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Alumni Feature: Randi Rudner, SCS Program Manager and Core Instructor
November 12, 2018
I am originally from Montreal, but moved to Kingston to attend Queen’s University, where I studied Philosophy and Classics. I fell in love with the hospitality industry while I was still in school, and ultimately decided to pursue a career in the kitchen. A chance meeting with the then-Executive Director of SCS (KP!) while working in a restaurant owned by SCS Alumni (Olivea!) brought me to Stratford to study, and now Stratford is home…
Stratford Admin
November 12, 2018
Introducing Our 2018-19 JHGWIR Student Blogger
November 2, 2018
Hi, I’m Jules Faulkner.
I’m delighted and honoured to be this year’s recipient of the Savour Stratford Perth County Culinary Scholarship, generously contributed by the Stratford Tourism Alliance and the Joseph Hoare Gastronomic Writer in Residence Scholarship. The latter of these comes with an opportunity to do some blogging for Stratford Chefs School (SCS).
Stratford Admin
November 2, 2018
Alumni Feature: Cory Miller (Class of 2018)
October 25, 2018
“I was born into the industry. It’s all I know and I’m ok with that.” Cory Miller currently works as a Commis at the Elora Mill.
Stratford Admin
October 25, 2018
Faculty/Staff Posts, JHGWIR, Recipe
October Recipe of the Month: Cranberry Sweet & Sour Goose Breast
September 10, 2018
Autumn is a very busy time for many people. For the Wet’suwet’en, it is a time to hunt, preserve, and prepare meats and vegetables for the winter season. It is also a time to come together to enjoy the abundance of fresh food and the generosity of the Creator. Thanksgiving has a similar sentiment. It is a time to gather with family, eat delicious food, and give thanks for the things that you are blessed to have in your life.
With this in mind, October’s recipe of the month is a Cranberry Sweet & Sour Goose Breast. It is a delicious addition to a Thanksgiving feast or can be served as a tasty main course on a crisp fall evening.
Stratford Admin
September 10, 2018
Alumni, Faculty/Staff Posts
Alumni Feature: Sarah Sharkey
September 10, 2018
The best thing about being an SCS Alumnus is the community that surrounds us. And that community is never so important than in times of crisis.
We are saddened to hear about the medical issues plaguing SCS Alumnus Sarah Sharkey. A GoFundMe has been set up to help her and her family through this difficult time.
Stratford Admin
September 10, 2018
Faculty/Staff Posts, Recipe
September Recipe of the Month: Peach Compote Crepe Cake
September 4, 2018
Peach season is upon us and why not take advantage while we can! This wonderful Crepe Cake with Peach and Apricot compote makes for a delicious Sunday Brunch item or a seasonal dessert. The combination of the delicious peaches and sweetness from the vanilla ice cream will have your guests in awe.
Stratford Admin
September 4, 2018
Faculty/Staff Posts
August Recipe of the Month: Zucchini Pasta
August 13, 2018
This Zucchini pasta is a nice alternative to a traditional pasta noodle. This dish is a light, fresh, and flavourful option for those hot summer nights. Serve as an appetizer, or add a light protein, like chicken or fish (shrimp would be a great choice!), and serve as a main.
Stratford Admin
August 13, 2018
Faculty/Staff Posts
Alumni Feature: Donna Borooah (Class of 2016), Recipe Developer & Tester
August 1, 2018
I first wanted to get into food when I would pore over my mum’s many, many issues of Gourmet magazine. Other major influences were the Two Fat Ladies, and the one and only Ina. All of these women have a contagious and confident approach to food, and I couldn’t resist.
Stratford Admin
August 1, 2018
Alumni, Faculty/Staff Posts, School History
Alumni Feature: Jeff Crump (Class of 1997 | Earth to Table Bread Bar)
July 9, 2018
Born in London Ontario, Jeff did not find cooking until he graduated University of Western Ontario. Stratford Chef School taught him to train with the best, so he worked at Chez Panisse, the Fat Duck, and Lumiere in Vancouver. Jeff became an Executive Chef a few years too early and hated it. He stepped back and now has a deep skill set for any challenge that is placed in front of him. He is now the owner of Bread Bar, with locations in both Hamilton and Guelph, and has authored two cookbooks: Earth to Table and Earth to Table Everyday.
Stratford Admin
July 9, 2018
Faculty/Staff Posts, Guest Chefs
July Recipe of the Month: Peas, Feta, & Mint Salad (from Bread Bar)
July 5, 2018
This month’s recipe is from SCS Alumnus Jeff Crump’s restaurant Earth to Table Bread Bar, which was recently listed in OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in Canada 2017. Don’t miss Jeff at our AFW 2018 Launch Party on July 14th!
Stratford Admin
July 5, 2018
Faculty/Staff Posts
June Recipe of the Month: Thai Grilled Beef Salad
June 4, 2018
Spicy and fresh, this salad is perfect for those humid summer nights where food is the last thing on your mind.
For a quick dinner, you can make the salad ahead of time (be sure to make the dressing fresh though, to not lose its vibrancy). Grilling the flank steak only takes 15 minutes – including resting.
Stratford Admin
June 4, 2018
Faculty/Staff Posts
May Recipe of the Month: Spring Mix Risotto with Ramp Pesto
May 8, 2018
Foraging season has begun and ramps, or “wild onion”, are beginning to sprout up all over. Growing in large patches where the sunlight breaks through the forest’s tree canopy, you can almost find them from smell alone. The aroma of onion and garlic is fairly pungent on these tender spring onions. If you go out ramp hunting, make sure you follow foraging procedure by only picking five percent of what’s available (or what you can process within three days, as they go off quickly).
Stratford Admin
May 8, 2018