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Chef’s Challenge™ Showdown at Cirillo’s Culinary Academy
Grilled octopus with charred red onion rings was the recipe for this group!
Taste buds were tempted and culinary skills sharpened at Cirillo’s Culinary Academy on Wednesday, September 21. In support of Chef’s Challenge™: The Ultimate Battle for a Cure, Cirillo’s hosted an event for 36 registered participants of Chef’s Challenge, with Chef John Cirillo and Chef Luther Miller hosting the evening. All 36 event participants raised a minimum of $500 for Chef’s Challenge™ by September 12, which provided them the unique opportunity to attend this private Chef’s Challenge cooking class and reception.
Cirillo’s with a glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres by Chef Cirillo and his team, and each participant had an opportunity to meet other fundraisers focused on supporting breast and ovarian cancer research at Mount Sinai Hospital. To embark on their culinary evening, participants were divided into six teams, each team responsible for creating a dish from one of Chef Cirillo’s recipes. Each team received a unique recipe, fresh ingredients and a fully equipped kitchen. With only 40 minutes to complete their distinctive dish, the chef’s ensured each team completed their goals and assisted throughout the process.
Participants taking part in this pre-Chef’s Challenge™ event were greeted at
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Past Event highlights
Showdown at Cirillo’s
Participants take in the private cooking demonstration from Chefs Cirillo & Miller.
Located at 4894 Dundas Street West, Cirillo’s Culinary Academy opened its doors in 2009 and is a comfortable and unique environment where those from all culinary skill levels can share their joy of creating gastronomic masterpieces.
With more than 25 years of culinary experience in classical European and innovative Canadian cuisine, Chef Cirillo followed his dream of opening a cooking school and now hosts special events, team-building activities and a Chef’s Table. Every experience at Cirillo’s will stimulate your mind and senses, and is wrapped in a functional space making clients feel as though they were cooking at home. To hone your culinary skills and receive invitations to upcoming events leading up to the ultimate throw-down on Saturday, November 26, go to www.chefschallengeforacure.com
Charred Wellington County Beef Tenderloin marinated in Merlot, Lees and Chimichurri: Recipe courtesy of Cirillo’s Culinary Academy
Participants show off their culinary creations.
Method: 1. Using a medium sized mixing bowl, add the red wine Lees (if Lees is not available use 2 cups of Merlot wine).
2 lb
Wellington County beef tenderloin
3 cups
red wine “Lees”
1 bunch
rosemary, chopped
1 bunch
thyme, chopped
3
garlic cloves, chopped
2. Rub half the rosemary, thyme and garlic on tenderloin with cracked black pepper. Add the beef to the marinade and set aside in the place remaining herbs and garlic in a small bowl with olive oil. Set aside in the fridge.
¼ cup
olive oil
3. Preheat barbecue or indoor grill at high heat.
2 tbsp
red wine “Merlot”
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
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each recipe created and would enjoy a variety of fresh gluten-free dishes. A spokesperson from each team introduced their dish and everyone had the opportunity to indulge in the delightful offerings and mingle with the group. The participants were excited and engaged, utilizing the evening to meet their fellow fundraisers and enjoy friendly competition.
Equipment: Chef’s knife, clean cutting board, barbecue or indoor grill, medium size mixing bowl, small sized mixing bowl, 2 x 6 inch steel skewers, measuring cup and spoons.
4. Remove tenderloin from the marinade. Clean excess lees from meat. Place cuts of tenderloin on the skewers. 5. Add 2 tablespoons of red wine to the oil mix to make the Chimichurri marinade. 6. Using the barbecue or indoor grill on high heat, grill the tenderloin for three minutes on each side. Season with kosher salt, cracked black pepper. Brush the remaining chimichurri on the meat. Makes six portions.
Message from the President Dear members and friends, Our second annual Chef’s Challenge™ with Bobby Flay occurs on Saturday, November 26 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This is a priceless experience presented by World MasterCardTM. In order to tantalize your taste buds and to further support Chef’s Challenge™, Food Network star David Rocco is hosting a decadent Brunch for a Cure and cookbook signing for his new book Made in Italy at Audi Downtown on Sunday, November 6. Everyone is welcome and tickets can be purchased at www. davidrocco.com. To register for Chef’s Challenge™ please visit www.chefschallengeforacure.com. Barbara Kerbel-May
Barbara Kerbel-May president
Carole Grafstein, CM past president
Karen Goldlist president elect
Mia Louis vice-president
Lori Rosenthal vice-president
Camille Dan vice-president
Lisa Colt director
Future Sinai is preparing to launch an annual cause-marketing campaign in partnership with Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt on Bloor Street West beginning Sunday, October 30. With 20 per cent of the proceeds of yogurt sales supporting women’s health, we encourage our members to visit the Bloor Street location on the last Sunday of each month. The flyer enclosed with this newsletter must be presented at point of sale. I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Moms for Sinai on their inaugural Eat Drink Give event, which raised more than $30,000! With more than 125 young mothers in attendance and culinary demonstrations provided by Gail Simmons, the event was a sold-out success! The Strike Out Cancer opening committee meeting is Thursday, November 10 and we hope that you will join this committee. Please RSVP to agarda@mtsinai.on.ca if you would like to get involved with the planning of this fabulous event for 2012. Any members who have daytime hours available and want to join the Perspectives 2012 committee are encouraged to call the Auxiliary office to get involved. Thank you for your continued support of Mount Sinai Hospital and our Auxiliary’s efforts to improve women’s health in our community. If not for your generosity, time and effort, the Auxiliary would not have been able to provide over $1.1 million to Mount Sinai last year. Warm Regards,
Barbara Kerbel-May, President
I’ll Toast to That: Fossil Raises $7,500 in Support of Chef’s Challenge Fossil Canada asked guests to raise a glass and some funds at their King Street West in-store event on Friday, September 9 in support of Chef’s Challenge™. Guests unwound from the work week by raising a glass, but more importantly, opening their hearts and wallets, raising more than $7,500.
