tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51597091353263428972024-03-14T06:22:08.822-07:00The Food GuyDenver's Best CatererBrett Tucker President/D.O.T.V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07348556216353707476noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5159709135326342897.post-86220682420359449122012-10-10T13:05:00.001-07:002012-10-10T13:05:24.699-07:00Food Guy goes to Italy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Having just returned from a "media tour" of Tuscany and Le <span style="background: yellow;">Marche</span>
I feel inspired to share the pride I feel about what and how we eat in
Colorado. The "farm to table" movement is all the rage here now (as
it ALWAYS should be), but in Italy it is a concept they are desperately trying
to hold on to. The people we met take immense pride in their traditions and
culture. They hold to exacting standards that have been in place for
generations. In many cases they are moving to bring back nearly extinct
traditions, such as the <span style="background: yellow;">Cinta</span> <span style="background: yellow;">Senese</span> pig farm we visited and the
ancient grains being re-introduced into Tuscan farms. They are really trying to
get back to how things were when things were truly local. I expected to see a
great difference in the mind set between here and there, but what I found was
amazingly similar: use and take pride in what you and your neighbors produce
first, and supplement what you have to. The food we ate was of course amazing
at almost every meal, but not overly complex or convoluted. Very similar to the
standards we hold in our own shop. The delicious local <span style="background: yellow;">charcuterie</span>
was very similar to what Brian produces in our own kitchen. Again, quality
ingredients produce quality products. Our growing consciousness as chefs in
Colorado to be locally and ecologically responsible is a standard that has been
working for them for generations. We are on the right path. I am reminded of
the words of an old Mentor: "our job as chefs is to take the gifts God
gives us and try not to f--- it up too much before we get it to the
customer."<br />
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<br />Brett Tucker President/D.O.T.V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07348556216353707476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5159709135326342897.post-33768496680334867142011-10-18T15:27:00.001-07:002011-10-18T15:27:38.476-07:00The Food Guy is rallying to fight hunger with "Cans for Fans"<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times","serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(Lakewood, CO)- The Food Guy Catering is excited to announce its "Cans for Fans" food drive. According to Feeding America, 1 in every 8 Coloradans has difficulties providing food for themselves and their families. The Food Guy is looking to take a stand against hunger in Colorado through the donation of one can for every new Facebook fan (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/thefoodguycateringco)"><span style="color: blue;">www.facebook.com/thefoodguycateringco)</span></a> that is added through the dates of October 18, 2011 through November 7, 2011. <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times","serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The presentation of the cans will take place at the Meeting Industry Council (MIC) “Serving up Hope” Luncheon at The Denver Merchandise Mart on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. The total number of cans will be donated in addition to cans collected from the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) and the International Special Event Society (ISES). <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times","serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">To be a part of “Fans for Cans” please visit <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thefoodguycateringco"><span style="color: blue;">www.facebook.com/thefoodguycateringco</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times","serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For more information about other ways you can help fight hunger please visit The Food Bank of the Rockies at <a href="http://www.foodbankrockies.org/"><span style="color: blue;">www.foodbankrockies.org</span></a>. If you would like to attend the “Serving up Hope” Luncheon please visit <a href="http://www.mic-colorado.org/"><span style="color: blue;">www.mic-colorado.org</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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