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Gastronomy: Canadian Food in the 21st Century
September 4, 2024
In Gastronomy students reflect on the food world and investigate Canadian food production and consumption issues, like maple syrup rebels in Quebec. Learn more on our blog!
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September 4, 2024
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Open Kitchen Quick Tips: Pizza Dough
August 28, 2024
Everyone loves pizza! In this short video demonstration, Chef Eli Silverthorne shows you how to make your own amazing slow ferment pizza dough at home.
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August 28, 2024
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Becoming A Chef: A Student’s Story
August 21, 2024
Becoming a chef is an exciting culinary adventure that requires hard work and commitment. Read a Stratford Chefs School student’s story to learn more about each step of the journey – from the first visit, to orientation, the variety of theory and practical courses, dinner labs, and completing the program.
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August 21, 2024
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Alumni Feature: Adam Brenner Catering
August 14, 2024
This week, our Alumni spotlight is on Adam Brenner, Class of 2006, Chef-Owner of a thriving local catering business and retail store in New Hamburg, Ontario. Plus, a timeless dessert recipe!
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August 14, 2024
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Apprenticeship Explained
August 7, 2024
There are many opportunities for fulfilling careers in the skilled trades. Learn about how Apprenticeship works, eligibility, benefits, and what Stratford Chefs School’s enriched Cook Apprenticeship has to offer.
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August 7, 2024
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Alumni Spotlight: Brett Healey, The Fall Bright Tavern
July 25, 2024
We love to share Alumni success stories! Meet Brett Healey, chef-owner of The Fall Bright Tavern, named a top restaurant of 2024 by Toronto Life.
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July 25, 2024
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Food Career Options: Webinar
July 23, 2024
Stratford Chefs School is a path to many food career options, from artisanal food producer to executive chef to recipe tester. Learn more in our webinar video!
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July 23, 2024
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Alumni Spotlight: Sean Hannam, Baker
July 16, 2024
We love to share Alumni success stories! This week, our spotlight is on Sean Hannam, Class of 2019, the Baker and Owner of Artisan Bakery in London, Ontario. Learn about his his journey into cooking and the path he took to where he is today. Plus, his recipe for irresistible Salted Browned Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies!
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July 16, 2024
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Stratford’s Dynamic Culinary Couple
July 10, 2024
Partners in and out of the kitchen, Mike Booth and Randi Rudner are the dynamic culinary couple in The Prune Stratford’s kitchen, and chef instructors at Stratford Chefs School.
Plus, a recipe!
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July 10, 2024
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‘Earth to Table’ Chef Jeff Crump
July 5, 2024
SCS Grad Jeffrey Crump has worked at a number of the world’s top restaurants. He is a Canadian Slow Food pioneer, has written two cookbooks, and is currently the chef at The Ritz-Carlton Toronto’s EPOCH Bar and Kitchen Terrace. Check out an interview with Chef and get the July recipe!
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July 5, 2024
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Meet our Class of ’24 Valedictorian
June 25, 2024
Anthony Vander Laan was elected as valedictorian by his classmates. Check out the wonderful speech he gave at our 2024 Graduation Ceremony.
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June 25, 2024
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The SALT Debate
June 18, 2024
Some health experts say salt is dangerous, while others say that it’s an essential nutrient. Salt is certainly essential to cooking. Learn more & watch now!
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June 18, 2024