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Daniel Clements

Daniel Clements

After growing up around the restaurant business in Muskoka, Daniel Clements has seen his culinary career take him from Deerhurst to Georgian Downs and parts in between, including stops at restaurants in Barrie. He's now the chef technologist at Georgian College’s School of Hospitality and Tourism. In his bi-weekly Chef's Table column, Daniel will be looking at everything from local crops and trends in the business to seasonal delights and the local restaurant scene

Recent Work by Daniel

CHEF'S TABLE: Latin festival more than just comfort food

CHEF'S TABLE: Latin festival more than just comfort food

'Knowing that there’s a presence of the Latin American community has made me feel comforted and more confident of my future as an aspiring chef with Panamanian origin,' says local student
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CHEF'S TABLE: Peaches hold juiciness of a perfect summer

CHEF'S TABLE: Peaches hold juiciness of a perfect summer

'There is no wrong way to enjoy a peach, either fresh from the fruit basket or in one of many excellent sweet or savoury dishes,' says food columnist
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CHEF'S TABLE: Pre-apprenticeship program cooks up success

CHEF'S TABLE: Pre-apprenticeship program cooks up success

'The restaurant industry stands as a diverse and inclusive field, open to individuals from all backgrounds and cultures,' says food columnist
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CHEF'S TABLE: Georgian College buzzing as Bee Campus

CHEF'S TABLE: Georgian College buzzing as Bee Campus

'Our team ... is excited to share and help educate our Georgian students, staff and community on the importance of pollinators,' says columnist
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COLUMN: Summer food 's'more delicious' with a campfire

COLUMN: Summer food 's'more delicious' with a campfire

A quintessential summer classic, the s'more got the gourmet treatment by culinary students and grads, and Chef Daniel Clements gives a marshmallow history lesson
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CHEF'S TABLE: Steer clear of peril packed in the picnic

CHEF'S TABLE: Steer clear of peril packed in the picnic

Public Health Ontario estimates more than 100,000 cases of food-borne illness occur in the province each year, says food columnist
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COLUMN: Even the mighty doughnut gets its own day

COLUMN: Even the mighty doughnut gets its own day

First observed in 1938 to honour Salvation Army volunteers who served the popular snack to First World War soldiers, pastry lovers mark National Donut Day on June 2
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COLUMN: Aspiring chefs bear down, put skills to the test

COLUMN: Aspiring chefs bear down, put skills to the test

Georgian College hosted annual qualifier for upcoming Skills Ontario competition; 'Each year I’m amazed at the young cooks and the skills and passion they bring to the table,' says food columnist
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CHEF'S TABLE: Maple syrup has 'special place in my heart'

CHEF'S TABLE: Maple syrup has 'special place in my heart'

'Maple syrup is something that I think we can all get behind as a Canadian icon,' says food columnist
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CHEF'S TABLE: Hot chili fills the void after long winter

CHEF'S TABLE: Hot chili fills the void after long winter

102 Barrie Air Cadet Squadron hosting chili cook-off next weekend at the Army Navy Air Force (ANAF) Club on Morrow Road
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