THE CELEBRITY COOKING STAGE
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17TH 2018
STAGE PRIZE:
Spain Gourmet Gift Basket
EMCEE: Kate Gajdosik
11:00 AM Jennifer Browne Chef/Blogger
Squashed Puttanesca: A healthy twist on a Popular Italian Pasta dish.
Sponsored by: Jennifer Browne
12:00 PM Chef Maureen Simon - CEO of Maureen’s Natural Foods
Jamaican Jerk Chicken: A Caribbean Specialty with plantain, Roasted vegies and more
Sponsored by: Nesters Market
1:00 PM Executive Chef Hidekazu Tojo- Chef/Owner-Tojo’s Restaurant
A Tojo Special Recipe, with Albacore Tuna and Mushrooms
Product Sponsors- Oceanfood Sales Ltd/ Mushrooms Canada
Sponsored by: Tojo’s Restaurant
2:30 PM Executive Chef Sam FabbroEl Santo Restaurant
Duck Tostadita with Sesame Pipian, Beets & Brussel Sprouts
Sponsored by: El Santo Restaurant
3:30 PM Executive Chef Cullin DavidChef/OwnerCalabash Bistro
Cream of Mushroom and Coconut Soup: Calabash style
Product Sponsor: Mushrooms Canada
Sponsored by: Calabash Bistro Restaurant
4:30 PM Executive Chef Danilo Ibarra- American Grille
Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Style Prawns) and Albacore Tuna Ceviche
Sponsored by: American Grille- YVR Marriot
5:30 PM Rebecca Coleman- Author & Food Blogger
Mushroom Bourguignon (Vegan & Gluten Free) and Chocolate ‘Aquafaba’ Mousse
Product Sponsor: Mushrooms Canada
Sponsored by: Cooking By Laptop
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 18TH 2018
11:00 AM Chopped Canada Champion- Executive Chef Daryle Nagata - Blue Canoe
Wild Red Spring Salmon Poke with Forbidden Rice & Rice Paper
Sponsored by: Blue Canoe Restaurant
12:00 PM Executive Chef Kayla Dhaliwal - Hook Seabar Restaurant
Squash & Chickpea Curry with Forbidden Black Rice
Sponsored by: Hook Seabar Restaurant
1:00 PM Head Chef Phil Scarfone Nightingale Restaurant
Roasted Brussels sprouts, and Apple Salad: Szechuan peppercorn and walnut dressing
Sponsored by: Nightingale Restaurant – Hawksworth Restaurants
2:00 PM Head Chef Josh Gonneau, Chef de Cuisine- Cibo Trattoria
Roasted Sweet Potato Tortelloni
Sponsored by: Cibo Trattoria
3:00 PM Executive Chef GraceSiriwan Rerksuttisiridach- Chef/ Owner, Simply Thai
Pad Peaw Wan Gai & Simply Thai Spring Rolls
Product Sponsor: Mushrooms Canada
Sponsored by: Simply Thai Restaurant
4:00 PM Head Chef Robert Clarke The Arbor Restaurant
Vegan Philly Jackfruit Sandwich with Creamy Vegan Cheese Sauce
Sponsored by: The Arbor Restaurant
5:00 PM Executive Chef Shelome Bouvette- Owner/Executive Chef – Chicha Restaurant
Wild Mushroom and Butternut Squash and Kale Empanadas
Product Sponsor: Mushrooms Canada/ Spain Gourmet
Sponsored by: Chicha Restaurant