Chicago IFT | January 2015 Meeting

The First Section • Since 1941

January 12, 2015 Dinner Meeting

Address: Everest

440 South La Salle St, 4000 One Financial News

Chicago, IL 60605

Phone: (312) 663-8920

Schedule:

4:00 - 5:00 PM - Executive Board Meeting

5:00 - 6:00 PM - Social Hour with cash bar and Appetizers

6:00 - 8:30 PM - Dinner & Presentation

Title: Chocolate & Cocoa 101

Laura Kalaras is a Research and Development Project Manager for the Cocoa R&D team at Barry Callebaut. She has been with BC since 2011 and has been part of both the chocolate and cocoa R&D departments, and is experienced in making and tasting cocoa and chocolate products from bean to bar. Prior to BC, Laura researched probiotic yogurt bacteria at Penn State University, where she received her B.S. in Food Science.

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Title: Chocolate & Cocoa 101

Speaker: Laura Kalaras, R&D - Barry Callebaut

The Chocolate and Cocoa 101 presentation will focus on how bean origin, processing, and application affect the flavor profiles of food made with cocoa and chocolate. Samples will be used to demonstrate the effects of these variables.

Join CSIFT at one of the country's premier dining rooms. Everest is located on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange. Chef/proprietor J. Joho's world-renowned cuisine and award-winning wine list have earned Everest international recognition. Everest is a member of Relais & Chateaux/Relais Gourmand, Le Grande Table du Monde, Traditions & qualità, Academie Culinaire de France, and Maitre Cuisiniers de France.

Fees:

$90 Members

$100 Non-Members

$45 Student Members, Emeritus Members, & Unemployed Members

Unemployed Members use voucher UNEMP-1010050)

Value of meal is more than $200 if dining on own.

Cash bar is cash only with no ATM machine available on-site. Drinks are approximately $18.00 each.

Live Music! It is our pleasure to welcome Jazz Guitarist Andy Pratt who will add to the joy of the evening by providing "smooth & groovy" music during the social hour and dinner.

Directions: Valet Parking will be located inside of the garage beneath our building at 1 Financial Place (Financial Place between Van Buren and Congress). Additional directions can be found here: http://www.everestrestaurant.com/directions.php

Parking is included in the event cost

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This program qualifies for IFT Certified Food Scientist (CFS) recertification contact hours (CH). CFS Certificants may claim a maximum of 1.5 CH for their participation in this program.

Dinner Menu

Appetizer

Presskopf of Seafood and Shellfish, Sauce Civette, Horseradish, Petite Mâche

Entrée

Cabernet Slow-Braised Paleron of Beef, Aristan Cracked Corn, Old World Root Vegetables

Dessert

Alsace New Style Cheesecake, Lemon, Honey des Vosges

If you have dietary restrictions, please contact businessoffice@chicagoift.org

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