Monday, September 23, 2013

09/23 Chef Jeff Anderson, Safeway, Larry Van Aalst

Executive Chef Jeff Anderson - SAFEWAY

Chef Jeff Anderson is the Executive Chef is responsible for developing new product ideas and recipes. Chef Jeff is committed to providing a gold standard of food excellence, all at affordable prices . In his role, he educates consumers about Safeway’s newest products and teaches them fresh and creative ways to use Safeway products in their everyday lives. A graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, Chef Jeff is always eager to share his extensive culinary knowledge and he participates in many consumer culinary events to share cooking tips and easy recipes to help consumers create better home-cooked meals. As a father of two, Chef Jeff is passionate about creating recipes that are not only delicious but also affordable and simple to prepare for today’s busy families.

LARRY VAN AALST - SOMMELIER

LARRY HOSTS A WEEKLY PROGRAM ON CRN AND ALSO IS AN EXPERT ON WINE WHO IS SOUGHT AFTER FOR EVENTS, TASTES AND MAJOR SOMMELIER EVENTS IN  THE SAM FRANCISCO AREA. HE COMMENTS ON THE INDUSTRY AND HIS THOUGHTS ABOUT WINE.