"Sharks Are Our Friends not Food"

It’s a modified line from the film Finding Nemo, but it's true. There is growing global concern among chefs over “finning”, which is the illegal practice of cutting off a shark’s fins and discarding the remaining mutilated body into the sea. The practice has been banned for United States fishermen since 2000.

Now President Obama, in support of this concern, has signed the additional Shark Conservation Act into law, significantly strengthening shark conservation both nationally and internationally.

The new law allowing sanctions to be imposed on nations that have not implemented shark fishing regulations consistent with those placed on U.S. maritime industry.

Despite their fearsome appearance, more individuals are injured by lighting worldwide than by shark attacks. Sharks have held a valued place in the sea’s environment chain for millions of year. Destroying them just for a body part is both wasteful and irresponsible.

If you are wondering how to draw your staff’s attention to this concern, an insightful product from Air Swimmers can help you make an impression.

Their life-size inflatable shark is guided by remote control and literally swims through the air.  It is amazing and truly unforgettable.

Your Culinary World copyright Ana Kinkaid/Peter Schlagel 2011

Harrods Hosts Chef Thomas Keller for Ten Very Special Days

The famed Harrods Department Store of London has always been a trend setter. From its beginning in 1849 with the motto ‘Everything for Everybody Everywhere’ and telegraphic address of ‘Everything London’, Harrods has set the fashion in everything from men’s wear to children’s toys.

Today is no different as Harrods hosts Chef Thomas Keller at a unique pop-up restaurant that will appear for ten days starting October 1^st in the legendary fourth floor Georgian Restaurant.

Keller, a three star Michelin chef, will recreate there for Harrods’ fortunate guests his esteemed northern California based restaurant, The French Laundry, as faithfully as possible including its actual décor and signature dinnerware.

For this his first European service event, Keller will blend French cuisine with American ingredients to create a set nine course culinary experience that is sure to be one of the most talked about restaurant events in London this fall.

In addition Keller will be presenting several new culinary creations devised especially for this unique Harrods event.

As reservations are, of course, required be sure to call early and know that as a result you be part of history in the making, all thanks to Harrods and the very talented Thomas Keller.   

Your Culinary World copyright Ana Kinkaid/Peter Schlagel 2011