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PHOTO GALLERY : Chef Camp Taste of Tuscany


  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • | 4:00 a.m. July 19, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY : Chef Camp Taste of Tuscany
Nicolas Duverneuil, 13, and Max Aston, 15, put artichokes on plates and hand them to the servers to take out to the guests.
Nicolas Duverneuil, 13, and Max Aston, 15, put artichokes on plates and hand them to the servers to take out to the guests.
This is Max Aston’s eighth chef camp session. He hopes to one day be a chef.
This is Max Aston’s eighth chef camp session. He hopes to one day be a chef.
Samantha Reisky, 11, and Josie Filipanits, 10, prepare food to show guests what they learned at camp.
Samantha Reisky, 11, and Josie Filipanits, 10, prepare food to show guests what they learned at camp.
Nicolas Duverneuil, 13, puts artichokes esther-style onto plates.
Nicolas Duverneuil, 13, puts artichokes esther-style onto plates.
Nicolas Duverneuil, 13, batters artichokes before Max Aston fries them.
Nicolas Duverneuil, 13, batters artichokes before Max Aston fries them.
Samantha Reisky, 11, and Josie Filipanits, 10, prepare the salad.
Samantha Reisky, 11, and Josie Filipanits, 10, prepare the salad.
Samantha Reisky, 11, tops the arugula salad with tomatoes.
Samantha Reisky, 11, tops the arugula salad with tomatoes.
Campers watch Samantha Reisky, 11, scoop piccata sauce for the artichokes into a bowl.
Campers watch Samantha Reisky, 11, scoop piccata sauce for the artichokes into a bowl.
Valerie Wojcik, 10, brings out artichokes esther-style to guests.
Valerie Wojcik, 10, brings out artichokes esther-style to guests.
Max Aston, 15, fries up some artichokes for the appetizer, artichokes esther-style.
Max Aston, 15, fries up some artichokes for the appetizer, artichokes esther-style.
Maura Kent, 13, and Jack Filipanits, 11, fold napkins for guests before they arrive.
Maura Kent, 13, and Jack Filipanits, 11, fold napkins for guests before they arrive.
Brianna Wall, 15, attends her 11th Chef Camp. She has now aged out of the program but hopes to one day become a pastry chef.
Brianna Wall, 15, attends her 11th Chef Camp. She has now aged out of the program but hopes to one day become a pastry chef.
Pastry Chef Ray LaJolie holds a half-way-eaten sample platter of the Italian Ricotta Cheesecake and Torta di Nonna. Campers had to try a bite before bringing out the dessert to their guests.
Pastry Chef Ray LaJolie holds a half-way-eaten sample platter of the Italian Ricotta Cheesecake and Torta di Nonna. Campers had to try a bite before bringing out the dessert to their guests.
Emily Porter, 12, serves salad with cheese soufflé to guests.
Emily Porter, 12, serves salad with cheese soufflé to guests.
Campers receive a chef’s apron and certificates for completing the Taste of Tuscany session of Chef Camp.
Campers receive a chef’s apron and certificates for completing the Taste of Tuscany session of Chef Camp.
Jennifer Woodford, 14, and Karenna DiPillo, 12, figure out how to properly cut a tomato.
Jennifer Woodford, 14, and Karenna DiPillo, 12, figure out how to properly cut a tomato.
Jennifer Woodford, 14, wipes off any excess Bolognese sauce from the side of the plates. Campers learned that the presentation of a dish is also very important.
Jennifer Woodford, 14, wipes off any excess Bolognese sauce from the side of the plates. Campers learned that the presentation of a dish is also very important.
Catering Chef Ken Smith, camper Kalei Ward, Event and Community Outreach Director Nikki Logan and Chef Jeff Sladky
Catering Chef Ken Smith, camper Kalei Ward, Event and Community Outreach Director Nikki Logan and Chef Jeff Sladky
Chef Ken Smith spoons Bolognese sauce into the bowl for camper Samantha Reisky.
Chef Ken Smith spoons Bolognese sauce into the bowl for camper Samantha Reisky.
Valerie Wojcik, 10, sets the table and brings out the desert.
Valerie Wojcik, 10, sets the table and brings out the desert.

 

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