You have probably heard about another Croatian earthquake, the third this year. On December 29th, half of the town of Petrinja was destroyed in a 6,3 magnitude earthquake. The very next morning, another struck with a magnitude of 4,1.
We are doing our best to organize chefs from all over Croatia to come and feed the victims and workers. We especially appreciate the help of Slovenian chefs who managed to get the documentation to cross the border and help.
Currently, the town of Petrinja is closed by the police because a lot of people came to help. We are waiting for the officials to coordinate us Chefs on where the best place is to help with food preparation.
We are getting a lot of support and Croatia is united to help the victims in these difficult times.
Please share and call for donations through your channels and show the “Power of the White Jackets”. People can donate financial support for the victims through the Croatian Red Cross on this link:https://www.hck.hr/english/10656.
Thank you for your consideration,
Aleksandar Aki Vucković Croatian Culinary Federation
On December 29th half of the town of Petrinja in Croatia was destroyed in a 6,3 magnitude earthquake. The very next day, another struck with a magnitude of 4,1.
Please help to support Croatia by donating to those affected by the earthquake. You can make your donation through the Croatian Red Cross by using this link: https://www.hck.hr/english/10656
Show the power of the white jacket by sharing and calling for donation through your channels.
It is cited in texts and known around the world that ‘Tea began as a medicine, and then grew into a beverage’ – The Book of Tea.
Scientific research further confirms what Asians have believed for centuries; that all types of tea contains polyphenols and powerful natural antioxidants which can protect regular tea drinkers from many degenerative diseases. Similarly, studies also suggest rooibos and spices have potent antioxidant and antiviral properties.
Chef Peter Kuruvita combines both its ancient healing properties and its modern-day pleasures into tea inspired gastronomy recipes to help enhance the immune system. With carefully thought-out ingredients, he combines the polyphenolic and antioxidant goodness of tea and the antiviral properties from our Infusions to bring you Immunity Inspired by Tea Recipes. From energy-boosting recipes such as vegan-protein balls, to restaurant-worthy dishes such as Beetroot Tartare with Black Tea and Walnuts.
Watch how to make a Gazpacho that can boost your immunity, with Dilmah’s Tangerine, Rose and Grapefruit Infusion:
2021 Happy New Year Message from Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler
“HAPPY NEW YEAR” to all my family, colleagues, friends and culinarians from all around the globe.
I am wishing for “ALL” of you a very successful, happy and positive year 2021 to come.
Despite of the situation that we are all in fear during the year 2020 and the COVID19 Pandemic situation we will and must move on in a positive spirit. I just can urge you all to always think positive, help as well the needy and less fortunate, try to share and go through the world with open eyes.
As a personal note, always believe in the “POWER OF THE WHITE JACKET” and never give up. After every difficult time and situation there is a light and a positive way.
GOD bless you all and believe that together we can achieve and make the “WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
Looking forward seeing you somewhere around the world physically and for the time being virtually, but let us all hope together and work hard for it that 2021 will bring us a lot of joy and positives.
Your FRIEND, COLLEAGUE & WORLDCHEFS PRESIDENT Thomas A. Gugler
Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler and the Board of Directors would like to take this opportunity to share a special memorial letter and recognize the centenary of Honorary Life Member, the Late Dr. H.C. Chef Gilberto Smith Duquesne, who was instrumental for the expansion of Worldchefs into Cuba and throughout Latin America. Well known for his passion towards global culinary friendship, the culinary profession and his Cuban heritage, the Late Dr. H.C. Chef Gilberto Smith Duquesne took great pride in showcasing Cuban lobsters and promoting traditional Cuban Cuisine all over the world.
As a tribute to the life ofDr. H.C. Chef Gilberto Smith Duquesne and in recognition of his birth on December 31, 1920, a 100 year commemorative postcard was created and presented by the Minister of Mincin, Vice Mayor of Communications, the President of Cuba Post and theFederation of Culinary Associations of the Republic of Cuba.
Memories of My Father,Dr. H.C. Chef Gilberto Smith Duquesne, Lifetime President of theFederation of Culinary Associations of the Republic of Cuba
Byhis son,Dr. Vladimir Alexander Smith-Mesa
First of all, I would like to take the opportunity to thank Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler for his support and for taking the time to be a key player in this100 yearcelebration of my late father’s birth centenary. As you well know, my father had quite a history himself. He was Meyer Lansky’s personal chef in the 1950s before Cuban President Fidel Castro came to power and the late Mafia boss left Cuba for good. My father was Cuba’s answer to a celebrity chef: tagged ‘TheLobsterKing’ for his expertise with crustacea.
