HONORABLE ORDER OF THE GOLDEN TOQUE JUNE 2009--NEWS LETTER Communications: Letters, cards, e-mails and phone calls to/from: I received phone calls, e-mails from members: Ken Wade, John Fisher, Marge Amendola, John Kempf, Robert Benson, Major Jarman, Joan and Clarke Bernier, Stanley Nicas, Bill Franklin, Wolfgang Geckler, Jim Miller, Mike Minor, Van Atkins, Paul Goebel, Bob Chester, Oliver Sommer, Jan Verdonkschot, Robert Nograd, Tom Hickey, Willy Rossel, and they all say hello and regards to everyone. ################## News about Jim Kosec 1 blood cells are up. Chemo does a job on them. It's been a slow go but I am going to beat this thing. I just want to get all this cancer behind me. We are sorry to say that we will not be able to make the Toque this year. We are both disappointed but with my treatments behind and not feeling well for a few days after I do have them, it is best that I do not try to take a long trip right now. We will miss not seeing all of you. Once again thank you all for the cards, calls, and prayers. Love and God Bless to all. Clarke and Joan Bernier Have not had any new information. Talked to John Kempf for a few minutes and he is not doing very well ############## AND A BEAUTIFUL LETTER From Marge Amendola ################ Hello Jean and Tom, Our friend Darrell Anderson is not doing well right now, he has been hospitalized again for a week he fell down and hurt his face broke his glasses etc and is very weak from his dialysis treatments, I speak with him about every other day and wanted you to know his status, he wanted me to let you know that he wont be able to come to the Golden Toque reunion nor the ACF convention and wants to stay home for a while, he sends his regards and I told him our thoughts are with him, I will keep you posted on his condition. Respectfully John Fisher ############## Dear Golden Toque Members, All is going well at the Bernier's house. We celebrated our 50th anniversary on the 16th of this June with family and a few friends. Fun was had by all. Clarke is still doing well and still playing nurse to me. My treatments are going slow as I have had to have a few treatments cancelled until the white and red Dear friends of the Golden Toque. Thank you so much for keeping in touch. My daughter Jeannie and I especially enjoy the anecdotes, newsy letters and the funny stories, they certainly bring a smile. It is easy to see how the Golden Toque created such close friendships and commands such respect in the culinary profession, and for so many years. I personally recall many fond memories and good times and special events we shared with so many good friends-Stanley Nicas, Jon Verdonkschot, Walter Meyer and many more professionals in their trade and compassion and true goodness in their hearts. In today’s busy world as so many strive to climb the ladders to success; they sometimes forget June 14, 2009 HONORABLE ORDER OF THE GOLDEN TOQUE JUNE 2009--NEWS LETTER those who helped us take the first steps. Of all the many culinary organizations that Joe worked with to promote the culinary profession, the Golden Toque, by keeping in touch, have shown their respect for Joe and his dedication to the profession. It is good to know that the Golden Toque is still strong in its commitment to the industry that it represents. I am sure Joe is “up there” somewhere teaching the angels how to bake better rolls!!!!!!! God Bless. Stay well my friends and once again ---THANK YOU Marge Amendola ########### Health News: UPDATE Jan Verdonkschot I had a nice chat with Jan. He is attending the meeting in Frankenmuth, MI at Zehnders. He is with his daughters and is enjoying everyone & everything; he says the town should be Zehnders, MI. He is very positive and misses all his friends and thanks them all for keeping communication with him. He plans on going to Belgium, Spain with his daughters July for a few days, to see his brothers and family. But he has home care every day; keep in touch with him, please. Cards should be sent to his home address and also phone calls. ################## Sad NEWS: NONE ################# KEEP IN TOUCH: Let us make sure to keep in communication with all those who are not 2 feeling