Culinary Olympics


In the summer of 2004 I was living in a mountainous area of British Columbia overlooking Kootenay Lake. One day I received a call from Jud Simpson, Executive Chef at the House of Commons in Ottawa. Jud was also Team Manager for Culinary Team Canada. It was in this capacity that he approached me with the intention of having me work with the Team on the up coming  Culinary Olympics in October 2004 to be held in Erfurt, Germany.

It seems that Jud had the idea of complimenting their table display with something truly Canadian and the thought of a glass totem pole came to his mind. While in Whistler with the Team he had come across my totemic work in gallery and felt he had found his answer. We discussed the project and it was proposed that I supply not only the centerpieces but also provide a lighting tower/ backdrop for the totems, a large Salmon banquet platter and various other components for the table. I was both honored to be considered and challenged by the scope of the project as well as the time frame.

What ensued was a journey including two trips to Ottawa for the rehearsals and brain storming sessions. The results – an opportunity to observe and work with an incredibly gifted and dedicated group of Chefs, a continuing relationship and friendship with Chef Simpson – oh yeah, and the World Championship for Team Canada.

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