It was in Paris in the late 60s and for seven years, he studied at L’Académie Culinaire de France, becoming the first – AfroLatino descendent – member of this prestigious culinary organisation. Since then, his very personal dream was to create a Federation of Culinary Associations in Cuba.
As you know, in 2017 Chef Cornelia Volino, Worldchefs Secretary General visited Havana. On the occasion, Chef Volino recognised Cuba’s role in Worldchefs as the first Latin American country to join Worldchefs, over 40 years ago through the efforts of my late father, when he helped the Federation of Culinary Associations of the Republic of Cuba (FACRC) join your organisation.
On two separate occasions at the Olympics – IKA – Olympiade der Köche, my father won a Gold Medal. First in 1980, when in representation of his country, he attended alone the IKA. The second medal was won in 1984, when he went to IKA, leading a team of Cuban Chefs.
Since then, on October 18, we celebrate the Day of Cuban Cuisine. The date is celebrated as homage to that team of Cuban Chefs, the “Day of Cuban Cuisine” was launched on world markets at “Culinary 98”, an International event of the Federation of Culinary Associations of the Republic of Cuba (FACRC).
Havana, Cuba Circa 1998: (L to R) FACRC HonoraryLifetimePresident and Worldchefs Honorary Life Member, the Late Dr. H.C. Chef Gilberto Smith Duquesne; Worldchefs Secretary General and Past Continental Director–Americas, ChefCornelia Volino; FACRCPastPresident, theLate Chef Santana; current FACRC President and Worldchefs Honorary Life Member, ChefEddy Fernández Monte.
Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler, Board of Directors, and Members join the VKÖ (Austrian Chef Association), friends, and family to mourn the passing of our esteemed colleague, Chef Karl Ruppert.
President A.D. KM. Karl Ruppert ᵻ December 24th, 2020
President of the VKÖ from 1993-1998
Winner of the Golden Cross of Merit & Needle of the VKÖ
Honorary member of the Association of Austrian Chefs and the World Association of Chef Societies (Worldchefs)
Winner of the “Youth Exhibition 1962 Budapest”
Multiple international gold medalist as captain of the Austrian National Team
After a fulfilled life, former president Karl Ruppert has taken his seat at the table of the eternal feast. As a committed president and member of our professional association, he was an exemplary and valued representative of our profession and association, far beyond the borders of Austria. For his decades of meritorious association activity, he was awarded honorary membership of the Association of Austrian Chefs and the World Association of Chefs Societies.
His outstanding technical skills were undisputed among his professional colleagues. As head of the examination committee, he took master chef exams and countless young chefs the final apprenticeship exams for decades and guided them into and through professional life. He was given the highest recognition when he became captain of the Austrian national team and won several international victories.
His work as director of the culinary art exhibition in Vienna in 1992 confirms his reputation as an excellent specialist and chef. His presidency was marked by some progress within the Association of Austrian Chefs and he invested a lot of time in the youth and was primarily concerned with promoting Austrian cuisine. His death leaves a great void and affects us all. He will remain unforgettable to us through honorable memory.
Our condolences go to his family and friends.
In grateful memory:
The Board and the members of the Austrian Chef Association,
Dear colleagues, chefs and friends from all around the world.
I am wishing you all a “MERRY CHRISTMAS” and from the bottom of my heart a very festive season.
Despite of a very difficult year 2020 and so many obstacles due to COVID 19 Pandemic this special time of the year shell give you all the positive energy and to ensure that 2021 will be a better year for all of us.
The entire world population is suffering but in my personal view I believe in the positive energy in our human raze and especially in the “POWER OF THE WHITE JACKET.
We as culinarians can make a change and as well our social responsibility is to support all the NEEDY and UNFORTUNATE as well.
GOD bless you all and please “SHARE” with the people in need.
Today I am talking to you as your WORLDCHEFS President and as the virtual “SANTA” and on behalf of the entire “Board of Directors of WORLDCHEFS” again our personal “MERRY CHRISTMAS” and “GOD bless you all”. Stay safe and healthy and we are looking forward meeting and seeing you all somewhere around the globe.
(Arabic translation included / الترجمة للغة العربية متاحة)
Na’am Chef! Arabic Pre-Commis Chef Course Now Available!
It’s World Arabic Language Day and Worldchefs Academy is excited to announce the launch of its online Pre-Commis Chef Course and mobile app in Arabic! Adding to the line-up of free courses available for our global community, the Arabic Pre-commis Chef Course is now added to the English, Spanish and Portuguese Library!
