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Khaleel Faheemud-Deen

Survey for Chefs

Posted by Khaleel Faheemud-Deen on August 15, 2011 at 2:18pm 0 Comments

Please send your questionaire responses to:

chefkhaleel.faheemuddeen6@gmail.com

 

InterviewQuestionsBlackChefsProject.doc 

Khaleel Faheemud-Deen

Survey for Chefs - Please Participate & Submit

Posted by Khaleel Faheemud-Deen on August 15, 2011 at 2:05pm 0 Comments

 

Greetings Chefs, Cooks & Culinarians! It's been a while I've been busy researching my book project. A big thanks to Therese and David B. for sending me responses to the questionaire that I posted this past winter. Based upon their feedback I have updated the questionaire. Please please help a brother chef out, your feedback is vital to the completion of a critical chapter in my book. I will craft your responses into the text. If you would like to remain anonymous just let me…

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Alisia Marie Brown

Chef Mentorship and passing it on

Posted by Alisia Marie Brown on April 15, 2011 at 1:18pm 0 Comments

   Chefs today are very occupied with fame. This take the form of TV appearances and so many things that take them away from the kitchen and from food. It also takes them away from the thing that got most of us where we are, following a chef that they admire; a chef that took the time to train, cultivate and pass their passion on to them. I feel the result that this is having is that, especially here in the United States, our food has no direction. It's flashy with no substance and no heart…

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Khaleel Faheemud-Deen

Black Chef Wants to Interview Black Chefs For His New Book

Posted by Khaleel Faheemud-Deen on February 6, 2011 at 9:00am 2 Comments

Greetings Chefs & Culinarians,

 

I'm currently writing a book surrounding the history of black chefs and culinarians. I'm inviting all of you to share your experiences as chefs, culinarians and foodservice managers with me by completing the the interview form that I have linked below. Please complete the interview and email it to me at chefkhaleel.faheemuddeen6@gmail.com. I'll use this research material…

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Khaleel Faheemud-Deen replied to Therese Nelson's discussion 'Do you identify as a black chef?'
Hey Chef Richard, Thanks for the heads up looking forward to reading your new book. I'll wait until Sept. 15. Please send the interview answers to chefkhaleel.faheemuddeen6@gmail.com. Thanks so much! Yours in Good Cooking,   Chef Khaleel
Aug 19, 2011
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Richard Petty replied to Therese Nelson's discussion 'Do you identify as a black chef?'
Hi Chef, If you could wait until August 29 I have a promotion starting on that date until September 15 with 15% off suggusted retail price, use coupon code AUGUST 305 How do I get the interview answers back to you? Is there an Email…
Aug 18, 2011
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Khaleel Faheemud-Deen replied to Therese Nelson's discussion 'Do you identify as a black chef?'
Chef Richard,  You got it! I'll purchase a copy this weekend. Thanks again and thanks for being a great resource for me. You and everyone I've connected with on this site have been a God-Send, I'm so looking forward to some…
Aug 18, 2011
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Therese Nelson replied to Therese Nelson's discussion 'Do you identify as a black chef?'
I am in love with Dr. Harris and all of her books are amazing, but High on the Hog is completely  my favorite because she is so unrestrained. She just teaches and preaches about all things African diaspora and southern foodways like she does in…
Aug 18, 2011
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Richard Petty replied to Therese Nelson's discussion 'Do you identify as a black chef?'
You're welcome, I heard about Jessica's new book I plan to pick one up, also if you have a chance check my new release, Beyond Soul Food, Modern American Heritage Cuisine on Lulu Press www.lulu.com isbn 978-1-257-88685-2. I'm still…
Aug 18, 2011
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Khaleel Faheemud-Deen replied to Therese Nelson's discussion 'Do you identify as a black chef?'
Hey Chef Richard, Thanks a million! I'll reach out to Dianne at The James Beard Foundation and I'll let you know how it goes. I'm wrapping up chapter one within the next week. Looking forward to your questionarie. By the way, check…
Aug 17, 2011
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Richard Petty replied to Therese Nelson's discussion 'Do you identify as a black chef?'
Hello Chef, Yes, contact the James Beard Foundation's Patrick Clark Scholorship Fund, @the James Beard Foundation in New York City 212-627-1128 and ask for Diane Harris-Brown, Director of Development tell her chef Richard Petty referred you.…
Aug 16, 2011
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Khaleel Faheemud-Deen left a comment for Angie Yellock
Sister Angie, Wassup! Welcome to the group its fascinating and has been extremely helpful with the development of my book! I'll talk to you soon! Yours in Good Cooking, Chef Khaleel Faheemud-Deen
Aug 16, 2011
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Khaleel Faheemud-Deen replied to Therese Nelson's discussion 'Do you identify as a black chef?'
Chef Richard, Thanks Man, I'm looking forward to your responses. You're so right about the employment issues when it comes to young black chefs, or chefs of any race for that matter. It's so important for them to, "empty their…
Aug 16, 2011
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Richard Petty replied to Therese Nelson's discussion 'Do you identify as a black chef?'
Hi Chef Khaleel, Yes I have your interveiw form. I'm working on it, I'll get it back to you as soon as possible. Yeah I came here by accident looking for something else, and the young sister asked about our heritage in the culinary…
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CHERYL WILLIAMS

Peter Augustine and Simon Fraunces

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Does anyone know where I can find information on Peter Augustine of Philadelphia and Simon Fraunces? CWContinue

Therese Nelson

Do you identify as a black chef?

Started by Therese Nelson in Black Chef Discussions. Last reply by Khaleel Faheemud-Deen Aug 19, 2011. 22 Replies

With a new president breaking all sorts of barriers in all sorts of arenas the argument can be made that we are human first and all the other distinctions we make are dividing forces that have no…Continue

melissa.danielle

Catering Biz/Juice Bar Inquiry

Started by melissa.danielle in Black Chef Discussions. Last reply by melissa.danielle Mar 6, 2010. 2 Replies

Where can I find a good resource on how to plan and price for catered events and also ordering and pricing for a juice bar? Thanks. Continue

Traci

One Thing

Started by Traci in Black Chef Discussions. Last reply by Richard Nov 22, 2009. 9 Replies

You will all soon learn that I will be the more "frivolous" voice of BCH. I love food and I would be hard pressed to think of my one, single favorite thing to eat. So I thought it would be fun to…Continue

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