Chef Peter's Chronicles

Edition 2.3

March 2007

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This years WRA Convention at the Midwest Airline Center takes place March 12 through 14. Pro Start is  one competition for high school students where I will be judging.this year. There are others such as ACF mystery basket and cold food as well as baking competitions with the Baking Association.

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Milwaukee was the site for the ACF Regional Conference and ther were some 350 members attending. Due to the refurbishments at the Firepit and Bingo Hall I was unable to attend, however I had dinner at Bacchus with Mike R. and a couple of other AAC members on Monday evening. The food was very good, starting with the seared scallops in truffled jus over parsnip puree, followed by Beets and arugula with goat cheese. I had the braised short rib which came with a potatoe galette and roasted root vegetables and that was tender and tasty. After a long evening catching up on old times, we opted out of the desserts and had a simple espresso instead.

Got bigger fish to fry? As professional chef, I probably receive more questions about where to go for a good fish fry than I do on any other topic. So last month, I set out to begin benchmark countless fish fries to update my list of recommendations – in the quest of finding out what makes the ultimate fish fry so I may apply the insight gained to hit it big at the casino with the concept. I understand that the public judge fish fries by differing sets of criteria. Convenience, close to home and not too busy; they hate waiting for a table. Economy, price determines the favorite fish fry. Quantity, all-you-can-eat continues to be a deciding factor for others.                                                               ...more.

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Click here for an update of the  expansion at Potawatomi. Wild Earth is one new concept supporting sustainable farming, fishing. Stay tuned for more.

New Spring menu implemented at Dream Dance

In pursuit of new talent and partnering with Culinary schools around the country, I recently made contact in Chicago with Kendall College, their new campus is very impressive. With over 500 enrolled culinary studenta and a food & beverage program as well as a hospitality program, It seems to be a great fit for our long term needs. We are currently considering an Internship program with them later this year.