James Kennedy, CCC, Corporate Training Chef and 2017 BC Restaurant Hall of Fame Inductee has a lot on his plate but took time out to answer some of our questions from his top three spices to his favourite way to eat a mango.
When asked why White Spot were returning to the Healthy Chef Competition he told us:
It's a great opportunity for our apprentices to get out and have some fun. It's also another great building block in helping strengthen our evolving kitchen culture
He added that White Spot is very proud that the full team has Red Seal status and all of the apprentices are well on their way. And another cheering point – they are one of the largest chain purchasers of BC products. They are looking forward to their participation this year. This is their second year competing.
The 2017 Culinary Team includes:
Danny Markowicz: Executive Chef
Garett Weston: Regional Kitchen Manager
Nick Jeet: Regional Kitchen Manager
Dillon Penman: Kitchen Manager/Market Crossing
Michael Aubin: Kitchen Manager/Dunsmuir
Apprentices
Myles Kushneriuk: PC3 Apprentice
Kevin Yu: PC2 Apprentice
Lilly Liang: PC3 Apprentice
Angelica Jimenez: PC2 Apprentice
Jeanine Melenchuk: PC3 Apprentice
Brains behind the Scenes
Arlana Alkema: Manager Menu Development
Cassidy Pepper: Manager, Marketing
Chef Kennedy took time out of his busy schedule to answer a wide range of questions.
What do you feel is an under rated fruit or veggie? Rapini so good and so easy to grow at home
Best way to eat a mango, a pineapple or a kiwi? With maximum mess and a roll of paper towels
A fruit or veggie you used to hate/dislike but now can't live without? Brussels Sprouts
Three essential veggies? Swiss Chard / Beets / Brussels Sprouts
Three essential fruits? Apples / Grapes / Plums
Your three favourite spices? Cumin/ Black Pepper / Mustard Seed
Current favourite apple and why? Fuji Apple because the tree in my yard is so prolific
Current favourite citrus and why? Pink Grapefruit. Just yummy
Do you have a favourite local farmer? We buy so much local produce every year for the business but for personal time I love North Arm Farm in Pemberton it is a magical place
Do you compost? Yes, at home and work
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When asked why White Spot were returning to the Healthy Chef Competition he told us:
It's a great opportunity for our apprentices to get out and have some fun. It's also another great building block in helping strengthen our evolving kitchen culture
He added that White Spot is very proud that the full team has Red Seal status and all of the apprentices are well on their way. And another cheering point – they are one of the largest chain purchasers of BC products. They are looking forward to their participation this year. This is their second year competing.
The 2017 Culinary Team includes:
Danny Markowicz: Executive Chef
Garett Weston: Regional Kitchen Manager
Nick Jeet: Regional Kitchen Manager
Dillon Penman: Kitchen Manager/Market Crossing
Michael Aubin: Kitchen Manager/Dunsmuir
Apprentices
Myles Kushneriuk: PC3 Apprentice
Kevin Yu: PC2 Apprentice
Lilly Liang: PC3 Apprentice
Angelica Jimenez: PC2 Apprentice
Jeanine Melenchuk: PC3 Apprentice
Brains behind the Scenes
Arlana Alkema: Manager Menu Development
Cassidy Pepper: Manager, Marketing
Chef Kennedy took time out of his busy schedule to answer a wide range of questions.
What do you feel is an under rated fruit or veggie? Rapini so good and so easy to grow at home
Best way to eat a mango, a pineapple or a kiwi? With maximum mess and a roll of paper towels
A fruit or veggie you used to hate/dislike but now can't live without? Brussels Sprouts
Three essential veggies? Swiss Chard / Beets / Brussels Sprouts
Three essential fruits? Apples / Grapes / Plums
Your three favourite spices? Cumin/ Black Pepper / Mustard Seed
Current favourite apple and why? Fuji Apple because the tree in my yard is so prolific
Current favourite citrus and why? Pink Grapefruit. Just yummy
Do you have a favourite local farmer? We buy so much local produce every year for the business but for personal time I love North Arm Farm in Pemberton it is a magical place
Do you compost? Yes, at home and work
WHITESPOT.CA