Let Chef Desmond Fannin Help With the Menu......
We all love good food and I asked Chef Desmond Fannin to return to IGW and grace our pages again with some fantastic dishes. I'll think you'll enjoy what he came up with.
First, we just had to get update on what developments have occurred over the past year. If you would like to see his interview and recipes from last year firs, click here. Thanks Chef Desmond!
What have you been up to since our last interview? Chef Desmond: Quite a bit. I am in my second school year now and my role keeps growing. We are introducing more local fruits and vegetables to the students and even participated in National Grass Fed Beef Day - where we served students in all 90 schools local beef from White Oak Pastures in South Georgia. We continue to seek out ways to serve our young generation better food and educate them on where food comes from. It's a long road, but we are all committed to pressing and not letting the critics nullify the small gains.
On a personal note, I am enjoying marriage and fatherhood while always finding ways to give back to the community. Whether it's supporting charities such as Real Men Cook and C.H.O.I.C.E.S. for Kids or mentoring up and coming culinarians, there is always something to do.
IGW: That is wonderful! I commend your commitment to educating students through your love of the culinary arts. Okay, it's that time of they year. What is the best way to keep from getting stressed while preparing/cooking holiday meals. We all want them to go perfectly and our guests to be amazed at our culinary skills.
Chef Desmond: A glass of your favorite Red Wine. Just kidding - not really. You honestly have to remind yourself that what you are preparing is just food! No matter what it is or how much it costs. And you are cooking for people you love. Relax. Also, remember that you don't always have to do it by yourself. Solicit the help of family members and friends and make it fun!
IGW: Not everyone enjoy cooking but we all have to eat, what do you suggest for someone who hates to cook but still wants to be able to prepare delicious dishes.
Chef Desmond: The fact that they want to "prepare delicious dishes" proves that they don't HATE to cook. They may not like doing it all the time, but there is some type of love there. My wife and her friends do what they call "Girls Night Out". Once a week, they take turns cooking at each others' homes. The try different dishes and share recipes. If they happen to find a favorite, they prepare it more than once. It's all about enjoying the art of cooking with people you enjoy being around. That's what the holidays and any other gathering should be about.
IGW: I understand you just started a blog. What can people expect and where can they find it?
Chef Desmond: Yes, I took a friend's advice and decided to give others greater insight into my my life as a chef, husband, and father. I will provide a lot of variety in my blogs, from recipes, advice, and thoughts on the food service industry to comical discussions about everyday frustrations, you will find it all here. I invite anyone who is a lover of food and life to follow me on this journey, and see where we end up!
Click here to see recipes for.......
Maple Roasted Turkey
Cranberry & Pecan Wild Rice
Turkey Chili (for those delicious leftovers)
First, we just had to get update on what developments have occurred over the past year. If you would like to see his interview and recipes from last year firs, click here. Thanks Chef Desmond!
What have you been up to since our last interview? Chef Desmond: Quite a bit. I am in my second school year now and my role keeps growing. We are introducing more local fruits and vegetables to the students and even participated in National Grass Fed Beef Day - where we served students in all 90 schools local beef from White Oak Pastures in South Georgia. We continue to seek out ways to serve our young generation better food and educate them on where food comes from. It's a long road, but we are all committed to pressing and not letting the critics nullify the small gains.
On a personal note, I am enjoying marriage and fatherhood while always finding ways to give back to the community. Whether it's supporting charities such as Real Men Cook and C.H.O.I.C.E.S. for Kids or mentoring up and coming culinarians, there is always something to do.
IGW: That is wonderful! I commend your commitment to educating students through your love of the culinary arts. Okay, it's that time of they year. What is the best way to keep from getting stressed while preparing/cooking holiday meals. We all want them to go perfectly and our guests to be amazed at our culinary skills.
Chef Desmond: A glass of your favorite Red Wine. Just kidding - not really. You honestly have to remind yourself that what you are preparing is just food! No matter what it is or how much it costs. And you are cooking for people you love. Relax. Also, remember that you don't always have to do it by yourself. Solicit the help of family members and friends and make it fun!
IGW: Not everyone enjoy cooking but we all have to eat, what do you suggest for someone who hates to cook but still wants to be able to prepare delicious dishes.
Chef Desmond: The fact that they want to "prepare delicious dishes" proves that they don't HATE to cook. They may not like doing it all the time, but there is some type of love there. My wife and her friends do what they call "Girls Night Out". Once a week, they take turns cooking at each others' homes. The try different dishes and share recipes. If they happen to find a favorite, they prepare it more than once. It's all about enjoying the art of cooking with people you enjoy being around. That's what the holidays and any other gathering should be about.
IGW: I understand you just started a blog. What can people expect and where can they find it?
Chef Desmond: Yes, I took a friend's advice and decided to give others greater insight into my my life as a chef, husband, and father. I will provide a lot of variety in my blogs, from recipes, advice, and thoughts on the food service industry to comical discussions about everyday frustrations, you will find it all here. I invite anyone who is a lover of food and life to follow me on this journey, and see where we end up!
Click here to see recipes for.......
Maple Roasted Turkey
Cranberry & Pecan Wild Rice
Turkey Chili (for those delicious leftovers)
