Why we cook — Chef Erica Wides' Blog » Travel http://www.chefsmartypants.com/chefblog Why we cook and other lessons from Chef Instructor Erica Wides Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:08:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Erica with the Chickens http://www.chefsmartypants.com/chefblog/2009/08/erica-with-the-chickens/201/ http://www.chefsmartypants.com/chefblog/2009/08/erica-with-the-chickens/201/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:03:27 +0000 Webmaster http://www.chefsmartypants.com/chefblog/?p=201 Laetiporus Sulphureus—chicken of the woods mushrooms.]]> This photo was taken last summer, so it’s a little old. But it’s just so cool. She is posed next to what remains of a tree, covered with Laetiporus Sulphureus—chicken of the woods mushrooms.

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This mushroom is edible, although we didn’t eat any of them. They are used as a substitute for chicken (thus the name) although some people are allergic. No mushroom should be eaten without a concrete identification by someone who REALLY knows.

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The event was a huge success, exceeding fundraising goals and providing attendees with mouth watering fare from a few of the top Streets sponsors.

Check out their website at: Streets International.

Erica was in Vietnam for about a month, developing curriculum and exploring the ...]]> Chef Erica has recently returned from Vietnam, where she was working with Streets International, a group that is getting street kids trained and into the hospitality industry in this quickly developing nation. Founded by Neal Bermas, PhD., They had a Launch Party and fundraiser in June at ICE.

The event was a huge success, exceeding fundraising goals and providing attendees with mouth watering fare from a few of the top Streets sponsors.

Check out their website at: Streets International.

Erica was in Vietnam for about a month, developing curriculum and exploring the facility. Look for future postings with pictures, video, and more information.

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