well a card, phone call, or letter really helps. Remember— Darrell Anderson, Joan & Clark Bernier, Manfred Bast, Stanley Nicas, Jan Verdonkschot, Walter Meyer, Jon Greenwalt, James and Barb Kosec, Rudolph Soeder, Mary Colletti, Bill Lyman, Ollie Sommer, John Carroll. We hope for all our members’ quick recovery and good health. COOKBOOK NEWS Cookbook sales and distribution director. We have cookbooks for sale. Contact information is: John E. Bogacki, 3100 Tollgate Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63129 ################### ADDRESS CHANGES: CHANGE OF ADDRESSES: NONE ######## ****** NOMINATIONS: Nominations are now solicited for next year 2010— Grand Commander-2 years Commander Secretary-2 years Commander Treasurer-2 years FOR TWO Commander Directors COMMITTEES AND BOARDS BOARD OF ACCEPTANCE Thomas Hickey, Grand Commander-Chairman William Lyman, Grand Commander Ex-Officio Dr. Robert Nograd Past Grand Commander Oliver Sommer, Past Grand Commander Jean E. Clary, Past Grand Commander ADVISORY COUNCIL (Art. 15.0) William Lyman, Grand Commander Dr. Robert Nograd-Past Grand Commander Oliver Sommer, Past Grand Commander Jean E. Clary, Past Grand Commander John Kempf, Past Grand Commander Dr, Stanley Nicas, Past Grand Commander Nominating & Elections HONORABLE ORDER OF THE GOLDEN TOQUE JUNE 2009--NEWS LETTER John Kempf - Chairman 847-526-3466 Lee Conway-Vice Chairman 618-537-8464 Robert Nograd 954-721-2147 Jean E. Clary 702-458-2054 Committee for 2009 Meeting Lee Conway- Chairman John Zehnder Parliamentarian Dr. L Edwin Brown 904-471-3863 Permanent Records Custodian David Dodd Sullivan University Education/Scholarship Committee Karl Guggenmos 401-942-9792 Richard Battista Sergeant of Arms Van Atkins 702-221-0414 David Dodd Cookbook Sales & Dvelopment John Bogacki 314-432-2315x227 Dan Varano Mary Petersen Robert Garlough Promotions & Public Relations Joel Tanner 616-891-0491 Senior Advisory Committee Oliver Sommer, Chrm. 636-947-3795WE Amato Ferrero 706-744-0326 Willy Rossel 305-901-4147 Newsletter Jean Clary--editor 702-458-2054 Health and Welfare Committee Derek Spendlove Joel Tanner Webmaster David Dodd-Sullivan University NOTE!! All donation checks should be “General Fund or Scholarship Fund” made payable to:"Honorable Order of the Golden Toque"--- and sent to: COMMANDER TREASURER JOEL TANNER 6875-84TH STREET S.E. CALEDONIA. MI, 49316 PHONE: HOME: 616-891-0491 Those of you who have been so generous with your monies, time, effort and support, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!! ********************** ******************** 3 New FISCAL YEAR STARTS: MAY 1, 2009 #################### CURRENT DONORS—2009 JOHN CARROLL WILLY ROSSEL BERNARD URBAN JOHN KEMPF THOMAS MAAS WOLFGANG BIERER NOTE: Fiscal year ends; April 30, 2010 ################### IMPORTANT DATES for: 2010 ANNUAL MEETING Will be in the next newsletter ################## HAPPY BIRTHDAYS TO: July Amato Ferrero John Folse Scott Gilbert Harry Hoffstadt Peter Lehmuller Tom Maas Nick Marino George Mc Neill Norman Myerow Robert Nograd Mike Zelski August Joe Aiello John Bogacki Bob Chester Bert Cutino Paul Elbling Bill Gallagher Phil Learned Dale Miller Fritz Sonnenschmidt Martial Valentin July 24 = 91 July 9 = 63 July 14 = 48 July 30 = 81 July 7 = 50 July 26 = 78 July 28 = 61 July 23 = 59 July 1 = 71 July 21 = 79 July 31 = 69 August 21 = 56 August 14 = 53 August 4 = 73 August 7 = 70 August 22 = 69 August 17 = 61 August 3 = 83 August 6 = 50 August 29 = 74 August 26 = 72 ###################### Monday, March 16, 2009 (Chicago) The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation HONORABLE ORDER OF THE GOLDEN TOQUE JUNE 2009--NEWS LETTER (NRAEF) today announced the five restaurant and foodservice industry leaders to be honored at the 22nd Annual Salute to Excellence on Saturday, May 16, 2009, at the Hilton Chicago. Held during the annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show®, this not-tobe-missed black-tie optional evening is the NRAEF's premier fundraising event and pays tribute to extraordinary industry leaders. The 2009 Thad and Alice Eure Ambassador of Hospitality is: * Robert E. Rich, Jr., Chairman, Rich Products Corporation