GIG Education Conference
Fargo/Moorhead
November 4th, 2011
Speaker: Chef Aaron Flores
Chef Aaron is from Finn & Porter and Embassy Suites Washington D.C. Convention Center.
Started as Sous Chef as Disney California.
One person who has a food allergy, is “worth” 7 other customers. Through word of mouth, etc, they will bring 7 others to the restaurant.
Was the Chef in charge of the beta program for the Disney Worldwide Gluten Free program.
From video: (www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjdA22wAIYc)
What they use for GF cooking.
Independent grills, for bread items. Isolated prep-kitchen area for GF that includes pans and tools that are isolated based on allergy. Isolated pans specifically for casein-free as an example. Area is only used for the allergy fee cooking.
I eat what I want Hospitality. Restaurant chain that Chef Flores is starting that will be entirely Gluten Free. (and Cupcakery!)
www.IeatwhatIwant.com
He’s showing us some of what will be on the menu. Crab cakes, Steak with fried onions, filet mignon on the fire, pear and walnut salad.
Vinaigrette
In a blender
1 clove of garlic
1 shallot
2 cups olive oil (or canola oil)
1 cup white vinegar
salt & pepper
1/2 tsp xanthan gum
Blend to emulsify
Optional additions for Chicken
Honey,
Sugar,
fruit juice
Add chives and use as a marinade for beef.
Talking now, about creating the world’s largest gluten free cake for 1 in 133 (see banner in sidebar). Cakes were baked at Whole Foods and trucked in to Finn and Porter. Started build at 9pm, finished layers and frosting at 5am. 5pm, last piece put on the cake. The head of the FDA attended and admitted to making a mistake. Started the discussion that is ongoing on what the regulations will be to certify for Gluten Free. Guinness world record at 17 feet and one inches.
He and his sun are writing a book, Gluten Free with my Daddy and me. Portion of proceeds to go to GIG kids camp.
Dessert time!
Rocky Road Peanut Bar
In double boiler (pot with hot water, with mixing bowl over top)
1lb chocolate chips
1lb butterscotch chips
1/2 cup butter
2 1/2 cup peanuts
1 1/2 package mini marshmallows
1 small jar peanut butter
mix until melted. In a pan, line with parchment paper. Put in pan and press down.
You can be jealous now. We all get one!
Thank you Chef Flores!
My wife has Celiac Disease. I started this website as a way to record some of the information that I am learning along the way, and to help others who suffer from Celiac Disease by having a dependable resource for that information. 
