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I grew up in a household full of good food, a love for travel and great books. I knew from a young age that I wanted to work with some facet of food. Through my time at SCS I developed a strong culinary repertoire and a curiosity for international cuisine. My career has allowed me to travel the world learning from chefs, street and market vendors, and I’ve made friends along the way. I’ve always enjoyed the continued learning that comes with being a chef, so deciding to transition to the world of culinary teaching is an exciting next step in my career.
Our 2019 International Chef in Residence Ryan Brown (Class of 2006) still uses this recipe from his SCS days!
I was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec in a family that celebrated food on a daily basis. I was always fortunate enough to have one of my parents at home with me growing up, so I made impromptu lunches and dinners from scratch with Dad or baked cheesecakes or cupcakes with Mom. Cooking was always a job, but never entered my mind as a career opportunity until I discovered the Stratford Chefs School, where I graduated before my 20th birthday…
Earlier this month, during one of the coldest weeks of this winter, students at the Stratford Chefs School were lucky enough to experience some Italian warmth thanks to a visit from Chef Gino Minacapilli. He was here as our second and final International Guest Chef in Residence for this year. He is a chef and teacher at a school of hospitality in the region of Piedmont, an area of Italy renowned for the production of Barolo and Barbaresco wines, truffles and many other Italian delicacies.
Chef Gabrielle Hamilton came to the Stratford Chefs School for two weeks this January as the Joseph Hoare Gastronomic Writer in Residence and International Guest Chef. Students in both levels got to interact with her, learn from her and cook with her. There is a natural ease in how she speaks, both in her writing and to the people around her. As a student, this made everything I learned from her very clear and simple.