Week 3- Elegant Swans & Classics Garnishes

Students will create cantaloupe and honeydew swans along with professional fruit and
vegetable garnishes designed for platters, buffets, receptions, and special-event tables. 

Thursday, 6-8 PM

The Cleveland County Arts Council is incredibly fortunate to welcome Master Chef Marti Mongiello and Executive Chef Stormy Mongiello for this special culinary arts series. Their experience reaches far beyond the traditional kitchen. Chef Marti is a former White House and Camp David chef, U.S. Navy veteran, culinary historian, educator, and founder of the U.S. Presidential Culinary Museum. One of the most decorated chefs in U.S. Navy history, his honors include the Presidential Service Badge, numerous international culinary medals, multiple Navy Achievement and Commendation Medals, and even a knighthood received in Brussels. Together, Marti and Stormy have cooked for and worked in connection with U.S. presidents, world leaders, celebrities, major culinary events, and national television.

Executive Chef Stormy Mongiello brings an equally remarkable background in culinary arts, hospitality, education, and large-scale event experience. She has cooked at the Clinton Foundation, represented Emeril Lagasse and his food brands at major national events, cooked for audiences internationally, and worked alongside Marti teaching and sharing the history, techniques, and stories behind food. E Pluribus Yum! is a rare opportunity to learn hands-on from two extraordinarily accomplished chefs right here at CCAC. These aren't simply cooking demonstrations. Students will create, learn, laugh, and leave each Thursday with new skills, great stories, and something they are proud to have made.

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Meet Chefs Marti & Stormy Mongiello | Read Chef Marti's professional profile

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