Hello Everyone & Welcome to my blog,
My name is Phil, I was born and raised in the small town of Mayville New York on the shores of beautiful Lake Chautauqua . I grew up in a restaurant setting at the historic Peacock Inn Hotel, working as a bus boy I always pictured myself wearing the chef’s hat and cooking the ultimate meal… however that would prove to be a very long and winding road. As I began to make my plans upon graduation I expressed my interest in ”cheffing” only to be told by my guidance counselor that “chefs come from France” and that I should prepare myself for a business administration curriculum at a nearby state university. So I took the advice of my guidance counselor and for the next 25 years I went about my business using the accounting and business skills in various jobs. As the sales manager of a large wholesale distributor I reported to work one morning only to be told of a downsizing maneuver that would result in the dismantling of my department. Now faced with a job change I opted to take the opportunity and go for a total career change.
In June of 1991 I enrolled in the culinary school at
Baltimore International Culinary College as the first step in fulfilling my dream of cooking the ultimate meal. After 15 months of study in Baltimore I left the states for the European Epicurean Center in Dublin, Ireland to learn the art of European style cooking. After several months of study i returned back to the states and took a job as line cook at the Inner Harbor hotel in Baltimore. Over the next several years I worked my way through various culinary positions in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Georgia and South Carolina. It was in Greenwood, South Carolina that I had the pleasure of meeting Eric & Vivian Smith, owners of
J.E.S. Restaurant Equipment & Kitchen Emporium, where we began a weekly series of cooking classes that included hands on instruction and demonstration of various cooking techniques. The classes were a big hit around town and it was during that time that I realized the enjoyment I received from sharing my passion for the culinary arts with others.
It is with great pleasure I welcome you to my blog… a place where you will find some of my favorite recipes, useful techniques, kitchen safety instruction, and much more.
CHEF PHIL
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Love the blog and the great ideas and recipes. Just talked with cousin Mary and gave her your email and told her about the blog so maybe you will be hearing from her. This was the first time I got into “About Me” and certaintly enjoyed reading your history and the days of the Peacock Inn!! Lots of memories there. Take care and keep up the great work.
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