Author: Stratford Admin

Remembering Mark Webster
November 29, 2018

With the Escoffier at the Ritz dinner fast approaching, I wanted to draw your attention to something special: a set of silver serving trays we use in the dining room … but the fact that they’re beautiful and made of real silver are only tiny parts of what makes them so special…

November 29, 2018
November Recipe of the Month: Coffee-Roasted Carrots with Red-Eye Miso Gravy
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November Recipe of the Month: Coffee-Roasted Carrots with Red-Eye Miso Gravy
November 14, 2018

I have come to appreciate the role coffee can play as a partner at the table, not just in desserts or as an after-dinner beverage, mind you; the range of Revel’s meticulously sourced and roasted coffee beans work beautifully in the savoury kitchen, and can bring unexpected earthy, floral, and even fruity notes to the table…

November 14, 2018
Alumni Feature: Randi Rudner, SCS Program Manager and Core Instructor
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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…

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).

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.

October 25, 2018
October Recipe of the Month: Cranberry Sweet & Sour Goose Breast
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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.

September 10, 2018
Alumni Feature: Sarah Sharkey
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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.

September 10, 2018
September Recipe of the Month: Peach Compote Crepe Cake
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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.

September 4, 2018
August Recipe of the Month: Zucchini Pasta
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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.

August 13, 2018
Alumni Feature: Donna Borooah (Class of 2016), Recipe Developer & Tester
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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.

August 1, 2018
Alumni Feature: Jeff Crump (Class of 1997 | Earth to Table Bread Bar)
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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.

July 9, 2018
July Recipe of the Month: Peas, Feta, & Mint Salad (from Bread Bar)
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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!

July 5, 2018
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