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An Interview with Chef Jamie Bissonnette

jaimiebissonnetteJamie Bissonnette burst into the mainstream this year, gaining celebrity status after winning the $10,000 grand prize on Food Network’s Chopped, a popular series that brings together four chefs who have 30 minutes to compete for “best dish” using four very non-compatible ingredients such as squash, kiwi, M&M’s and chicken livers. In addition, he received Food & Wine’s People’s Choice Award for Best New Chef. However, Jamie is no stranger to Boston’s culinary scene—in fact; he co-owns two successful restaurants, Coppa and Toro, with fellow chef and entrepreneur Ken Oringer. A former vegan and punk rocker, Jamie’s journey has been an interesting one. He is unafraid to try new things and encourages others to do the same through his trade. A pioneer in head-to-toe cooking, Jamie is breaking new ground, drawing crowds and tempting taste buds. Recently, Jamie took some time out of his busy schedule to let us get to know him a little better.
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Ocean Spray Tailgate Touchdown

Denise LaRocheTailgate Touchdown

Ocean Spray® Reveals 2010 Tailgate Recipe of the New England Patriots

LAKEVILLE-MIDDLEBORO, Mass.– It was a tailgating touchdown today for Denise LaRoche of Hudson, NH whose recipe for Spicy Cranberry Chicken Sidekick Sliders with Spicy Cranberry Aioli won bragging rights to the title “Official Tailgate Recipe of the New England Patriots.” LaRoche won over the judges with her creative use of cranberries using Ocean Spray® Fresh Cranberries and Ocean Spray® Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce.

LaRoche was among three finalists who participated in Ocean Spray’s Tailgating Recipe Contest at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. The contest was held in conjunction with Ocean Spray’s Fall Harvest Weekend at Patriot Place Oct. 2-3 which includes cranberry harvest and recipe demonstrations, hayrides, pumpkin carving, a farmers market and the Taste of Patriot Place. Fall Harvest events run through Oct. 3 and are free and open to the public. Visit www.Patriot-Place.com for a full listing of events.
 

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