“On behalf of the Worldchefs Board of Directors, I would like to congratulate all the Arabic Chefs Volunteers who helped to bring this educational opportunity to aspiring Chefs in Arabic-speaking communities all around the world. We are proud to provide the Pre-Commis Chef Course in Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish and English with many more languages to come!” stated, Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler.
With curriculum covering the basics of culinary professionalism, food service operations, culinary theory, food hygiene and sanitation, basic cooking and culinary nutrition, the Pre-Commis Chef Course can be followed as a complete curriculum and individual lessons can be used to compliment other existing courses or provide theoretical components to culinary apprenticeship.
Participants can learn through the web-based platform or via the mobile app offering an offline study mode. By connecting to the Internet when it is available they can download the course via the mobile app and study at any time, with or without Internet. Then they simply go back online when ready to complete the final assessment. The Pre-Commis Chef Course also links to Worldchefs Certification opportunities and is intended to be the first step on the culinary career pathway.
Worldchefs Academy would like extend its sincere gratitude and recognition to our Arabic Advisors and Chef Volunteers for their time and contributions during the development of the Arabic Pre-Commis Chef Course over the past 2 years:
Amro Fahed Al Yassin, Vice President, Emirates Culinary Guild (Dubai) and General Secretary, Syrian Culinary Guild
Jihan Sahawaneh, Culinary Facilitator, Royal Academy Of Culinary Arts, Jordan, Worldchefs Education Network Member
Majed Al Sabagh, President, Syrian Culinary Guild and Vice President, Emirates Culinary Guild
Adel Gabr, Past President, Canadian Culinary Federation Windsor Branch
Currently Worldchefs Academy is also developing the Pre-Commis Chef Course in Italian and German to launch in 2021.
About Worldchefs Academy
Worldchefs Academy developed the Pre-Commis Chef online course and mobile app in conjunction with Nestlé Professional and the Pro Gastronomia Foundation to offer culinary education for aspiring chefs that may not have the means, mobility or flexibility to attend full-time culinary school. The Worldchefs Academy mobile app can be downloaded on both the App Store and Google Play, and is available at www.worldchefsacademy.com.
إنه اليوم العالمي للغة العربية حيث يسر Academy Worldchefs أن تعلن عن إطلاق دورة الطهاة عبر الإنترنت وتطبيق الهاتف المحمول باللغة العربية ! إضافة إلى مجموعة الدورات المجانية المتاحة لمجتمعنا العالمي ، تمت إضافة دورةchef Pre-commis العربية الآن إلى مكتبة اللغة الإنجليزية والإسبانية والبرتغالية!
“بالنيابة عن مجلس إدارة منظمة Worldchefs ، أود أن أهنئ جميع المتطوعين من الطهاة العرب الذين ساعدوا في توفير هذه الفرصة التعليمية للطهاة الطموحين في المجتمعات الناطقة باللغة العربية في جميع أنحاء العالم. نحن فخورون بتقديم دورة Pre-Commis Chef باللغات العربية والبرتغالية والإسبانية والإنجليزية مع العديد من اللغات القادمة ! ” صرح بذلك ، رئيس Worldchefs توماس جوجلر.
من خلال المناهج الدراسية التي تغطي أساسيات احتراف الطهي ، وعمليات خدمة الطعام ، ونظرية الطهي ، ونظافة الأغذية والتعقيم الصحي ، والطهي الأساسي والتغذية الطهوية ، يمكن اتباع دورة Pre-Commis Chef كمنهج كامل ويمكن إستخدام الدروس الفردية لتكملة دورات أخرى موجودة أو توفير مكونات نظرية للتدريب المهني في الطهي.
يمكن للمشاركين التعلم من خلال النظام الأساسي المستند إلى صفحة الإنترنت أو عبر تطبيق الهاتف المحمول الذي يوفر الدراسة في وضع عدم الإتصال. من خلال الإتصال بالإنترنت عند توفرها ، يمكنهم تنزيل الدورة التدريبية عبر تطبيق الهاتف المحمول والدراسة في أي وقت ، سواء باستخدام الإنترنت أو بدونه. ثم يعودون ببساطة إلى الإنترنت عندما يكونون جاهزين لإكمال التقييم النهائي. ترتبط دورة Pre-Commis Chef أيضًا بفرص إعتماد Worldchefs وتهدف إلى أن تكون الخطوة الأولى في المسار الوظيفي للطهي.
