Category Archives: chefs

APRIL IN PARIS AT THE FLAKY TART

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In the Atlantic Highlands on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, The Flaky Tart hosted a cooking class titled April in Paris. Chefs Zeet Peabody and Marie Jackson kept all of the students busy learning the techniques of mise en place, whisking, and the art of whipping up master sauces such as Bechamel and Mayonnaise. Starting everyone off with an aperitif of Lillet with a splash of seltzer water and a slice of orange, it did indeed set a French mood.

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COOKING CLASS: LEARN FROM THE PROFESSIONALS

So you know how to cook; well yes, most of us do. However, when offered the opportunity to learn from professional chefs, especially those who work in and own a very popular restaurant it becomes almost an obligation to attend such a class.

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OYSTER GIRLS

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Last post in my trilogy of the JOCEF fundraiser. This was in my humble opinion, the biggest surprise of the night. Like mermaids rising from the briny sea, the women you see picture were indeed, Oyster Girls. They shucked oysters for you on the spot. To say this fund raiser was a fun time would be an under-estimation. The people who planned this out should take their bows…they produced a spectacular show.

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CHEF APPRECIATION…JOCEF

Last night, chefs from all around Monmouth County, NJ showed their appreciation for Joe Romanowski, a well known and esteemed chef who will always be remembered for his amazing talent in the kitchen and for sharing his mentoring skills to up and coming chefs. You can learn more about the Joe Romanowski Culinary Education Foundation at this website, as well as this Facebook page.

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