Sunday, November 9, 2014



THE SPIRIT OF A SUCCESSFUL COOK
This is an important message to the aspiring cook
PASSION:
          Show initiative and solves problem
          Utilizes common sense
          Is ENGAGED and MOTIVATED
          Is determined to offer irreproachable service to our guests
          Accepts change and is flexible

PERSONALITY:
          Is naturally positive
          Shows professionalism
          Shows loyalty
          Shows dedication
          Shows generosity

RESPECT:
          Takes responsibility for triumphs as well as mistakes.
          Learns and incorporates supplied information into their daily performance.
          Respects and cultures, values, and customs of students and instructors.
          Adopts the attitude, comportment, and presentation of your school.
          Answer “Yes Chef” when an order is called or a directive is given by a superior.

TEAMWORK:
          Never leaves a station in a state that they would not want to enter into.
          Transmits knowledge, competency, technique, guidance, and support to develop less experienced students or new teammates. 
            Recognizes that the success of the team is more important than the success of
            the individual.
          Support the vision and the mission of your  employer and your school.
          Adopt a sense of personal responsibility for the financial success of the employer by not wasting or abusing products or serving subpar products to our guests.
         
INNOVATION:
          Shows curiosity, ask questions when not sure, and records information given to them.
          Offers creative solutions to problems instead of complaining.
          Is open to new information, techniques, and experience related to furthering the  
           knowledge and ability of the staff.
          Continuously willing to move forward while always respecting the traditions and
           customs of the Les Amis D' Escoffier.
 Encourages the evolution of our institute and views changes as an opportunity to improve and grow.
    



Carrot soup  Purée de carottes

50 g                               2 oz                                        onion
50 g                               2 oz                                        celery
400 g                             1 lb                                         carrots
50 g                               2 oz                                        leek
50 g                               2 oz                                        butter or margarine
25 g                               1 oz                                        flour (white or wholemeal)
                                                                                       ½ teaspn tomato purée
1 liter                             2 pt                                         white stock or water
                                                                                       Bouquet garni
                                                                                       Salt, pepper
                                                                                        1 slice stale bread      }croutons
50 g                                2 oz                                        butter                           }

1.      Gently cook the sliced vegetables in the butter or margarine with a lid on the pan, without colour, until soft. Mix in the flour.
2.      Cook over a gentle heat for a few minutes without colouring.
3.      Mix in the tomato purée.
4.      Gradually add the hot stock. Stir to the boil
5.      Add the bouquet garni and season.
6.      Simmer 45-60 min. Skim when necessary.
7.      Remove the bouquet garni and pass firmly through a sieve, then through a medium strainer or liquidize.
8.      Return to a clean pan, re-boil, correct the seasoning and consistently.
9.      Serve croutons separately.
                                                                             4 portions 

36 Cream of carrot soup  Crème de carottes

Method A
Make as for carrot soup (recipe 35), using 1/8 litre (1/4-1/2 pt) less stock and finish with ¼ litre (1/2 pt) milk or 1/8 liter (1/4 pt) of cream. (See note recipe 31)

Method B
As for carrot soup, but use only ½ litre (1 pt) stock and ½ litre (1 pt) béchamel.

37 Cream of carrot with rice Crème Crecy

Cream of carrot soup garnished with 12 g (1/2oz) plain boiled and well-washed rice.


Sunday, July 20, 2014



2014 Upcoming Calendar of Events

August 14th 2014
ACFGC Taste to Remember (ACF & Escoffier Members and guests)
Scholarship Fundraiser at the Sign Museum (details TBA)
1330 Monmouth St., Cincinnati, OH.  45225

September 9th 2014
Annual Escoffier and Culinary Hall of Fame Dinner (ACF & Escoffier Members)
  Netherland Hilton Plaza
Tickets 150.00

November 2nd 2014
ACFGC Empty Bowl Event (Open to the Public)
Bell Event Center, 444 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH.  45202
9:00am - 4:00pm

December 10th 2014
ACFGC Holiday Celebration (ACF & Escoffier Members)
TBA 5;30 – 7:30 pm

For reservations for any of our events please call 513 967 4067

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