تود أكاديمية Worldchefs أن تعرب عن خالص امتنانها وتقديرها لمستشارينا العرب ومتطوعينا من الطهاة العرب على وقتهم ومساهماتهم خلال تطوير دورة Pre-Commis Chef على مدار العامين الماضيين:
عمرو فهد الياسين ، نائب رئيس جمعية الإمارات للطهي (دبي) والسكرتير العام للجمعية السورية للطهي
جيهان سهاونة ، معلمة فنون الطهي ، الأكاديمية الملكية لفنون الطهي ، الأردن ، عضو شبكة التعليم في Worldchefs
ماجد الصباغ ، رئيس الجمعية السورية للطهي ونائب رئيس جمعية الإمارات للطهي ( الشارقة, عجمان , أم القيوين )
عادل جبر ، الرئيس السابق لإتحاد الطهي الكندي فرع وندسور
تقوم أكاديمية Worldchefs حاليًا أيضًا بتطوير دورة Pre-Commis Chef باللغة الإيطالية والألمانية لإطلاقها في عام 2021.
حول Worldchefs Academy
قامت Worldchefs Academy ، وهي قسم من الإتحاد العالمي لجمعيات الطهاة (Worldchefs) بتطوير دورة Pre-Commis Chef عبر الإنترنت وتطبيق الهاتف المحمول بالتعاون مع Nestlé Professional ومؤسسة Pro Gastronomia لتقديم تعليم الطهي للطهاة الطموحين الذين قد لا يملكون الوسائل والقدرة على التنقل أو المرونة لحضور مدرسة الطهي بدوام كامل. يمكن تنزيل تطبيق Worldchefs Academy للجوال على كل من App Store و Google Play ، وهو متاح على www.worldchefsacademy.com.
حول Worldchefs
تعتبر الرابطة العالمية لجمعيات الطهاة ، المعروفة بإسم Worldchefs ، شبكة عالمية ديناميكية تضم أكثر من 110 جمعية طهاة في جميع أنحاء العالم. صوت رائد في مجال الضيافة ، تحمل Worldchefs 92 عاماً من التاريخ منذ تأسيسها في جامعة السوربون من قبل الموقر أوغست إسكوفير . تمثل منظمة Worldchefs عضوية دولية حشدت من متخصصي الطهي ، وهي ملتزمة بالنهوض بالمهنة والإستفادة من تأثير سترة الشيف لتحسين الصناعة والإنسانية بشكل عام . www.worldchefs.org
PARIS, 17th of December 2020 – WCWB Cooks for Doctors and Nurses of 5 Intensive Care Units in Greece
The symbolic action of gratitude to the Intensive Care Units (ICU) staff of 4 hospitals in Thessaloniki and 1 hospital in Volos City was successfully completed, offering a complete menu for doctors and nurses. The meals were prepared by a team from World Chefs Without Borders and the Chefs Association of Northern Greece.
Through this action, which lasted about a month, the Chefs wanted to show their support to these peoplewho daily give a “superhuman” fight to help citizens who have been affected by the global pandemic caused by COVID-19.
Hospitals in Thessaloniki, Greece
(Chefs prepared 300 portions each)
G. Genimmatas 1/12/2020
Saint Dimitrios 8/12/2020
G.Papanikolaou 10/12/2020
Papageorgiou 15/12/2020
Hospital in Volos City, Greece
General Hospital of Volos (Chefs prepared 50 portions) 15/12/2020
WCWB Chairman Willment Leong would like to personally recognize and thank the WCWB Members and the Chefs Association of Northern Greece for demonstrating such respect and consideration by preparing meals for the “frontline staff” of these 5 Intensive Care Units (ICU) in Thessaloniki and Volos City.
Plant-based alternatives are booming. This is more than a trend, it’s a social shift. The next generation is adapting to safeguard the future more than any other consumer, with more than 40% of millennials adopting plant-based diets.
It’s so important that chefs stay up-to-date with both consumer demands and how to satisfy them, and perhaps even more important to understand a key root cause for the shift: the climate crisis.
Chef – we’re here to help you take action. Get started by reading this email!
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Planetary Health Diet – Sustainability Around the World
We’re kicking of 2021 with Brent Loken, Global Food Lead Scientist at WWF Global Science. Together with the world’s leading scientists, Brent is helping to feed a future population of 10 billion people a healthy diet, while preserving our planet.
Sustainable Nutrition – Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals
The Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals Webinar Series is back with a new lesson on Sustainable Nutrition! Developed by Torribera Mediterranean Center, this lesson shows how foods that are good for us are better for the planet, too.
Worldchefs Academy just launched in Portuguese! The online Pre-Commis Chef Course and mobile app is now available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Free for everyone, no matter the education or skills level.
Feed the Planet is an initiative to inspire sustainable food consumption among communities and culinary professionals. Founded by Worldchefs, it is run in partnership with Electrolux Food Foundation and AIESEC.
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