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Global News visits Chefs in the Classroom!
We recently welcomed Shay Galor from Global News to join us in the classroom at Belgo Elementary School. Shay donned her chef's hat to learn more about Chefs in the Classroom - edible education, and...
Meet locally-grown chef Brett Thompson
Brett Thompson grew up in the Okanagan and started his cooking career at some Kelowna-area golf courses, including an apprenticeship under Jim Armstrong at Harvest Golf Club. Brett graduated at the...
Meet Manuella Farnsworth, realtor and Chefs in the Classroom volunteer
Based in the Central Okanagan, Manuella Farnsworth is a realtor specializing in vineyards and wineries. She has lived in the Valley for over 25 years, and formerly resided at the picturesque,...
Meet Pastry Chef Tina Tang, role model extraordinaire for young cooks
Tina Tang is the talented Pastry Chef at Predator Ridge Golf Resort in Vernon. Originally from Vancouver Island, she moved to the Okanagan 6 years ago. An active member of the Okanagan Chefs Association and a current Culinary Team British Columbia team member for the IKA Culinary Olympics.
Meet Chef Willi Franz, 2011 Canadian Chef of the Year
Born in Germany to parents who owned a country inn, Willi was introduced to cooking at a very young age. He started his cooking apprenticeship in September of 1965 and continued it until August of...
Meet Chef Bernard Casavant, ‘local’ leader and culinary legend
Chef Bernard Casavant is one of our valued volunteers working ‘behind the scenes’ as part of our committee, helping to guide the program. Based in Kelowna, Chef Bernard been an important part of our...
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