Upcoming Events
Houston Chef's Ball
September 18, 2010
Magnolia Hotel, 1100 Texas Ave, Houston, Texas
Tickets $80 which includes valet parking.  For more information email tcahouston@yahoo.com

ACE Mart ServSafe Class
Dates and Locations

SWB Chef Show-Down - Hyatt Regency Austin
September 30, 2010
7 pm at SW Bistro, located inside the Hyatt Regency Austin, 208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, Texas
Event AgendaSW Ingredients

The Taste of San Antonio Showcase Dinner
October 5, 2010, 6-10 pm
Pearl Stable, 312 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78215
Featuring Chef Roberto Santibanez.  For more information about chef click on www.robertosantibanez.com

14th Americas Food & Beverage Show and Conference
October 26-27, 2010
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, Florida
Register for free at www.americasfoodandbeverage.com, code MRUT

Fort Worth Chapter - Texas Star Neuro Fitness Foundation Fundraiser and Golf Tournament
November 8, 2010
Fundraiser and Dinner Auction
Event Volunteer & Dinner Coordinator
Mike Jackson, Omni Hotel, Ft Worth, Texas
(817-995-0878)

4th Annual Chocolate Festival & Texas Wine Event
November 13, 2010
Sam Houston Race Park, Houston, Texas
For vendor registration and rules click

ACF National Convention
July 23, 2011
Dallas Texas - Gaylord Texas

 

 

NEWS:

 
 Take a Survey
College Student at University of Minnesota working on a project for his summer internship that involves chef wear projects and clothing is asking for chefs to take a survey.  The survey does not take a lot of time, and no personal information is asked.  Purpose is to learn more about the market.  If interested go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/P9MD5PK
 
Teens Learn Cooking Skills from Local Chef - East Texas Chapter  
Jackson York CEC, East Texas Chapter Director has been chef of Edom Bakery & Grill for 4 years.   Four prize recipients from Canton High School recently entered The Food Challenge at the Van Zandt County Fair.  As part of their prize they received a day learning from Chef Jackson York.  For full details click news article link http://www.vanzandtnewspapers.com/news/125/ARTICLE/8735/2010-05-20.html
 Career Day - Mid East Texas Chapter
  Chef Nathan Olson and Chef Debbie Fleming presented a demo on Career Day at the new Diana Intermediate School 4-6th grades.  While talking to the students about being a chef they presented demos of summer snacks which included ants on a log with marshmallow creme; how to use melon as a fruit bowl at a picnic or the beach; instuction on how to use a teaspoon or melon baller to get the fruit out and then use the half for a fruit bowl.  The students loved the demo and want Chef Nathan and Chef Debbie to come back next year!
 
 New Farmers Market - Mid East Texas Chapter - Longview, Texas
   The Mid East Texas Chapter has purchased a new banner for the new farmers market that opened on May 15, 2010 in Longview, Texas.  The market was started by the Preservation Longview, Historic Society and the Mid East Texas Chapter is proud to help sponsor.  The banner was bought to put the Mid East Texas Chapter, TCA out there with the local chefs whom will be shopping this unique market which sells only fresh Texas products.  Debbie Fleming, the Mid East Texas Chapter Director is on the board of directors with this great community project.  If anyone knows of any farmers who would like to participate and become a vendor at the market, give Debbie Fleming a call at (903) 734-1511 or (903) 424-8392.  Everything sold at the market must be home grown in Texas.  The market has produce, chicken, beef, eggs, cheese, herbs, candles and wine.  Everyone across Texas is invited!
 
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Allison Basye - Heart of Texas - Prof Culinarian
David Miller - Dallas - Prof Culinarian
Andrea Johnson - Fort Worth - A2 - Dessert Dreams
Sandra Shafer - Houston - Prof Culinarian
Oliver Rhein - Dallas - TCA Chef
Randal Coleman - Austin - Prof Culinarian
Carl Hall - Dallas - TCA Chef
Michael Dahl - Fort Worth - TCA Chef
Fred Neighbors - rejoining San Antonio - Prof Culinarian
Michael Dahl - Fort Worth - TCA Chef
David Dunham - Heart of Texas - Culinarian
Vicki Tramel - Mid East Texas - TCA Chef
Tina Sparger-Buice - Dallas - Prof Culinarian
Donald Waldenmayer, Jr. CEC - Member at Large - Associate 1 - Texas Tech University
Coreathers D'gozi Jeanvieve - Golden Triangle - Stu Culinarian
Art Institute of Dallas - Dallas - Student Culinarians - Aldo Sandoval, Meaghan Kinney, Lydia Saucedo, Jennifer Rodriguez, Ana Espinoza, Gregory Green, Bryan Pannell, Johnathon Logston, Lori Domke and Kathryn Hite
Art Institute of Dallas - Dallas - Prof Culinarians - Victoria and Robby Hooker
Evangeline Garcia - Permian Basin - Prof Culinarian
Megan Kappler - Mid East Texas - TCA Jr. Culinarian
Jeff Rockow - Dallas - TCA Chef
Johnathon Pauley - Fort Worth - Prof Culinarian
Javier Quezadacavazos - Houston - TCA Jr.
Larry Renteria - Fort Worth - Prof Culinarian Rejoin
Jessica Stiles - Heart of Texas Chapter - Stu Culinarian
Jeremy Hickman - Heart of Texas Chapter - Stu Culinarian
Mansour Gorji - Dallas Chapter - TCA Chef
James Harp - Golden Triangle Chapter - Prof Culinarian
Erin Sheehy - Gourmet Foods Inc - Dallas Chapter - A2
Karen Mengelkamp - Heart of Texas Chapter - Stu Culinarian
Brian Luscher - rejoining Dallas Chapter - TCA Chef
Tommy Thompson - Golden Triangle Chapter - Prof Culinarian

Texas Chef's Favorite Recipes

Chef Jackson York CEC - Director, East Texas Chapter - Shrimp Bisque, Fudge Walnut Clusters, Tiramisu, Famous Cheeseburger Soup
 
 Publications of Interest
 Web sites of Interest
Learn more about colleges and University Food Service, visit National Association of College & Univ Food Service at www.nacufs.org
For food and beverage specialist who like to think out of the box visit http://www.psssst.net/ 
Ultimate online tool for culinary professionals visit www.gigachef.com
"Basil Blight Threatens Pesto Lovers" for more information visit

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128061773&sc=emaf

GO TEXAN - NEW RESTAURANT

GO TEXAN has a new program for restaurants with lots of benefits.

Check it out at www.gotexan.org

 

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