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Chef Jamie McFadden Answers the First Lady’s Call!

August 26th, 2010

On September 14th, Chef Jamie McFadden of Cuisiniers will start his first class at Morning Star School in College Park, but don’t worry, Jamie isn’t hanging up his chef’s hat.

Instead, Chef Jamie McFadden is joining 1,600 chefs across the nation in Michelle Obama’s “Chefs Move to School” program.  The program calls for each of the chefs to adopt a school in their community and volunteer their time to help generate excitement about nutritious foods through school gardens, cooking demonstrations, taste tests, and more.  Jamie has selected to adopt Morning Star Catholic School in College Park, a school that caters specifically to students with special needs.

Chefs Move to School provides resources to help the chefs get started, but encourages all the chefs to find new opportunities and possibilities to engage students, teachers, food service staff, and parents as they support their adopted school.  The program has also set up a website (LetsMove.gov) and a Facebook fanpage to follow the progress of each chef on their own unique profile!

For more information on the program, visit LetsMove.gov.

First Annual Winter Park Harvest Festival!

August 25th, 2010

Cuisiniers is proud to support the first annual Winter Park Harvest Festival to be held on November 20, 2010 at Central Park’s West Meadow in downtown Winter Park!

The Harvest Festival is a full day celebration of farmers, gardeners, and the local food-shed of Winter Park.  Along with a market, seminars, and workshops, the Festival is promoting a “mobile community garden” in which guests can contribute to a community garden.  Participants grow a garden ahead of time in a portable pot and bring it to the Festival to donate.  All the “Grow Boxes” from area schools, churches, and families are then collected and put together to form one large community garden.

Chef Jamie McFadden of Cuisiniers is on the planning committee for the Harvest Dinner and will be volunteering his time to ensure that the event runs smoothly.

For more information about the Festival, visit winterparkharvestfestival.com.

Chef Jamie to participate in Epcot’s Food & Wine Fest!

August 24th, 2010

Chef Jamie McFadden has again been invited to participate in the Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival!  Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot has becoming widely recognized as one of the best of its kind.

We invite you to join Chef Jamie on Monday, November 1, when he will be offering a culinary demonstration from 1 pm – 1:45 pm.  A lecture about the dish, Jamie’s recipe for preparing it, and a helpful Q & A session will be provided.

For more information on the 15th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, click here.

Cuisiniers Cares

July 21st, 2010

At Cuisiniers, we are always concerned about the local community and finding ways that we can help.  Chef Jamie McFadden recently co-founded The Peas Foundation (www.peasfoundation.org) to generate grants for fresh fruits and vegetables to be provided to local homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and other charitable organizations.  Short for “Produce Eating Alternatives Simply”, The PEAS Foundation recently held their first fundraising event, “Food and Art for Thought” on May 20th at the Gallery at Interlachen in Winter Park, FL.  The event included food art from some of the nation’s top artists and photographers, along with an array of delicious food and libations.  In conjunction with the Second Harvest Food Bank, PEAS’ supporters were able to raise $3,200 which was donated to the Backpack Program, a program providing nutritious, fresh foods to schoolchildren in need.  Cuisiniers and Jamie would like to thank all the supporters and congratulate everyone for their efforts!

Chef Jamie McFadden was also a participant at the 8th Annual Veggie U Food & Wine Celebration, on July 17th in Ohio.  Veggie U is a program designed to fight childhood obesity through developmentof educational curriculum presented to 4th grade classrooms nationwide.  The Celebration acts as an annual fundraiser for the group, bringing in 30 top chefs from around the nation to share their culinary expertise and passion for the organization.  For more information, visit www.veggieufoodandwine.com.

Cuisiniers hopes that programs like Veggie U and The PEAS Foundation will not only educate others about the challenges our society faces, but motivate them to take an active role in giving back to the communities they are involved in.

Help others and entertain deliciously!

of educational curriculum presented to 4th grade classrooms nationwide.  The Celebration acts as an annual fundraiser for the group, bringing in 30 top chefs from around the nation to share their culinary expertise and passion for the organization.  For more information, visit www.veggieufoodandwine.com.

Cuisiniers hopes that programs like Veggie U and The PEAS Foundation will not only educate others about the challenges our society faces, but motivate them to take an active role in giving back to the communities they are involved in.

Help others and entertain deliciously!

Central Florida Chefs at Their Best!

June 30th, 2010



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Last Tuesday, a few honored chefs from Central Florida were invited to cook at the James Beard House in New York’s Greenwich Village. The James Beard Foundation purchased his old townhome in 1985 and has been inviting top chefs from around the world since.

