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I take this opportunity to offer my sincere moral support to everybody involved with the Beijing Olympic Games.
May the greatest of successes come before you? Cherish the moments- the memories will be everlasting.
There will be bumps and grinds along the way, along with many hours of hard work.
Push yourself to the line. The rewards and accolades will follow in one form or another.
I was lucky enough to be involved with Olympiad held in Sydney, in the year of 2000.
I can assure you that to this day there are many vivid memories deep in my mind.
Go get em’
Chef Matthew J.G.
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The following information is to assist in the process of submitting prospective content for the forthcoming editions of the newsletters.
Monday
Chef-a-Go-go- The Newsletter for Chefs with a Passion to Travel
If you have any content ideas please forward to Matthew matthew@prochef360.com at your convenience.
Wednesday
ProChef360.com Job Board
The Ultimate Weekly Job Board Newsletter
Please request the relevant form (Position Vacant Position Wanted and/ or Chefs on the Move), by sending an email to Matthew matthew@prochef360.com. The completed form needs to be finalized by the Saturday prior to the newsletter publication date to ensure inclusion.
If and when the position vacant has been filled or the position wanted has been secured please send an email to Matthew matthew@prochef360.com with the posting number and I will remove the post from the blog accordingly.
Friday
ProChef360.com Weekly Wrap
If you have any content ideas please send to Matthew matthew@prochef360.com the Tuesday prior to the newsletter publication date to ensure inclusion.
If you have any hard hitting newsworthy article that you feel may be appreciated by our fellow culinarians and/ or associates do not hesitate to contact Matthew matthew@prochef360.com for consideration.
Please note- All submitted content becomes the property of ProChef360.com. Usage is at the discretion of Chef Matthew J.G.
Tastefully yours,
Chef Matthew J.G.
ProChef360
Founder
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Earlier this year I received the following email:
May 5th 2008
Hi Matthew,
I wonder if any of our friends have some interesting 5 course Russian Gala Dinner menus.
Thank you- Eduard
As a result I put the request to “Our” Network and received a number of responses from chefs within network. There was one particular response from a chef that had previously worked in Russia that proved to be extremely fruitful. He was willing to assist Chef Eduard and asked me if I could pass on the relevant contact details. I asked Chef Eduard if I could carry out the request. To cut a long story short I put the 2 chefs in touch and the results were overwhelming. Basically Chef Eduard contacted him and he kindly advised him on a few Russian dishes, tips on preparation, decoration etc.
The input was then used as a foundation as well as inspiration for the menu- it was that simple.
This is a powerful example of one Chef giving professional input to another – made possible by “Our” Network.
Last week, I received the following email from Chef Eduard
Hi Matthew,
I had asked help for my Russian Gala Dinner a couple of month ago and got in contact with Chef Michael Boehnke who had worked in Moscow previously.
See the result of a very successful event attached!
Regards
Eduard
The actual menu and images from the event follow:
A gala dinner, inspired by Russian art and traditional ingredients was served at the prestigious event. Chef Eduard Betz, the Executive Chef of Hotel Borobudur Jakarta and his team prepared a delicious 7-course modern Russian set menu for the distinguished guests invited.
The Gala Dinner Set Menu was:
Kholodny chilled Duck Borscht with Beets,
Topped with Sour Cream and Caviar Quenelles
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Coulibiac of Pike Perch and Ural River Crayfish
With Kamchatka Salmon Roe in White Wine Sauce, Cucumber Pearls and Fresh Dill
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Ukrainian Green Apple Sorbet
Presented in a ice ballet shoe
Russian Casserole of Portobello Mushrooms
With slow cooked Veal Tenderloin and glazed with Novorossiysk Cheese
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A Faberge style White Chocolate Egg
Studded with Sugar Diamonds and filled with Strawberry Romanoff
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Petite Fours Prima Ballerina
Presented to the table by the Chefs
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Coffee or Tea
Truly magnificent, special mention must go to Chef Michael Boehnke.
Network and Learn. Knowledge is Power
Chef Matthew J.G.
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Australian Chef- Matthew J.G. is the mastermind/ think tank and/ or brains trust behind the formation of the “Our” Network concept. August 2007 saw the establishment of the ultimate chef network- casually and unofficially known as Global Chefs, Culinary Faculty, “Our” Network and Passionate Chef. Even to this day the network continues to grow at a rapid pace. We as a group of culinary professionals remain global and passionate. The network has evolved, and from this point forward will be known as ProChef360.
A live online presence is presently being established. The domain is hosted, in fact why don’t you visit http://www.prochef360.com. This very blog was initiated to provide an overview of the network from the humble beginnings in August of last year to this very day. The blog itself will be updated periodically. Please feel free to leave your comments at the bottom of the page.
In the short term in addition to the blog and formulating the content for the forthcoming web page I am in the process of establishing a series of 3 subjective weekly newsletters which will be sent via email. If you are not on the emailing list be sure to send an email to culinaryfaculty@gmail.com or globalchefs@gmail.com requesting to be added to the mailing list. I will personally take care of proceedings.
Monday- Travelogue :- A newsletter geared towards travel ideas, experiences, suggestions, reviews etc etc etc
Wednesday- Job Focus
1) Positions Vacant
2) Positions Wanted
3) Career Sleuth- Q&A
4) Get the Goss from the Chefs That Have Been There & Done That
5) Chefs on the Move
6) Monthly Salary Survey
Friday- ProChef360 Weekly Wrap
We take an in depth look into the week that was in the chef world.
The Vision, Mission, Goals, Core Values and Beliefs are grand- all will be revealed within the coming weeks.
If you haven’t already with the network be sure to send an email to culinaryfaculty@gmail.com or globalchefs@gmail.com and you will added to the growing list industry professionals.
Tastefully yours,
Chef Matthew J.G.
ProChef360
Founder
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