{"id":32704,"date":"2015-11-18T17:11:18","date_gmt":"2015-11-19T00:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/?p=32704"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:17:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T23:17:29","slug":"chef-luca-paola-sunset-organic-bistro-competitor-gold-medal-plates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/chef-luca-paola-sunset-organic-bistro-competitor-gold-medal-plates\/","title":{"rendered":"Chef Luca Paola Sunset Organic Bistro Competitor Gold Medal Plates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Victoria on November 19, 2015 to\u00a0compete in the\u00a0Gold\u00a0Medal Plates for the BC\u00a0spot in the Canadian Culinary Championships held in Kelowna in February. \u00a0We\u2019re heading over to check out the event and as a prequil have interviewed the chefs. Here\u2019s our answers from Chef Luca\u00a0Paola from\u00a0Sunset Organic Bistro at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerhill.bc.ca\/Bistro\" target=\"_blank\">Summerhill Pyramid Winery<\/a>\u00a0in Kelowna.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tell us a little bit about your restaurant and\/or style of cooking.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The kitchen at the Sunset Organic Bistro at Summerhill Pyramid Winery is not like any other place I have ever worked in. It is unique thanks to the onsite gardens and the people who have invested so much into the land. We strive to be organic, local, sustainable, seasonal and fresh. My style of cooking is mostly Mediterranean with some international influences and flare.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where do you eat in your cit<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chef-Luca-Photo-2.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"32705\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/chef-luca-paola-sunset-organic-bistro-competitor-gold-medal-plates\/chef-luca-photo-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chef-Luca-Photo-2.jpg?fit=900%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"900,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"chef luca photo 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chef-Luca-Photo-2.jpg?fit=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-32705\" title=\"chef luca photo 2\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chef-Luca-Photo-2-768x1024.jpg?resize=474%2C632\" alt=\"chef luca photo 2\" width=\"474\" height=\"632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chef-Luca-Photo-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chef-Luca-Photo-2.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chef-Luca-Photo-2.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a>y?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Being a chef, I naturally work long days and late nights, so it sometimes leaves me choosing fast food or take out. On days off I like to spoil myself and eat food from great local spots like Waterfront Wines, Mission Hill, Raudz Regional Table or Bacaro.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What would be your ideal food day?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An ideal day of food for me would bring me back home into my mom\u2019s kitchen where I could eat some of her homemade pizza or pasta.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What trend do you wish would die?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I feel the trend that is least attractive to me is having a starch on a plate. I would like to stray away from meat, potatoes, and veggies. It is an old school idea that all three live exclusively on a plate together. I love plating a piece of fresh fish on top of some risotto or duck breast with some local beets. That\u2019s the simple, tasty and complimentary style of food you will see on my menus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What trend\/s do you wish would be next?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a growing \u201ctrend\u201d to some people and in some areas of the world, but ideally I would love to see everyone try to transition all the way to organic food, that is local and sustainable. I don\u2019t understand why anyone would order blueberries from half way across the world when they are just around the corner from you in your own town or province. I think that 100-mile diets are an inspired way to feed your guests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What ingredient do you always have on hand?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is probably a clich\u00e9 answer but I am going to say salt or possibly a good quality olive oil. \u00a0And butter. I also love butter!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your go-to recipe when you\u2019re eating at home?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our go to meal isn\u2019t so much a recipe but something we can slap together in a few minutes. Meat, cheese, pickles and spreads is all we need with a great glass of BC wine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>With the holidays coming up, could you give us something easy to prepare that would impress? Recipe please.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><u>Granola bars<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n<p>3 cups of oats toasted<br \/>\n1\/2 cup of coconut toasted<br \/>\n1\/2 cup of sunflower seeds<br \/>\n1\/2 cup of sesame seeds<br \/>\n1\/2 cup of pumpkin seeds<br \/>\n1\/2 cup of raisins<br \/>\n1\/2 cup of dates chopped<br \/>\n1\/2 cup of dried cranberries<br \/>\n1\/2 cup of apricots<\/p>\n<p>(you can substitute just about anything you like for this part. Say if\u00a0you don&#8217;t like pumpkin seeds just add more sunflower seeds or if you are allergic to coconut you can increase another item like sesame seeds or replace it with something like spelt kernels)<\/p>\n<p>5 oz butter<br \/>\n5 oz brown sugar<br \/>\n1\/2 cup honey<br \/>\n1\/2 cup corn syrup<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Toast all dry goods except the fruit<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Mix toasted nuts and grains with dried fruit in a large bowl big enough to hold everything.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0Bring all the wet ingredients to a simmer in a small pot and you have a smooth consistency.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Working quickly, pour butter sugar mixture over dry ingredients and mix well<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Press into sheet tray or baking pan and roll with a rolling pin to insure that it is packed down.<br \/>\n&#8211; cool until set and cut into desired shapes<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; drizzle with white or dark chocolate to finish<\/p>\n<p><strong><a 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data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pacojet-australia.jpg?fit=788%2C719&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-32707\" title=\"pacojet australia\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pacojet-australia.jpg?resize=788%2C719\" alt=\"pacojet australia\" width=\"788\" height=\"719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pacojet-australia.jpg?w=917&amp;ssl=1 917w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pacojet-australia.jpg?resize=300%2C274&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you want for food\/food equipment gifts this year?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I have been hoping for a Pacojet for a while now.\u00a0 But a truffle slicer would be nice.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/111.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"32708\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/chef-luca-paola-sunset-organic-bistro-competitor-gold-medal-plates\/attachment\/11\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/111.jpg?fit=560%2C375&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"560,375\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"11\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/111.jpg?fit=560%2C375&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-32708\" title=\"11\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/111.jpg?resize=560%2C375\" alt=\"11\" width=\"560\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/111.jpg?w=560&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/111.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>What cookbook would you suggest for a gift for your foodie friends this year?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eleven Madison Park: The Cookbook is one of my favorites.\u00a0 There are a lot of good recipes that one could potentially do from home if they have some knowhow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Any hints on what dish you will be preparing for Gold Medal Plates?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is a dish I like to call Duck, Duck, Goose. It has smoked duck breast and confit duck leg, and some foie gras. You\u2019re just going to have to wait to see what accompaniments finish the dish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What country\/city would you travel to just for the purpose eating?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New York City! So many wonderful places that I need to try before I die.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What inspired you to get into this industry?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The fact that I have always held a kitchen job and I didn\u2019t want to become an accountant. My mom too, I guess.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is your secret to perfect scrambled eggs?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Separate the egg yolks and whisk the whites until light and fluffy. Reincorporate the yolks, season with salt and pepper and pour into a non-stick pan with a little bit of butter. The pan should be almost smoking hot. Stir vigorously until just barely set. The carry over heat will finish cooking the eggs. Perfect!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Victoria on November 19, 2015 to\u00a0compete in the\u00a0Gold\u00a0Medal Plates for the BC\u00a0spot in the Canadian Culinary Championships held in Kelowna in February. \u00a0We\u2019re heading over to check out the event and as a prequil have interviewed the chefs. 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