N E W S L E T T E R

“LEADING THE NORTHWEST’S CULINARY ARTS INTO THE 21ST CENTURY

THROUGH PROFESSIONALISM, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.”

November/December 2008

Presidents Message Upcoming Meetings: Chefs News Thank you Advertising

December - Western Regional In appreciation of your Opportunities
Page 3 APPRENTICE Conference help. Washington State Chefs
FUNDRAISER!!!! Page 5 Association Website
Inaugural Ball update and Newsletter

AAC Dinner
Page 3,4
Page 5
Page 2

RESERVE EARLY
HAPPY TO AVOID
THANKSGIVING! DISAPPOINTMENT

TIME TO VOTE
BYLAW CHANGES
WE NEED EVERYONE TO GO TO www.washingtonstatechefs.com AND VOTE.
ALL PROFESSIONAL, SENIOR AND STUDENT MEMBERS
DO IT NOW - DO NOT DELAY

Upcoming Meetings
Monday, December 8 - Safeco Field 6pm
see page 2 for details
Monday, January 12 - Olympic College, Bremerton 4pm
Planning Meeting for 2009 - Refreshments
Monday, February 9- Skagit Valley Community College 6pm
Details to follow
Monday, March 9 - Columbia Tower Club 6pm
Chef of the Year Banquet

Washington State Chefs Association - ACF

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 MEETING (reserve on-line by December 4)

FUNDRAISER FOR THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Reception:
Oaxaca Mole Roasted Pistachio, Cocoa Butter –Honey Roasted Pistachio
Gougers in Arugula-Roasted Garlic Veloute
Brioche “Pizza“ with Pheasant Sausage and Goat Cheese Gravy
Wild Mushroom and Braised Beef Shooter, Grilled Naan
Jellified Rosemary Ham-Lentil, Dark Chocolate Mayo Croccantini
French Brie Layered with Dried Fruit and Toasted Cocoa Bean
Austrian Speck and Tomato Butterbean on Artichoke Flat Bread
Trinchero Chardonnay, Beringer White Zinfandel, Red Diamond Shiraz
HAVE YOUR COMPANY INFORMATION
“AN EXPERT ON THIS
KITCHEN - RATIONAL USA” PAGE!

The Dinner
Spicy Chestnut Flour Dredged Sockeye , Gremolata Prawn, and Truffled Scallop Mousse
Cumin-Carrot timbale with Verbena- Chive Cream and Parmesan Air
Chateau St Michelle 2006 Pinot Gris
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Arugula and Baby Frisee , Chilled Crab Risotto with Blood Orange –XVOO Emulsion
Raclette Brioche Crisp
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Seared Beef Tenderloin Glazed with Bleu Auvergne
Szechuan Peppercorn Araguani Demi
Potato Tower, Caramelized Brussel Sprouts and Herbed Red Pepper
Stone Cellars 2006 Merlot
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Golden Chocolate Caramel Tart, Marzipan Soufflé with Cherry Kirsch Compote
Manjari Chocolate Soup, Rum Roasted Pineapple and Grapefruit Crunch

$35.00 Chefs and Students $40.00 Associates and Non Members

Raffle and Silent Auction - Great Place to Holiday Shop

CANNED FOOD DRIVE FOR THE FOOD BANK

Directions to Safeco Field Complimentary Parking Plaza
From Northbound I-5, Southbound I-5, or Westbound I-90: Take the 4th Ave South exit.
Turn right onto 4th Ave South. Turn right on Royal Brougham (1st light).
Turn left on 1st Ave South (2nd light). Turn left on Edgar Martinez Drive (formerly Atlantic Street) (1st light).
Take the first right on Occidental Avenue, right before the Safeco Field parking garage. Parking Plaza is on immediate left. For access to the
Club Skybridge, enter the parking garage and proceed to level 5, cross the skybridge to Safeco Field Club Level entry. A host will be there to
greet you. adults.

