Saputo Culinary Challenge Winner

Posted by Brian Humniski on April 3, 2017

Congratulations to Christy Barkman of Red River College who won the Manitoba Saputo Culinary Challenge and will go on to the National competition in Calgary. First runner up was Colin Rae of Red River College. Honourable mention to the other competitors, Tara Hall of JOEY restaurant, Vien Salimbacod of the Glendale Golf and Country Club and Alexis Javier of Red River College.

On Saturday April 1, 2017 the CCFCC and Red River College hosted the Saputo Junior Challenge. The competition was organized by Chef Micheal Fitzhenry . Kitchen Judges were Chef Paul Lemire, Chef Terry Geretta, and Chef Brian Humniski.

Competition Judges were Chef Ron Dobrinsky, Chef Jeremy Langemann and Colleen Robbins of Saputo.

Thankyou to Red River College for hosting the event.

Awards Gala 2017

Posted by Brian Humniski on March 27, 2017

The 2017 CCFCC Awards Gala was held on Saturday March 25, 2017 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. The evening was hosted by Chef Quentin Harty and his Culinary team. Action stations were presented by Chef Jesse Freisen and Sous Chef Connie Klassen of Pizzaria Gusto , Chef Andy Ormiston and Selkirk Regional Secondary students, Chef Mark Falgui and Chef Terry Willerton and Tec Voc High school Students.

Awards were presented to

Michael Keeler , Chef of the Year

Bonnie Milarchuk of Binner Marketing, Associate of the Year

Lifetime Achievement , Chef Karl Omen

Lifetime Honorary Members Gaspar Scholcz and Mo Razik

Canadian Culinary Federation Honor Society, Chef Nick Marchak

Culinary Exchange

Posted by Brian Humniski on March 4, 2017

5th Annual CCFCC/Saputo Junior Culinary Exchange: Niagara Falls, Ontario

Juniors, this is your chance to experience the diverse culinary scene in Niagara Falls Ontario. The exchange takes place from July 17th – 24th, 2017. Featuring active preparation of food at special events; chocolate, sugar and Charcuterie hands-on workshops, tours of fruit and vegetable Farms; tour of the Saputo Woolwich goat cheese production plant and an Ontario goat farm, and of course winery tours and tastings.

This opportunity is for all CCFCC Junior Members and rewards seven deserving young chefs with an experience of a lifetime. All costs associated with travel, accommodations, food and events are covered by the CCFCC and sponsoring authorities.

Contact Winnipeg CCFCC for more information.

2017 Gala Sponsors

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Presidents Awards Gala Sponsor

Saputo National Junior Culinary Challenge 2017

Posted by Brian Humniski on January 21, 2017

The Saputo Junior Challenge provides Canada’s up and coming culinary leaders a chance to earn a place a one of our countries top aspiring Chefs.

National Competition to be held in Calgary May 27, 2017.

We plan to have a provincial cook-off. If you , or your culinary student is interested please refer to the attached document and contact the branch

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The Great Canadian Cook-off 2017

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CCFCC / Sysco Great Canadian Cookoff is the premier professional event of the Canadian Culinary Federation. This is a unique opportunity to compete at the highest professional level in a black box format.

National Competition to be held in Calgary May 26, 2017.

We plan to have a provincial cook-off. If you or one of your culinary professionals is interested please refer to the attached document and contact the branch.

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Assiniboia Downs meeting gets MADD

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The January meeting hosted by Chef Micheal Keeler and Binner Marketing and Sales featured many fine products including Tree of Life Products and the line of MADD Beverages. We were joined by Melody Bodnarchuk , past president of MADD Manitoba who spoke about the work of her organization. Thankyou for the donations by G.F.S. for the fine feast.

Chef Jesse Friesen of Pizzeria Gusto has a big month.

Posted by Brian Humniski on November 26, 2016

Chef Jesse Friesen of Pizzeria Gusto had a busy month, first representing Manitoba at the World Culinary Olympics in Germany and then coming home to Win the Winnipeg Gold Medal Plates competition.

Congratulations Chef.

Manitoba Hotel Association Show

Posted by Brian Humniski on November 12, 2016

Winnipeg’s Chefs Association was out to tell visitors about the benifits to the Manitoba Hotel Association show at the Victoria Inn last Tuesday. Thanks to Helmut Mathae, Ron Dobrinsky, Trevor Bailey and Bonnie Mularchuk for attending the booth. Thanks to Helmut and Lionel Brunel for the edible art on display. Chocolate Painting and Salt Sculpture.

Bee Maid gives Chefs Sweet tour!

Posted by Brian Humniski on September 17, 2016

Bee Maid Honey offered the Chefs a chance to see behind the scenes of a Manitoba treasure, pure and simple. Great food prepared and served by Agriculture Team Manitoba. Insight-full presentation by Bill Bygarski, bee keeper and Bee Maid Staff Shannon Bowden and Isela Arroyo.