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Table of Contents
July 2003 Newsletter

Chef of the Month, Allen Susser
Cynthia's Corner: A Romantic Picnic
Culinary School of the Month: The Art Institute of New York City
Last Month's Winners and this Month's Giveaways!
Chef2Chef.net Culinary Grants Available
Recent News from the News Desk
Visit the new vendors in our Market Place
Recipe: Chimichangas with Mango Salsa from Athens Foods

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Site of the Month, ResearchChef.org
The Best BBQ Burger recipe from the Bandito
Feeling Lucky? Register to Win!
All About Barbecue Sauce
Visit the Market Place
Recent News from the News Desk
Recipe: Japanese Barbecue Swordfish Steaks from Crisco.com

"Chef of the Month" Allen Susser

Chef Allen: Proprietor of Chef Allen's Restaurant

The opening of CHEF ALLEN'S restaurant in 1986 became the pinnacle in a journey of fascination, talent and vision for Chef Allen Susser.

Allen Susser was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 25, 1956 into a family heritage rich with celebrating life through food. Among his fondest memories as a child was the discovery of the cultural importance placed on food. "Those years," he has said "gave me the balance; and my deep respect for food." The impact was so deeply interesting, that he resolved early to his career goal in the Culinary Arts.

 For the rest of the story, recipes and a chance to win one of his books Click Here
Chef Allen's Allen Susser, Aventura, Florida

Chef Allen Susser

Cynthia's Corner: A Romantic Picnic...

"A jug of wine, a loaf of bread and thou...
" What romantic scenes those words from Kahlil Gibran give us.

Many times, a picnic means a large basket, usually the same type of foods your family loves, a lot of people, a local park or your backyard...but as for romance, the perfect ness of a summer's day, a beautiful wooded spot near a stream, and just the two of us/you, no children, no worries, no ants...

Which is all very nice if one can manage it.

We did that once - just once - and it was an afternoon I will always treasure. We had such a secluded spot (minus the stream), the weather cooperated, the food was good, no ants, and my husband and I had a chance to work on our relationship without interruption (meaning, we were able to talk like two intelligent adults).

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Culinary School of the Month, The Art Institute of New York City

The Art Institute of New York City is a leading institution for career preparation in Culinary Arts, Restaurant Management, Pastry arts, Multimedia & Web Design, and beginning fall, 2003, Fashion Design and Video Production.

The Art Institute of New York City is located in downtown Manhattan in the SoHo district of New York City, the display case for contemporary style. Graduates are trained for entry-level positions through concentrated, highly structured programs of study that reflect the needs of a changing job market. They are provided with assistance in securing employment that culminates in professional satisfaction and rewards. Curricula are taught by faculty who are, or have been, working professionally in their fields. For the rest of the story CLICK HERE

Signature SecretsSignatureSecrets.com A "signature" dish shows off a chef's or restaurant's creativity - an item worthy of bearing the name of the creator.

In the same tradition, Signature Secrets culinary thickener provides the very best in thickening - speed, versatility, stability, appearance and taste - in hot or cold preparations. That's correct. You do not even have to cook Signature Secrets culinary thickener. It delivers smooth, appealing, lump-free textures in soups and sauces, gravies, dressings, and desserts. And they'll stay that way in and out of the freezer or refrigerator, saving you time and energy. This product is now available for the personal chef or caterer at our online store.
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Last Month's Winners and This Month's Giveaways and Free Stuff!

Feeling Lucky?


Last month, Kathy Webster won a copy of Robert Wemischner's cookbook, Cooking with Tea.

This month you could win one of five copies of Chef of the Month, Allen Susser's book: The Great Mango Book CLICK HERE

Last month Chef Revival launched a new line of Chef Clogs. These exciting new clogs have the flexibility and support every chef needs. 8 pairs were given away to Bea Adler, Kirsten Kimball,  Edna Rutkowski, Nora Scott, Terri Carsten, Cheri Oggy, Tammy O'Hagan and Janice Mast A $95 value for each pair.

This month Chef Revival is giving away two sets of Chef Pants and Chef Coats to 6 winners. Each winner will receive a Gray Chef Coat and a pair of Kitchen Print Chef Pants PLUS a Green Chef Coat and a pair of Green Fish Chef Pants! This prize is valued at $159 each REGISTER TO WIN 6 winners drawn on July 31st

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SoupBase.com gave away 2 - $50.00 shopping sprees at Soupbase.com. The winners were: Anita Jackson of Dixon, Illinois and to Melissa Every of Tallmadge, Ohio.


