
5:00 p.m.

April 2011

How to Eat with your Green Thumb Workshop - Jim Hole of Hole’s Greenhouse will spend a few hours talking about how to grow, nurture and cook with your own herbs.

Hole’s Greenhouses
101 Bellerose Drive, St. Albert
TBA

May 2, 2011

Connie DeKramer B.Sc., M.A., BF Specialist will lead this workshop about healthy eating. Details TBA.

TBA
6:30 p.m.

May 16, 2011 (Juniors)

What IS the secret of a great cup of java? Learn from the experts at Transcend Coffee at our Juniors Only Jitter Bean workshop.

Transcend Coffee
TBA