Cuisiniers’ own Jamie McFadden, along with Kevin Fonzo of K Restaurant, Scott Copeland of Antonio’s LaFiamma, and James & Julie Petrakis of the Ravenous Pig entertained, delighted, and may have slightly surprised guests at The Beard House with their Central Florida Inspired Dinner. The chefs chose dishes that were not only representative of Central Florida, but were created using ingredients that were brought with them from the region, including rabbit, Florida octopus, and fresh cobia.

Although the evening was pulled off without a hitch, the chefs did encounter a bit of a challenge, working in a kitchen that’s a fraction of the size they are accustomed to. Fortunately, the group had experience cooking with one another despite conditions, and it showed – the guests were “wowed” and the food was the topic of the evening!

Cuisiniers’ would like to recognize all the chefs who were a part of this event for their dedication to the evening and for bringing well-deserved recognition to Central Florida cuisine!

Below was the menu for the evening:

The James Beard House

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

A Central Florida
Inspired Dinner

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Hors d’Oeuvres

Miniature Biscuit B.L.T.s

Rabbit Terrine, Pickled Carrots

Winter Park Dairy Bleu Cheese Tart, Waterkist Tomatoes, Balsamic Caramel

Deviled Quail Egg, House-made Duck Ham, Rye Crostini

Grilled Florida Octopus, Romesco

Rotari Rose NV

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Dinner

Citrus & Coriander Cured Florida Cobia,
Orange Smoked Habanero Sorbet, Pickled Watermelon Relish
Rotari Spumante Metodo Classico

Zellwood Sweet Corn Veloute,
Florida Frog Leg & Oyster Hushpuppy
2008 Tolloy Sauvignon Blanc

St. Augustine Flounder, Hammock Hollow Gazpacho,
Fried Waterkist Farms Green Tomatoes, Canaveral Blue Crab
Tablas Creek 2008 Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc

Palmetto Creek Farms Smoked Pork “Napoleon”,
Deep Creek Ranch Chicken Fried Beef Tongue,
Local Duck Ballotine with Pickled Cherry Preserves
2008 Axis Zinfandel, Napa

Zellwood Corn Crepes, Florida Blueberry Compote, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
2010 Cigar City American IPA brewed with Florida Honey

Chef Jamie McFadden & The Peas Foundation

May 14th, 2010

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Invite you to experience an evening of

Food & Art for Thought

Benefiting the Second Harvest Food Banks Backpack Program

Thursday, May 20th 2010
6:30-9:30 pm

5510 Lake Howell Rd
Winter Park, Fl 32792

Enjoy an amazing collection of Food Art as you sip libations & sample hors d’oeuvres prepared by the “workhorses” of your favorite restaurants..The Sous Chefs!!

50% of all Art Sales this evening will be donated
to the Backpack Program

Advanced tickets are 30.00 each
2 tickets for 50.00
Tickets at the door are 35.00 each

For more information please call 407.975.8763

Sponsors include
Hg Art & Design/Winter Park Magazine/Cuisiniers Catered Cuisine & Events

For more information on the benefits of this event please visit the PEAS Foundation.

Destin Charity Wine Dinner

March 23rd, 2010

Jamie McFadden and Cuisiniers to cater “Wine & Dine in Paradise”

For the 4th year straight, Jamie McFadden and Cuisiniers’ will be catering the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation’s “Wine & Dine in Paradise” event on April 23rd, 2010.

The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation’s purpose is to raise money for children in need through wine events.  In its four years, the Foundation has raised nearly $3,000,000 and impacted the lives of countless needy children along the Emerald Coast (The Panhandle of Northwest Florida) through dozens of world-class wine and culinary celebrations.

Below is the menu that will be served on Friday evening, April 23rd.  For tickets and information, visit http://www.dcwaf.org/.

Destin Charity Wine Dinner

Friday, April 23 2010
Wendell Laidley, Proprietor
Realm Cellars, Napa California
& Chef Jamie McFadden of
Cuisiniers Catered Cuisine & Events, Winter Park, Florida
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Hors d’ oeuvres

Wine TBD
Crab & Huntsman Breadpudding “Popovers”
With Fig Syrup
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Sweet Corn Veloute, Smoked Clams
Cilantro Lime Butter
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Gorgonzola Bon Bons, Mint, Spicy Pecans
and Vanilla Rum Cherries

Seated Dinner

1st Course
Wine TBD
Pomegranate Beet Puree, Marcona Almond Oil

2nd Course
Wine TBD
Smoked Egg, Onion Soubise, Caviar
& English Muffin Crouton

3rd Course
Wine TBD
Open Face Tuna”Salad” Croissant
Yellow Fin Carpaccio, Seared Fois Gras,
Micro Greens, Blood Orange Syrup