Chef2Chef 2003-2004 Scholarships

Chef2Chef is pleased to announce that we have established a Scholarship Fund for the 2003-2004 academic year. We want to take this opportunity to thank the loyal Chef2Chef sponsors who make all of this possible.

Applying for a Chef2Chef Culinary Scholarship

If your academic track record is less than perfect, you have come to the right place. At Chef2Chef we believe in giving applicants a second chance based on hard work, merit, character and your commitment to a career in the culinary arts. Our Academic Year starts on September 1, 2003 and ends on August 31, 2004. Scholarships Recipients are announced on January 31, 2004. Tuition Payments will be made on February 15, 2004. 

Chef2Chef will award 2 (two) $1,000.00 Tuition-Credit Scholarships.

We have FOUR simple Requirements:

  • Complete Application and submit it no later than November 30, 2003.
  • Proof to us a financial need and authorize us to verify your information.
  • Attend one of these schools on February 15, 2004.
  • Participate in the Chef2Chef Forums so we get to know you. You must have at least 100 posts and an essay posted online by no later than December 31, 2003.

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Culinary Classics

Since Culinary Classics is the manufacturer, you are able to order our pre-designed chef coats, pants, shirts, aprons, vest and more from our web site. If you want a different fabric or options, we are able to custom make even one item to order. Complete in house embroidery and a staff of design consultants are standing by to guide you through the ordering process. This makes for the ultimate service and product choices. Click Here


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Signature Secrets

A "signature" dish shows off a chef's or restaurant's creativity - an item worthy of bearing the name of the creator.

In the same tradition, Signature Secrets culinary thickener provides the very best in thickening - speed, versatility, stability, appearance and taste - in hot or cold preparations. That's correct. You do not even have to cook Signature Secrets culinary thickener. It delivers smooth, appealing, lump-free textures in soups and sauces, gravies, dressings, and desserts. And they'll stay that way in and out of the freezer or refrigerator, saving you time and energy. This product is now available for the restaurant industry, personal chef or caterer at our online store.
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Mustard Seed Foods

Mustard Seed Foods has been developed by chefs with all cooks in mind. We carry the foundations of cooking so the “chef in everyone” can prepare culinary creations for their family and guests to enjoy the results.

Some of the products are as easy as opening a jar of our Sundried Tomato and Feta Cheese Spread from Greece and serving with your favorite crusty bread or some require a little more time to put your personal touch into. Why not do like most professional kitchens do today and buy the best ingredients available whether raw components or ready-to-use.
Mustard Seed Foods has the premium quality you deserve!


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Nothing adds more versatility and elegance to your menu than Athens™ and Apollo™ Fillo Dough pastry sheets and our wide array of handmade, ready-to-serve fillo products.

Making an impact is easy when using high-quality fillo products from Athens and Apollo. It is no wonder that we are the #1 choice of professional chefs.



Chimichangas with Mango Salsa
Recipe from Athens Foods

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds stewing beef, cubed
2 cups chopped Spanish onions
1 clove garlic, minced
2 fresh jalapeño peppers, minced
2 red chili peppers, minced
1 large Idaho baking potato, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (Chinese parsley)
1 teaspoon salt
2 12 ounce cans Mexican beer (Other beer may be substituted)
2 cups grated Monteray Jack cheese
15 sheets Athens or Apollo fillo dough
1/2 cup butter

Procedure:

Place beef, onions, garlic, peppers, potato, cilantro, salt and beer into 4 quart saucepan. (Wear rubber gloves when handling jalapeño peppers.) Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is very tender.

If mixture is watery, uncover pot, increase heat to medium and simmer until thickened. Season with salt if necessary. Remove from heat and chill.

Prepare 12 small fillo strudels according to the Rolls or Strudels directions on our Shapes & Uses pages.

Divide beef mixture into 12 equal portions, place on fillo, top with 2 tablespoons of cheese and roll up. Butter outside of each strudel and place seam side down on cookie sheet. Bake in preheated 375°F oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve with Mango Salsa according to directions below (or your favorite commercial salsa.)

Serves 6

MANGO SALSA

Ingredients:

2 mangos, peeled and cubed
1 cup finely chopped Spanish onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, minced
1 red chili pepper, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (Chinese parsley)
Juice from one lime
Salt to taste

Procedure:

In medium bowl, mix all ingredients together and refrigerate for 1 hour. (Wear rubber gloves when handling jalapeño pepper.)

Makes 3 cups

Recipe from Athens Foods


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