The 2009 College of Diplomates inductees are: * Bert Cutino, Chief Operating Officer, Sardine Factory * Julie Flik, Consultant, Compass Group, North America * Jon L. Luther, Executive Chairman, Dunkin' Brands The 2009 Michael E. Hurst Lifetime of Achievement in Education Award is presented to: * Donald I. Smith, Westin Distinguished Professor, Washington State University "These extraordinary individuals have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to excellence in our industry," said National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Chair Linda Bacin. "We are privileged to honor them for their contributions, and they truly personify our efforts to support the industry's prosperity, prominence and pledge to community involvement." ############ FROM KEN WADE Well another year come and gone and still fighting for survival in the restaurant business, but thank god all family and friends in good 4 health, that’s the most important news! I had hoped to get to Detroit this year to see my friend Aidan Murphy inducted, a great chef, fine gentleman, a great addition to our membership, unfortunately a clash of dates ! My son Darren is getting married in Riga, Latvia the week after and funds do not allow me to make both trips and family has to come first. So please God next year I will get to see everyone. It’s been a few years now since I have seen you all. I hope Chef Jon Greenwalt, Dr Stanley Nicas and all the other members who are not well continue to get better and I get to see everyone in 2010 best wishes, Ken WADE ############## Dear Friends, Helpful information for WACS 2010 Santiago, Chile Jan. 24-28,2010 It is another case where registration is online. WWW.WACS2010 website Email WACS2010@CMCEVENT.COM. I have been to Chile three times and it is a charming beautiful country. Temperature Middle 80's in the day but like California cool at night 50's VISA Americans have to pay $100 at the airport upon entry as we do the same to Chileans coming to USA. Overnight flight: It is an overnight flight on most airlines. I use KAYAK.COM for fare finding. They will alert you when HONORABLE ORDER OF THE GOLDEN TOQUE JUNE 2009--NEWS LETTER fares are lower. Registration Fees Delegate 890 Euros= $1175 today, Partner 650 Euros=$875 today. Partners can attend Opening Ceremony but not the educational seminars and all the other food functions planned for attendees. You can register up to 12/31/2009. Hotel Reservations should be made early. Tours will pick up from the Sheraton and Radisson Hotels. Convention: Casapiedra Center, using busses. Partner Tours 1/24 1 morning or 1 afternoon tour for 2 hr of Santiago. 1/25 Vina Del Mar and Valparaaiso 1/26 Wine Route to Maipo Valley and Santa Rita Winery and Museum 1/27 Isla Negra, by the beach, Pablo Neruda's Home and Museum 1/28 3-hour shopping tour Bus tours on 25th, 26th, and 27th include lunch, transportation and guide If I can help you with any other information, please call me 904 471 3863 Sincerely, L. Edwin Brown, ACF Ambassador ############# IMPORTANT Submit recipes to Grand Commander Tom Hickey Could you please include the attached in the newsletters? Jean, Please publish the attached updated list of those members who still haven't sent in their recipes for the cookbook update. Hope all is well in Vegas, Tom The following names do not have recipes in the current cookbook: The following names do not have recipes in the current cookbook: 1. Joe Aiello 2. Richard Battista 5 4. Charles Carroll 5. Carlo Castagneri 6. Thomas Elkin 7. John Fisher 8. Richard Fisher 9. Norman Hart 10. Mitchell Kostuch 11. Peter Lehmuller 12. George McNeill 13. Dale Miller 14. Hubert Schmieder 15. Irving Schneider 16. Thomas Schreiber 17. Fritz Sonnenschmidt 18. Al Sullivan 19. John Zehnder 20. Michael Zelski 21. Adian Murphy 22. James F. Holden Sr. 23. Uwe Toedter 24. Karl Hutter 25. James E. Trebbien 26. Tom Macrina 27. T.C. Chatterjee 28. Alex Ottman 29. Paul Goebel ############### TANZANIA, AFRICA - A COUNTRY, CULTURE & FOOD EXPERIENCE By Mike Zelski My wife, Maxine, and I went to Tanzania, Africa, the first three weeks of May 2009, to visit and vacation with our son, Michael. He is serving