Eggs are indispensable to the modern professional kitchen, and much more than a great way to “start one’s day.” Eggs can be prepared deliciously on their own in a variety of classical ways: pan fried, scrambled, poached, hard boiled, and more. In addition, eggs play an important supporting role…
Meet Moss Berry Farm’s Anne Marie Moss (SCS Class of 1992), Chef Eli’s Open Kitchen Tips, our weekly recipe, and more!
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Chef Eli shares the science and steps to make a good sourdough starter culture and keep it alive.
“At Monforte, we’re convinced the small things do indeed make a difference, that agriculture is best practiced on a human scale…”
Meet Monforte Dairy’s Ruth Klahsen (SCS Class of 1983), try our Open Kitchen Recipe of the week, and more!
The food industry clearly made a mark on Moss. She studied hospitality at the University of Guelph and graduated from the Stratford Chefs School in 1992. “I always wanted to be a chef.” she says. She apprenticed at Rundles and for a period taught the front-of-house service component at the School. As both a trained cook and a food manufacturer, she has a unique perspective on the history of Stratford’s food.
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Stocks are the backbone of any kitchen and their skillful production, reduction and use are the mark of a true cook / chef. In the traditional kitchen / brigade structure, this type of stock production would fall on the saucier who would be a senior member of the chef de partie system (one below sous chef, or chef, for example), given the critical nature of the stock / jus / sauce component of the dish.
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