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\"BrianSkinner<\/a>#ccc2014 @goldmedalplates\u00a0Chefs from Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 7-8, 2014 to compete in the\u00a0Gold\u00a0Medal Plates\u00a0Canadian Culinary Championships<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Each year I send them some questions prior to the challenge. Here is the scoop from Chef Brian Skinner from The Acorn<\/a> in Vancouver.<\/p>\n

What was your first food memory?<\/b><\/p>\n

Eating mussels with cream and garlic with my Dad on the Isle of Sky in Scotland.<\/p>\n

What was in your elementary school lunch kit?<\/b><\/p>\n

Peanut butter sandwiches.<\/p>\n

Where did you first learn to cook?<\/b><\/p>\n

When I moved out of home and turned vegetarian.<\/p>\n

Did you attend culinary school \u2013 if so, where?<\/b><\/p>\n

VCC, Vancouver<\/p>\n

Where has been your favourite place to work to date and why?<\/b><\/p>\n

Noma, Copenhagen. I learned more in 5 weeks about food than I did in 3 years of culinary school.<\/p>\n

Who in the industry taught you the most?<\/b><\/p>\n

Ryan Zuvich, Hilltop Bistro, Victoria<\/p>\n

\"Acorn_Halloumi_SEAN_DAVID\"<\/a><\/p>\n

What is your favourite style of cooking?<\/b><\/p>\n

Vegetable focused<\/p>\n

What is your favourite ethnic cuisine?<\/b><\/p>\n

Italian<\/p>\n

What is your favourite family recipe?<\/b><\/p>\n

My dads Tomato & Macaroni soup.<\/p>\n

What ingredient(s) can\u2019t you live without?<\/b><\/p>\n

Vegetables<\/p>\n

Do you have an unforgettable taste combination?<\/b><\/p>\n

Apples & Cheddar<\/p>\n

Ingredient you can\u2019t get enough of?<\/b><\/p>\n

Sunchokes<\/p>\n

Ingredient that will never touch your lips?<\/b><\/p>\n

Foie Gras<\/p>\n

What basic recipe\/s do you advise for cooking novices to learn as a starting point?<\/b><\/p>\n

Start simple! Buy great quality local ingredients and do little to them.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your go-to comfort food?<\/b><\/p>\n

Potato Chips<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your favourite cocktail?<\/b><\/p>\n

Sazerac<\/p>\n

Do you have a guilty pleasure?<\/b><\/p>\n

I try not to feel guilty about anything I eat.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your definition of a perfect meal?<\/b><\/p>\n

Good company, food made from scratch.<\/p>\n

How do you unwind after service?<\/b><\/p>\n

A run or a beer. Or both.<\/p>\n

Favourite culinary destination?<\/b><\/p>\n

Copenhagen<\/p>\n

Most memorable meal last year?<\/b><\/p>\n

Burdock & co.<\/p>\n

What would you eat at your last meal?<\/b><\/p>\n

Risotto & Alba truffles<\/p>\n

Who are you dream dinner companions?<\/b><\/p>\n

My wife and baby boy<\/p>\n

What do you do in your off time?<\/b><\/p>\n

Cycle, Yoga, and dream about food.<\/p>\n

Where do you eat in your city when you are not working?<\/b><\/p>\n

Peaceful Restaurant, Zipang Sushi, Sagram House for dosas, home!<\/p>\n

What is the dish\/dishes your restaurant is known for?<\/b><\/p>\n

Kale Caesar Salad, Beer Battered Halloumi, the nightly \u201cHarvest\u201d dish<\/p>\n

What dish will you be cooking for Gold Medal Plates?<\/b><\/p>\n

Smoked King Oyster Mushrooms with Seasonal vegetables and Mushroom Jus<\/p>\n

Why did you choose the particular wine\/beer pairing for the dish?<\/b><\/p>\n

Local, Organic, and paired beautifully with the food.<\/b><\/p>\n

What ingredients have you brought with you?<\/b><\/p>\n

The ingredients to use for Saturday night, we\u2019re not allowed much else!!!<\/p>\n

Who have you brought with you to assist?<\/b><\/p>\n

Two of my cook from The Acorn \u2013 Heather Giles and Ritchie Nguyen<\/p>\n

For the black box competition are there any strategies that you will employ to succeed?<\/b><\/p>\n

RUN LIKE HELL!<\/p>\n

What challenges do you have to face as your travel to another destination to cook?<\/b><\/p>\n

Weather, unfamiliar suppliers for procuring food for the Mystery Wine Pairing event, working out of foreign kitchens.<\/p>\n

Who do you see as the toughest competitor this year?<\/b><\/p>\n

Myself. :o)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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