the last of two years as a volunteer in the U. S. Peace Corps. We had an incredible adventure experiencing the beautiful country, culture and foods of Tanzania. Our itinerary included several days of long haul traveling to and from Tanzania via Amsterdam, Netherlands. First, we did a one-day sight seeing tour of Amsterdam. It’s a city like New Orleans, below sea level. Many miles of water canals versus expensive roads were originally build for transportation within the city. A few of the HONORABLE ORDER OF THE GOLDEN TOQUE JUNE 2009--NEWS LETTER popular windmills that long ago powered water pumps or sawmills exist outside the city mainly for tourism. Amsterdam doesn’t have sprawling suburbs and most residents live in apartments or condos in the city. Cars are too expensive to own and parking is limited therefore an estimated 700,000 bicycles are the major means of transportation. Bicycles are parked everywhere. It’s entertaining watching back packing people of all ages dressed for all occasions riding a variety of bicycles outfitted to carry brief cases, groceries, work tools and babies. Amsterdam is a nationality crossroads, and it’s difficult to identify a specific food preference. Of course, locally brewed Heineken beer goes well with most foods. The most interesting and popular food concept I saw in Amsterdam was a sit in or takeout food chain called Wok your Way. They have several small units around the city with steady customer traffic. They have a “make your choice” fried noodles or rice entree menu with “choose your favorites” beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, mushrooms, vegetables and “choose your sauce” teriyaki, sweet and sour, peanut, oyster, curry coconut and hot sauce. A compact food prep area and kitchen is glass enclosed and up front for customers to watch there personalized food being cooked within five minutes after ordering. It features showmanship cooks behind a unique stainless steel cooking unit with three propane burner wok stations: two for cooking and the center for cleaning a wok for the next order. The stainless steel surface is self-cleaned with constant running water. Our son completed a U.S. Peace Corps conference in Arusha, Tanzania, and we met there. We began our journey with a four day professional driver escorted safari in northern Tanzania, a flight southeast to Dares Salaam and two ten hour bus trips 6 (sometimes bone jarring) southwest to the town of Njombe and back to Dares Salaam to return to Chicago. Our son’s assigned village, Idunda, about 1,600 people, is about 20 miles south of Njombe. Njombe is a central meeting place for two dozen men and women U.S. Peace Corps volunteers each assigned to a separate village within a 50-mile radius. We met most of these impressive, college educated, courageous and self-giving folks when they gathered on a weekend. About 100 other volunteers are assigned in other areas of Tanzania. Their key work is life skill teaching in the areas of education, medical and environmental to improve behavior and HIV/AIDS prevention. Tanzania is Africa’s largest country, shaped like Wisconsin but twice the size, is very beautiful, with mountain chains, tropical growth and forested country lying just south of the equator. When it’s spring in Chicago, it’s fall in Tanzania. Tanzania has more designated wild life areas than any other country. One third of its land is given over to national parks, game and forest reserves. The most popular of these areas is the Ngorangora Crater, Serengeti plains and Lake Manyara where we were on safari. We stayed in four Serena Hotels on the safari. Each is uniquely designed to fit the local surroundings. They have an executive chef at each of their 28 locations usually trained in Kenya. They feature nicely presented buffets for all meals and also have a side menu. The food reflects the taste of African cuisine. Tanzania is a politically peaceful country. The people reflect that and we felt welcome and safe. Christianity is the dominant faith. The native women maintain the custom of wearing traditional full-length dresses with colorful shawls and headdress. They are hard workers often walking with bundles and