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Food Writing 101: Our Writer-in-Residence Program
November 12, 2024
A unique aspect of our innovative curriculum is the annual Joseph Hoare Gastronomic Writer-In-Residence (JHGWIR) program, which offers students the opportunity to learn first-hand from an experienced food writing professional.
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November 12, 2024
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Food Security and Community Gardens
October 29, 2024
A student’s Gastronomy assignment investigates how community gardening works and the impact it has on local food insecurity issues.
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October 29, 2024
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Escoffier Dinner Extravaganza
October 22, 2024
Our annual Escoffier dinner is an eagerly anticipated event in December that pays homage to the culinary legacy of Auguste Escoffier. Join us!
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October 22, 2024
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A New School Year Begins: Orientation
October 15, 2024
A new School year begins! Orientation week kicks things off before classes and dinner labs officially begin. Learn more about what our students learn during their jam-packed Orientation agenda.
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October 15, 2024
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Alumni Feature: Simon Briggs & Anna Marano
October 8, 2024
“Food is an artistic expression.” Alumni Feature: Meet The Panetteria’s dynamic baking duo – and Stratford Chefs School Alumni – Anna Marano and Simon Briggs.
Plus, a favourite School recipe!
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October 8, 2024
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Sustainability & Agri-Food Production
October 1, 2024
In Gastronomy, our students reflect on the food world and investigate Canadian food production, sustainability, and consumption issues, such as the chronic labour shortage in agri-food production.
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October 1, 2024
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Alumni Feature: Matthew ‘Sourdough’ Duffy
September 11, 2024
This week, our Alumni spotlight is on Matthew James Duffy (Class of 2008), Chef and Baking Professor, sourdough micro-bakery owner, online educator, pizza fanatic and family man.
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September 11, 2024
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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