2010 Chef of the Year
Congratulations to long time chapter member, Chef Tom Wahlstrom,CEC on winning this year's chapter Chef of the Year Award. Along with Chef Wahlstrom, Chef Eric Moe of NMU and Chef Eric Karvonen of MTU were among the well qualified candidates for the annual chapter recognition. Chef Tom was presented the honor on June 28th at the Beachcomber restaurant of The Island Resort & Casino. Last year's winner, Chef Jeremy Pomeroy,CCC hosted the event with an 8 course dinner. Chef Jeremy would like to congratulate Chef Moe and Chef Karvonen on being worthy of nomination as well as Chef Wahlstrom on the receiving the ultimate chapter acheivement. Also, thanks to all the staff that made the event a success.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Chef Eric Moe, of NMU Dining Services, competed in this year's Regional NACUFS event in Akron, OH. Chef Moe prepared a venison stew utilizing the manditory three classical cuts (tournee required) and portobello mushroom. His entree earned him 1st Place and a Gold Medal in the ACF sanctioned event. Chef Moe represented the Midwest Region in the NACUFS National Culinary Challenge, July 8th in San Jose, CA, and received a bronze metal for his efforts. CONGRATULATIONS MOE! 2009's National winner was none other than NMU's Chef Nathan Mileski, CEC of Marquette.