Please see the News Release below by the County of San Diego:
RECALLED ALFALFA SPROUTS MAY BE LINKED TO THREE LOCAL ILLNESSES
Products May Be Contaminated with Salmonella; Illnesses Reported in Ten States
The County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health is investigating three illnesses that match a Salmonella outbreak linked to three brands of alfalfa sprouts. [...]

Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency
WASHINGTON – May 2, 2010 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing recommendations to residents in the Southeast, throughout the Ohio Valley and into the New England area to prepare for severe weather and flooding. USDA is hopeful that this information will help minimize the potential for foodborne [...]

I just got this email from the California Restaurant Association. On impostor health inspectors.
Like there isn’t enough to worry about being a Restaurant owner.
Dear San Diego County members,
We received the following notice from the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health regarding impostor health inspectors:
From time to time we receive reports of people trying to [...]

Here is some updated information on San Diego County Fair 2010
The Chefs de Cuisine Association of San Diego (CDC) is partnering with the San Diego County Fair for the 2010 Fair theme, “Taste the Fun” from June 11th through July 5th. This is the sixth largest fair in North America.
The Tour of Tastes Theme Exhibit [...]

MARK YOUR CALENDERS NOW! YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!
2010 The San Diego County Fair from June 11th 2010 To July 5th 2010
This is the sixth largest fair in North America!
The theme this year is:
“Taste the Fun”
Are you a culinary professional, or a “Foodie”, or just someone who likes to watch culinary competitions, and [...]

Michel Escoffier
A few of the board members of San Diego Chefs de Cuisine and some friends had lunch at SOAR with Michel Escoffier the great grandson of Auguste Escoffier ( the father of modern cuisine as we know it today). It was a great privilege and honor to meet and talk with him. Pictured here [...]

Last week I was one of ten people that judged this competition at Mira Mesa High School, had a great time, and was proud to be part of this great competition for high school students. This is a great experience for the competitors who had done a great job.
The 5th Annual San Diego Teen Iron [...]

Made a quick meat rub the other night when we where having a piece of flatiron steak cooked on the grill. It”s quick, easy and really adds a bang to the flavor of the steak that I did not have all day to marinade. Could also be used on a steak for a salad.
2ea. tbls.- [...]