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The following videos have been provided by our strategic partners and represent their take on the latest tips and techniques in the culinary industry.


Photo of Charlie Trotter 2008 ACF Event Series Logo Charlie Trotter Keynote Presentation

View one of the most memorable experiences of the 2008 ACF National Convention. General Session keynote presenter, renowned chef Charlie Trotter, expounded on the 2008 theme, “Achieving Culinary Excellence.” Watch Chef Trotter serve up an anecdotal account of his philosophy on being a part of the “world of food and wine and service and hospitality.” Charlie Trotter Keynote Presentation


Photo of The Hans Buesckens Junior Chef Competition DV Cuisine Logo The Hans Buesckens Junior Chef Competition

Twenty young chefs representing their countries vie to be judged the best young cook in the world. The Hans Buesckens Junior Chef Competition


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of Basic Biscuit Scones Pearson Logo Baking Fundamentals: Benchmark Formulas, Part I

View the following demonstrations that teach foundational methods used in baking.
Basic Biscuit Scones - Braided Egg Bread - Butter Spritz Cookies - American Buttercream - Swiss Buttercream - Cheese Soufflé



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Chiffon Cake Pearson Logo Baking Fundamentals: Benchmark Formulas, Part II

Baking demonstrations continued.
Chiffon Cake - Chocolate Chip Cookies - Combination Doughnut - Cream Puff Dough Formula - Crème Caramel - Croissant Dough Formula



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Maine Lobster Maine Lobster Logo Shucking Lobster

Watch as Chef Wilfred Beriau, CEC, CCE, AAC, 2008 Chef Educator of the Year demonstrates the best way to extract the meat from a lobster.
Introduction to Maine Lobster - Lobster Shucking



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of Knife Skills for Chefs Pearson Logo Knife Skills for Chefs

Build your basic knife skills with these educational videos. View the following videos for examples on the proper use of quality knives and basic knife cuts.
Introduction to Knives - Sharpening Knives - Knife Handling - Cutting



Photo of Chicken Chausseur Midwest Culinary Institute Logo Quartet Classic

View classic culinary video recipes—a quartet of classic demos featuring chicken, beef, and fish—by Chef John Kinsella, CMC, CCE, WGMC, AAC.
Chicken Chausseur - Beef Stroganoff - Chicken Bercy - Lemon Sole Fillets



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Masala Unilever Foodsolutions Logo Savoring the Best of World Flavors

View six culinary demos featuring Unilever chefs with recipes from around the globe.
Prawn Pepper Masala - Onion Chutney - Seafood Paella - Steamed Clams - Croquettes with Serrano Ham - Roganjost - Lamb Curry



Photo of Slow 
Food TBS STORYline Logo Slow Food

View a segment from the network TV show TBS STORYline about the meanings and origins of slow food. Slow Food



Photo of Beef Butchery Midwest Culinary Institute Logo Beef Butchery

View a six-part video demonstration by Chef John Kinsella, CMC, CCE, WGMC, AAC, on beef butchery.
Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6



Photo of Veal Butchery Midwest Culinary Institute Logo Veal Butchery

View a four-part video demonstration by Chef John Kinsella, CMC, CCE, WGMC, AAC, on how to butcher a leg of veal.
Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4





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