Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute December Newsletter

Julie and Julia Sweepstakes: Chance to win a 5 Day trip to Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute
New Video: Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute
New Program: Le Grand Diplôme Professionnel
Renowned Chef Stefan D. Czapalay visits Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute
Ottawa Chefs head to the Big Apple
Review: Tasting Ecstasy and Agony at Le Cordon Bleu in Ottawa
Calling All Ottawa Alumni
Recipe: Capon with a Lightly Smoked and Truffled Stuffing, Fondant Potatoes and Chestnuts, Madeira flavoured Jus
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Julie and Julia Sweepstakes: Chance to win a 5 Day trip to Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute
Enter To Win Today

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) has created an exciting instant-win sweepstakes offer for the December 8 Blu-ray™ and DVD release of the hit comedy Julie & Julia with a Grand Prize of a Delta Vacations trip for two to Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute.

Enter the instant win sweepstakes today: http://www.julieandjulia.com/thegame

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View Pictures of Meryl Streep receiving her Honorary Diploma

New Video: Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute
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Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute recently released a new video of the Ottawa school highlighting its world class chefs and state-of-the-art kitchens.

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New Program: Le Grand Diplôme Professionnel
Starts January 2010!

Le Grand Diplôme Professionnel Program, exclusively offered in Ottawa, is a 10 month integrated program designed for today’s aspiring chef looking to fast track their career in the culinary arts.

Le Grand Diplôme Professionnel gives students the perfect balance between hands-on practical experience in French cuisine and pâtisserie.

techniques while teaching essential culinary arts theory, certifications, critical industry knowledge and global culinary arts trends. This program also includes a 12 week internship.

Next Session Starts January 5, 2010! Enroll today for the session starting March 29. 2010!

Find out more about Le Grand Diplôme Professionnel

Renowned Chef Stefan D. Czapalay visits Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute
Students treated to a Presentation on Rice

On November 4th, LCB Ottawa Culinary Institute students were treated to a presentation and demo by Chef Stefan D. Czapalay, c.c.c, one of Canada's premiere culinary activists as part of a USA Rice Federation event.

Find out more about Chef Stefan D, Czapalay and his Presentation on Rice including how you can cook with rice to add variety and flavour to any meal.

Ottawa Chefs head to the Big Apple
Le Cordon Bleu Chefs add a French Touch to New York Food Network Festival

Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Master Sculptor Armando Baisas and Chef Instructor Daniel Verati made the trip down to New York to join forces with high end French food and wine purveyors. The team of chefs put on culinary demonstrations this past weekend to Food Network Food and Wine festival attendees at the Astor Center.

Read more about the Ottawa Cordon Bleu Chefs at the New York Food Network Festival

Review: Tasting Ecstasy and Agony at Le Cordon Bleu in Ottawa
New York Times Coverage

“My two days at the Canadian branch of the Paris cooking school, its only outpost in North America, provided an opportunity to sample the teaching techniques that earned Cordon Bleu its vaunted reputation. It also taught me the highs and, sadly, the lows that the professional kitchen can provoke…. At times, it felt like being on a set of an upscale cooking show, with cameras zooming in as the chef showed how to clean the lamb bones and turn sugar and water into caramel....” Read more about the New York Times visit to Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa

Watch the Slideshow: The New York Times Visits Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa

Calling All Ottawa Alumni
We want to hear from you!

Have you graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa and have stories or pictures to share about your experience since graduation?  We would like to hear from you! With permission, we will be featuring alumni profiles in future newsletters and on the website. Email: info@cordonbleu.edu for more information.

Recipe: Capon with a Lightly Smoked and Truffled Stuffing, Fondant Potatoes and Chestnuts, Madeira flavoured Jus
Our Holiday Recipe

Tired of cooking the same old Turkey? This season, try our Holiday recipe recommended by Le Cordon Bleu Chefs:

Capon with a Lightly Smoked and Truffled Stuffing, Fondant Potatoes and Chestnuts, Madeira flavoured Jus

Bon Appetit!

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