Senior Chef Workshop 2018 with U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC)
September 19, 2018
Discovered over 8000 years ago, it is possibly one of the few foods on this earth that is remarkably varied in styles and textures, complex in flavours and aroma, yet primarily made of 3 simple ingredients: milk, enzymes and salt. If you haven’t figured it straightaway, you’re probably from a different planet, now say “Cheese” multiple times ’til Daisy, the cow, comes home.
With the resurgence of specialty cheese in the gastronomic landscape, it is imperative to feed the growing food trend in Asia, and we’ve concluded that America is at the forefront of innovation despite its relatively young but distinguished provenance in artisan cheese-making.
Partnering with the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), an independent membership organization that represents the global trade interests of U.S. dairy producers, to host a one-day cheese workshop on 17th Sept, presented by Guest Chef Sandro Fablo and USDEC Consultant Chef, Vindex Tengker; we were delighted to be a returning official sponsor for Lavazza Coffee & Food for Friends’ cheeses like cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, Pepper Jack and mozzarella in different formats from sliced, shredded to block, that gave many of the invited trade partners and chefs to savour popular melting cheeses for dishes like nachos, burgers, pizza, baked pasta and rice which are perennial favourites among the local diners in Singapore.
The pièce de résistance of the event was a luxurious 4-course luncheon menu crafted by Sandro, a renowned chef with experience at prestigious restaurants and luxury hotels worldwide. Each dish was thoughtfully prepared and curated with unique, high-quality U.S. cheeses, including a standout crispy Cannelloni filled with BellaVitano cheese from Wisconsin, soaked in rich Merlot. To complement the theme of innovative uses of specialty U.S. cheeses, celebrated chef and cookbook author Vindex led an engaging workshop. Vindex shared expert insights into the diverse applications of farmstead cheeses, captivating a passionate audience from various culinary backgrounds.
The positive responses from the participants is a testament to the many successful initiatives organized by the USDEC, and we will continue to champion our love for U.S. cheeses to everyone!
More about U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC)
The U.S. Dairy Export Council builds on collaborative industry partnerships with processors, trading companies and others to increase global demand for U.S. dairy products. Since USDEC was founded in 1995 by Dairy Management Inc., membership has grown to more than 120 members including Vella, Belgioioso, Point Reyes, Rogue Creamery, Jasper Hill Farm to name a few.
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