Fossil hosted a raffle with a Deco Noir Diamond Michele watch valued at $1,800, a Blackberry Tablet and other stunning items, all benefiting Chef’s Challenge™. Event guests were thrilled to partake in the raffle along with a silent auction, and all contributed to the tremendous success of this fantastic evening!
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Renowned jazz and gospel vocalist Diane Lee-Clemons offered her silky voice for live entertainment, creating beautiful melodies while guests enjoyed artisanal cheeses from Wills & Co. Fine Food Market alongside an array of hors d’oeuvres. A sweets table filled with pink-themed pastries acted as the perfect tie-in for supporting breast and ovarian cancer research.
Pink-themed sweets welcomed guests.
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Past Event highlights
Moms for Sinai Host Inaugural Culinary Fundraising Event crostini with roasted squash and kale, cinnamon doughnut holes with apple compote and caramel sauce—and of course—a lemon-ginger fizz signature cocktail conceived by Simmons and brought to life by official vodka sponsor ABSOLUT® ELYX. Each recipe was passed to guests by wait staff, boasting food as scrumptious as it was visually appealing.
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Moms for Sinai Co-chairs Jennifer Brodlieb, Jennifer Konopny, Jennifer Elmaleh, Kailee Mecklinger, Food Network Canada’s Gail Simmons and event Co-chairs Alexis Dean and Lara Katz
Gail Simmons captivates the audience with a cooking demonstration.
The Sub-Zero/Wolf Showroom on King Street illuminated the city on Tuesday, October 11, as Moms for Sinai hosted a sold-out affair to raise funds in support of women’s health. This inaugural event, Eat Drink Give, played host to more than 125 women who are moms, foodies and philanthropists, and special guest host Gail Simmons joined the event to fuse together an extraordinary cause with an electrifying culinary experience to net more than $30,000. Barbara Kerbel-May, Mount Sinai Hospital Auxiliary President, opened the evening and congratulated Moms for Sinai Co-chairs Jennifer Brodlieb, Jennifer Elmaleh, Jennifer Konopny and 4
Kailee Mecklinger, along with Eat Drink Give Co-chairs Alexis Dean and Lara Katz, on an unbelievable effort in securing sponsorship, silent auction items and for being such an integral component of the Auxiliary. Renowned culinary expert, FOOD & WINE magazine Special Projects Director and dynamic television personality Gail Simmons inspired guests with a cooking demonstration of original recipes, including spicy peanut soba noodles with roast chicken and fresh herbs,
Simmons mingled and interacted with the guests and was a generous host who believes in the importance of Mount Sinai Hospital and this event. Simmons says, “I am thrilled to be hosting Moms for Sinai’s inaugural Eat Drink Give event this year! Not only was I born at the hospital myself, but have always been grateful for the excellent care my family and I have received there over the years. Research and education on breast and ovarian cancers could not be more vital to maintaining the health of all women. I am proud to support such a worthy cause for a hospital that has always been near to my heart.” In addition to this October event raising funds and awareness for breast and ovarian cancers, a silent auction of luxury and high-end children items complemented the indulgent evening. Each of the 80 auction items sold, and some highlights included two roundtrip tickets on Porter Airlines, Hermes scarves, a Swarovski evening clutch and MEGA Brands boy and girl gift baskets, which sold for well over retail value! Guests received gift bags with gift cards, FOOD & WINE magazine, Sweetpea Baby Food and many other luxury items. To meet moms, share joy and raise awareness, register online for Moms for Sinai at: www.mountsinai.on.ca/ auxiliary/moms-for-sinai.
Upcoming events
Decadent Indulgences with David Rocco Indulge in an extraordinary brunch experience with celebrity chef David Rocco on Sunday, November 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Brunch for a Cure, David’s fundraising endeavour in support of Chef’s Challenge™. A decadent brunch and signed hardcover copy of David’s new cookbook, Made in Italy, are included with the $100 ticket cost, and event proceeds go toward Chef’s Challenge™ in support of breast and ovarian cancer research at Mount Sinai Hospital.
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style and can be mastered by any home cook! Audi Downtown Toronto (328 Bayview Avenue) will graciously host the afternoon and guests will have the opportunity to meet this celebrated chef and review his newest book, available in stores end of October. David’s inspiration comes from the local favourites he encounters while traveling throughout the regions of Italy, and we are thankful he will be lending his expertise, time and fundraising efforts to this pre-event for Chef’s Challenge™! His first cookbook, David Rocco’s Dolce Vita became a bestseller and won a Canadian Gourmand award. Visit www.davidrocco.com to purchase your ticket before they sell out!
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Pile it on for a cure!
The more you weigh, the more you give back! Bring this ad to Menchie’s on the last Sunday of every month* and 20% of your purchase will be donated to support breast and ovarian cancer research at Mount Sinai Hospital. Promotion only valid at: 511 Bloor Street West, Toronto
Photograph this ad with your smartphone and present it each month!
Promotion runs last Sunday of every month* October 30, November 27, December 18*, January 29, February 26, March 25, April 29, May 27, June 24, July 29, August 26, September 23*
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For more information, visit: www.futuresinai.ca
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Share your SUPPORT
June 9 to 10, 2012 Join MLB Alumni, athletes and celebrities for some “major league action” at the second annual Strike out Cancer Celebrity Softball Tournament in support of breast and ovarian cancer research at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Register your team today
and see you in 2012!
www.helpstrikeoutcancer.com
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