pails of water perfectly balanced on their head. The men HONORABLE ORDER OF THE GOLDEN TOQUE JUNE 2009--NEWS LETTER typically wear western style shirts and jeans except for the Maaisi tribe in the north, known as cattle herders. They dress in a knee length skirt, distinct red or purple cape and carry a staff or spear when herding. We had the unique chance to visit a Maaisi village with huts made of sticks, bamboo, an elephant grass and cow dung roof (it absorbs water in the rainy season). President Obama, whose father came from Kenya just north of Tanzania, is a very popular icon. His name is enthusiastically mentioned to Americans. His photo and the U.S. flag are painted on many buses. Swahili is the spoken national language. Our son speaks near fluent Swahili and would converse and interpret for us – thank goodness! The average worker in Tanzania earns $50.00 monthly. The infrastructure outside Dar es Salaam, the country’s largest city, is not adequate to support higher incomes. The people are poor, but starvation is not a major issue because all villagers farm to grow food and open food markets are available to the larger town dwellers. Corn, white rice, bananas and potatoes are the countries most ubiquitous and preferred foods in the daily diet. They are the main entrée served with a choice of numerous side dishes of vegetables, beans, diced braised beef, goat, pork or chicken added to a tomato based or curry cream sauce. Ugali is the major food of choice. It is corn kernels sun dried, ground fine and cooked in water with no seasonings or spices. It has the appearance, blandness, color and texture of stiff mashed potatoes. A six to eight ounce portion is the center of the plate item. A golf ball size amount is formed in the right hand and pressed with the thumb forming a pocket to scoop up any of the selected side dishes. Spoons are used to eat rice and 7 stewed banana entrees along with side dishes. Mchicha is leafy greens from spinach, sweet potato or pumpkin greens cooked with chopped onions, the most popular vegetable and served with nearly every lunch or dinner entrée. Uji is any thickened portage such as bean, pea or millet. Millet grain is starchy and thickens like oatmeal when boiled in water and sugar. Red kidney beans are a major food served on rice or as a side dish. Eggs are abundant. No farming equipment is affordable and all food crops are hand planted, cultivated and harvested. People in our son’s village cook with charcoal or wood. Charcoal is made in the village and they use a small charcoal heated stove if they can afford one. Wood is free. If they cook with wood, they use three large rocks placed equidistant from each other, place an aluminum pot on top, and burn the wood underneath. Chicken, goat and beef kebobs are either grilled on a grate or pan fried in sunflower oil. Dried corn on the cob is roasted and tastes like popcorn. Popular fruits and vegetables that are grown in most villages are watermelon, bananas, passion fruit, avocado, mangos, oranges, tangerines, grapes, pineapple, pears, apples, cassava (a tuber boiled and has a slight buttery, sweet taste), beans, onions, garlic, carrots, tomatoes, pumpkins, peppers, sweet potatoes and potatoes. Potatoes are consumed frequently and boiled, roasted or deep fat fried like French fries in a wok but called chips. A popular sauce served with white rice (available only on special occasions in the village) and Ugali is fine-diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, carrots, red pepper cooked in water and beef stock. Wheat flour is not a grain grown in the village so bread is not available. Pasta is an unknown. Milk is available. Cheese is available in town markets. HONORABLE ORDER OF THE GOLDEN TOQUE JUNE 2009--NEWS LETTER Beef soup (made boiling beef shanks) and chicken vegetable soup are favorites and very tasty. They do not use spices or seasonings other than salt. They don’t grow herbs; they just grow what they need to survive. They like their food bland and think it is delicious. Bamboo is used for building structures and to make bamboo wine. Corn whiskey is also made. In nearby towns, outdoor farmers markets offer a huge variety