4th Course
Wine TBD
Duck Confit, Romesco, Parsely Dumplings, Kombu Broth

5th Course
Wine TBD
Sweet Corn Crème Brulee, Smoked Bacon
Caramel Corn & Butterscotch Corn Bouchons
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A Central Florida Inspired Dinner to be prepared at the James Beard House

March 16th, 2010

Scott Copeland, Executive Chef
Antonio’s La Fiamma, Winter Park, FL
Kevin Fonzo, Executive Chef/Owner
K Restaurant, College Park, FL
Jamie McFadden, Executive Chef/Owner
Cuisiniers Catered Cuisine & Event, Winter Park, FL
Julie & James Petrakis, Chef/Owners
The Ravenous Pig, Winter Park, FL

Tuesday June 22, 2010
Reception
Assorted Hors d’oeuvres

Winter Park Dairy Bleu Cheese Tart
Heirloom Tomatoes, Balsamic Caramel
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Deviled Quail Eggs, House Made
Prosciutto, Rye Crostini
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Grilled Florida Octopus, Sauce Romesco
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Rabbit Terrine with Pickled Ramps
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Mini Biscuit BLT’s
Rotari Spumante Rose

Dinner
Citrus & Coriander Cured Florida Cobia
Orange Smoked Habanero Sorbet, Micro Green Salad
Rotari Spumante Metodo Classico

Zellwood Sweetcorn Veloute, Florida Frog Legs, Cracklins’
2008 Tolloy Sauvigon Blanc

Farm Raised Local Baramundi, Hammock Hollow Gazpacho
Fried Waterkist Farms Green Tomatotes, Canaveral Blue Crab
Tablas Creek 2008 Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc

Duck Ballotine, Hammock Hollow Potato & Palmetto Creek Smoked Pork
Hash, Deep Creek Ranch Lamb Sweetbreads
2008 Axis Zinfandel, Napa

Crème Caramel with Florida Blueberry Compote
Winter Park Honey Tuile & Charentais
2010 Cigar City American IPA

For more information on the event click here!

Meet, Greet & Cook with Pamela Sheldon-Johns

March 4th, 2010

Saturday March 13th at 5:30pm

GALLERY AT INTERLACHEN

5510 Lake Howell Road
Winter Park, FL 32792

Schedule

5.30PM: Champagne Reception compliments of Best in Show Productions & Gallery at Interlachen

6PM: Cooking Class & Demonstration with Pamela. Hear Pamela’s stories and adventures all while learning about some of the best Italian appetizers and pastas.
Includes tasting

7.30PM: Q&A with Pamela & book signing. Her latest books will be available for sale on site.

8PM: Time to enjoy some of Pamela’s best recipes along with appetizers prepared by our co-host, Cuisiniers. Pair it with fantastic Italian wine.

100% of the Auction Proceeds will be donated to FEED THE CHILDREN.

$55/pers. $100/couple
FABCO MEMBERS: $45/pers

Including:
-Champagne Reception
-Cooking Class w/tasting
-Meet & Greet
-Appetizers and Wine
-A $200 Valued Gift Bag to include useful cooking items, recipes, Champagne, Tuscan olive oil, a gift certificate to Pamela’s B&B & much more
-Complimentary parking
-Photographer (complimentary photos)

Space Very Limited

Call 407.975.8763 for Reservations

Winter Park’s Gallery at Interlachen with Javier Gomez

March 2nd, 2010

Winter Park’s Gallery at Interlachen
invites you to spend an evening with
Photographer Javier Gomez

Colin Cowie, the Lifetime TV star and party planner to the stars, hosts an artfully delicious evening of photography, hors d’oeuvres and libations. The most recent series of acclaimed Panamanian photographer, Javier Gomez (www.javiergomezstudio.com) will be exhibited and sold.

Born in Panama and currently residing in NYC since 2004, Javier Gomez captures the world with a feeling of spirituality and sensitivity rarely seen.  After living in Costa Rica, Milan and Miami and traveling to more than 30 countries, Javier studied photography at NYU before going to work with famed fashion photographer Steven Klein.  Javier’s work aims to connect people to one another and to themselves by brining a sense of internal peace through his art.  His soul and spirit, along with his connection to a higher spirituality can be felt in the images he captures and the energy they evoke.  Javier’s current work, taken during his travels to Miami, NY, California and Arizona, are just the first steps in the ever-evolving eye of this rising talent.

Friday April 9, 2010
7:00-10:00pm

RSVP to GalleryatInterlachen@live.com
Or call 407.579.2219

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