Classic Techniques with a California Twist - Exclusive Culinary Event; Thursday, October 16th

Wine Pairing and Gourmet Cuisine for The American Diabetes Association
Fundraiser Offers Gourmet Cooking Techniques, Tasting and Tools

Sitram and the ICC Catering and Events Department presents “Perfect Pairings,” a gourmet cooking, tasting and wine-paring experience taught by lead chef-instructors from the International Culinary Center that will benefit the American Diabetes Association. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to San Jose region of the ADA. Tickets are on sale:

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/852804

- Rustic Farm to Table Demonstration & Tasting (Monterey Bay Calamari)
- Pro Chef Demonstration - Classic French Ratatouille
- Pastry Techniques and Tastings with an award winning pastry instructor (Crepes Suzette)
- Perfect pairing with a Master Sommelier Eric Entrikin (Only 135 Master Sommeliers in US)
- Pinot Noir & Chardonnay from Savannah Chanelle: hand picked from the vine to barrel
- FREE Sitram French professional copper bottom skillet ($100 value). FREE for attending; while supplies last!

October 2, 2014 (Campbell, California) – Sitram and the Catering and Events Department present “Perfect Pairings,” an inspirational gourmet cooking, wine pairing and tasting adventure benefitting the American Diabetes Association, Thursday, Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the International Culinary Center (ICC) in Campbell. Chef Bruno Ponsot will demonstrate French farm-to-table cuisine, Chef Todd Engstrom will share classic culinary skills and chef Chef Stephany Buswell will demonstrate pastry-making techniques.

The evening will include demonstrations of a rustic farm-to-table tasting featuring Monterey Bay Seafood, classic French ratatouille and pastry-making techniques. Local wine pairings curated by master sommelier Eric Entrikin, and the gift of a gourmet frying pan from the 2014 Sitram cookware collection, valued at $100. Advance tickets for are available for $100 through http://brownpapertickets.com/event/852804.

“We want to inspire people who like to cook, and people who like to eat with this unforgettable adventure exploring the possibilities of food and wine pairings, new culinary techniques, equipment and secrets from professional chefs. Every participant at the event will receive the gift of a Sitram copper sandwich bottomed frying pan, valued at $100. This precision tool is for creating culinary masterpieces, used by professional chefs around the world, and is the right tool to inspire anyone to embark on their own culinary adventure.” said Kim Batarse, Brand Manager of Sitram USA.

Tastings will include Monterey Bay calamari with garlic, white wine and chives, traditional French ratatouille and crepes Suzette for dessert, prepared by a professional cooking instructor and an award-winning pastry chef from the ICC. Eric Entrikin, one of the 135 people in the United States who have earned the Master Sommelier title, will be pouring wine and discussing varietals from Savannah-Chanelle and other premium vineyards. In 2008, Eric created the wine list for Alexander’s Steakhouse of Cupertino, and was awarded the Wine Spectator’s “Best Award of Excellence.”