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Happy Thanksgiving to you and
your family.
I would like to take this opportunity
to say what an honor it has been
to serve as your president for the
past year. I appreciate the
dedication of our Board Members
and volunteers who make this
organization great. I look forward
to welcoming our new president,
Gary Fuller, at our December
meeting and introducing to your
our 2009 Board of Directors. Thank
you for your support.
The Washington State Chefs
Association Food Bank cookbook
is being distributed to local food
banks. The first delivery will
happen at the Bremerton Foodline
on Thursday, November 20 at
2pm. Anyone interested in lending
their support for a photo op should
intend to show up in their Chef
whites. 1600 12th St. Bremerton.
Thank you to all, especially Chris
Plemmons, Robert Hawkins, Barry
Gregg of Lifetree Studios and
Kinkos Silverdale for all of their help
in getting this project finished. I
am sure it will be appreciated.
As you know our December
meeting is a special fundraiser for
the apprenticeship program. We
would like to have 110 guests at
this event - bring your spouse,
friend or colleague. Only
advance reservations for this
event - Reserve now. The dinner
will be great and there will be
opportunities to Christmas Shop at
the Silent Auction. See you there!
Brian Date CEC
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I N G T O N S T A T
INAUGURAL
BALL UPDATE:
January 14, 2009 is the
Governors Inaugural Ball at the
State Capitol in Olympia.
We would like to thank the
following schools and
businesses who have come on
board so far:
Bates Technical School
Lake Washington Technical
College - Pastry and Baking
Olympic College
West Sound Technical School
South Puget Sound Community
College
Clark County Skills Center
Walla Walla Community College
Skagit Valley Community College
Seattle Kitchen Academy
Renton Technical College (VIP
dinner with apprentices)
Puget Sound Skills Center
Farestart
Centerplate Catering
Taylor Shellfish
Scarlett Dragon Pork
Trophy Lake Golf Club(volunteer
meals)
E C H E F S
REMEMBER!!
All volunteers must complete a
Washington State Patrol
Background check form by
December 1 in order to work at
the event.
NEEDED
-Volunteers with food handler
permits to assist as needed.
-Bite size food items that can be
presented on tables and eaten
with a cocktail napkin.
-Refrigerated Trucks (picture the
advertising as your truck is
parked beside the capitol as
5000-7000 guests attend the
ball! YOUR NAME HERE.
All sponsors will be recognized
on a special web page on
www.washingtonstatechefs.com
for six months as well as at the
event which attracts 5000
guests.
Contact Fiona Ronyai by
December 1 to confirm your
participation so that you may be
recognized in printed materials.
360-649-5420
fionaronyai@washingtonstatechefs.com
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Chefs News...
AAC DINNER
Chris Plemmons and Gary Fuller can now add AAC
to their names as they were formally inducted into
the American Academy of Chefs. The views from
the Space Needle on the night of October 25 were
breathtaking - a superb backdrop for the well
attended AAC Dinner.
If you were unable to make it but would like a
souvenir, Jim Douglas has some plates for sale -
$10.00 each. Please call him at 360-657-CHEF if you
would like to purchase one.
Western ACF Conference - April 4-6,2009
Trade Show Exhibitors and Sponsors
Needed.
Seattle is proud to be the host city for the
ACF Western Regional Conference in April
2009. This is
a fantastic
opportunity
to show off!
We know
that we live
in a culinary paradise. Let us show the west
what Seattle Can Do!
Transportation into Seattle from Seatac will
be needed in the evenings - what better
way to get your name out there to all the
western chefs. Why don’t you sponsor the
bus service?
Chef Stefanie Branica is the local
chairperson for the conference and is busy
gathering information on companies and
organizations who are interested in
sponsorship or tradeshow opportunities for
this conference that will bring over 400
chefs to the city.
Contact Stefanie at chefstef51@msn.com

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In Appreciation
OUR SPONSORS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES HELP MAKE OUR
ASSOCIATIONS MEETINGS POSSIBLE. WE THANK YOU!
Novembers Meeting at South Seattle Community College was a great success due to the
incredible teamwork between Kenco Foodservice, South Seattle Community College and our
Guest Speaker, Lenny Rede from the South Seattle Wine Program.
Kenco Foodservice and Chef Andy Elf provided a delicious dinner with cooperation from:
Kerry Foods, Tyson Foods, Lamb Weston, Campbells/Stockpot, Clearwater Scallops/Lobster,
Masterfoods and Uncle Bens, Signature bread, French Patisserie, Mozzarella Fresca, Premium Sushi,
Land O Lakes

PLACE YOUR AD HERE!

Board of Directors
Brian Date - President
Gary Fuller - Vice President
Chris Plemmons — Chairman of the Board
Robert Hawkins - Treasurer
Janet Shaffer - Secretary
Hans Kueck - Sargeant at Arms

Michael Higgins, CSC -

John T. Jensen
Dan Lewark, CEC
Lyle Hildahl

Trustees
Darrell Anderson, CEC, CCE, AAC
Jim Douglas, CEC, CCE, AAC
Committees:
This newsletter is sent to over 300 Washington State Chefs, MJ Davidson - Apprenticeship
Students, Suppliers, Teachers and Local Media every month. Rob Nathe -Associate Member Chair
Steve Lammers - Education Chair
What would you like to tell them! Place your business card or Tony Parker, CEC - Certification Chair
5 line advertisement in this space for $25.00(Member) Michael McBride - Membership Chair
or $50.00(non Member) per issue. Special discount rates for
For More Information Contact:
multiple months. Fiona Ronyai - Executive Director
360-649-5420 fionaronyai@washingtonstatechefs.com
www.washingtonstatechefs.com
For other advertising opportunities contact Fiona Ronyai at
fionaronyai@washingtonstatechefs.com or 360-649-5420

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