Cooks the Books 2016
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Cooks the Books is a cooking competition that invites Canadian culinary students from across the nation to compete for the title of Canada’s Best New Student Chefs. Cooks the Books showcases the talent of Canada’s next generation of chefs, honours the authors and brings some of this year’s outstanding submitted cookbooks to life. In 2016, Cooks the Books was presented by Taste Canada Awards and by the Alberta Canola Producers, sponsored by Egg Farmers of Canada, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and RICARDO.
The teams are paired with a culinary author and given the challenge to recreate a recipe from an author’s cookbook, along with their own signature garnish. A mentoring author who offered guidance and motivation joined the teams on stage. A panel of notable culinary experts judged the competition.
Congratulations to the Winners
The 2016 winners were announced at the Taste Canada Awards Gala in November 2016 where they were presented with prizes, a letter of recommendation and a trophy to display at their school.
GOLD
School: Durham College
Students: Kristin Atwood, Victoria Rinsma & Jonathan Soligo
Author: Barry C. Parsons
Book Title: Rock Recipes 2
Recipe: Peanut Butter Sriracha Bacon CheeseburgerAraxi: Roots to Shoots, Farm-Fresh Recipes
SILVER
School: Pius Culinary Institute
Students: Dino Som, Arturo Montiel & Marcus Barksdale
Author: Robin Summerfield
Book Title: Winnipeg Cooks: Signature Recipes from the City’s Top Chefs
Recipe: Pan Roasted Pork Chops with Apple, Fennel & Date Compote
BRONZE
School: Pius Culinary Institute
Students: Dino Som, Arturo Montiel & Marcus Barksdale
Author: Robin Summerfield
Book Title: Winnipeg Cooks: Signature Recipes from the City’s Top Chefs
Recipe: Pan Roasted Pork Chops with Apple, Fennel & Date Compote