of the above mentioned foods, clothes that have been donated from other countries and flip flops, the shoe of choice. The air in the markets is smoky because numerous foods stands charcoal cook beef and poultry. Restaurants in towns offer foods abundantly grown in Tanzania but not usually available in the villages such as coffee, tea, rice, fish and wheat flour products. Chapati is wheat flour mixed with water and deep fat fried resembling flat pita bread and eaten like we eat bread with butter. It can be cheese or garlic flavored. Maandazi is a popular doughnut and Sambusa or Samosa is triangular shaped meat or vegetable filled pastry shell and fried in sunflower oil. Since most food is eaten by hand, washbasins are visibly located in the main dining rooms of restaurants. Everyone consciously washes their hands before and after eating Tanzanian food is truly all natural, grass fed cattle and goats, range free fed chicken and practically all organic. One of the few processed foods is ketchup. Tanzania was an amazing experience in wild life adventure, friendly people, traditional culture and native African foods. ################ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS SUPPLIED BY JAN VERDONKSCHOT AUGUSTE ESCOFFIER SORRY NOT ENOUGH SPACE Continued in NEXT ISSUE 8 ###################### Just a quick note, and reminder, that I’m very sorry to be missing the Golden Toque Reunion this year and will miss seeing you and so many other friends. I’ve copied a few of them to let them know I’m thinking about them. You’ll recall that I mentioned in an earlier email that I’m going on European Battlefields Tour arranged by out mutual friend Jim Doherty (retired Publisher of Nations Restaurant News and Vice President of Lebhar-Friedman Inc). Another fellow Golden Toque member, Bert Cutino, is also on this 10-guy private tour which will follow the U.S. and Canadian forces routes from Normandy, through France, Luxemburg, Belgium and in to Germany. We’ll also visit Hitler's Alpine Cottage in Berchtesgaden and also Nuremberg where some the Nazis took the big fall. We're staying each night at a historic/war related hotel or Chateau, all 4 – 5 stars, such as the Adlon Kempinski Hotel in Berlin. Leaving tomorrow, June 12 – returning on June 28. The foodservice sector is well represented in our tour group people you probably know. . As a result, Jim has also arranged for a half dozen special European restaurateur or hotelier guests to join us for dinner, or to gives a lecture, and take Q & A. In addition to Jim, Bert and myself, we will also share the experience with: Ted Balestreri – Sardine Factory /Cannery Row, etc, Monterey, CA Kelly Brintle- Ventura Foods, L A., CA Paul Hitzelberger - his runs Del Taco restaurants in Salt Lake City, UT. While I’m excited about the trip, I’ll miss not attending the Reunion. Give HONORABLE ORDER OF THE GOLDEN TOQUE JUNE 2009--NEWS LETTER my regards to everyone. Mitch Kostuch ################### I am so sorry to miss the Reunion this summer! Unfortunately, it is the same week-end that I am working with the CIA faculty in Hyde Park producing a workshop for front-of-the-house educators. This is the first time I have missed seeing all of my friends since I was inducted into the Toque and I hope not to miss any more in the future. Summers are difficult times because that is when the teachers are available for professional development workshops...which is what I do for them! All the best to you and all my Golden Toque friends. Mary Mary Petersen, President ################ I was looking forward to going to the meeting and reunion; I'm very disappointed that we can’t go. Its to hard for my wife to load me and my big power wheel chair, I no longer can walk or talk. " SOME PEOPLE SAY I RAN TO MUCH & TALKED TO MUCH " . Please tell every one welcome MICHIGAN, I always enjoy going up to ZEHNDERS, MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF FELLOW HONORABLE GOLDEN TOQUE MEMBERS&FAMILY'S. YOURS TRULY, RICHARD BENSON ################# HAVE A GREAT FOURTH OF JULY AND EVERYONE STAY AS HEALTHY AS YOU CAN. ################### IF you have some news please submit it to Jean E. Clary-- jclary4@cox.net 9 1 1