In a creative twist on the traditional office party, the entire HWMK staff celebrated the holiday season by dining together at a private facility on a meal they helped prepare.  Led by a renowned celebrity chef, Chef Alex Reethof, the staff took turns prepping, chopping, and cooking the meal. From appetizers to dessert, the holiday cooking school was fun and the meal delicious!

Beginning with knife sharpening, Chef Alex demonstrated safe and correct cutting, slicing, and dicing techniques.  Staff members were “hands-on” preparing a specialty upside down salad and roasted root vegetables as Chef Alex explained the best ways to choose and prepare various foods. Two staff members cooked tenderloin filets under the chef’s close supervision and instruction. Many enjoyed the festive pomegranate punch, a Chef Alex signature drink, while others enjoyed the quiet solitude and homey atmosphere of the private facility.

The 2010 HWMK Holiday Party Cooking School was an enjoyable evening and may be the start of an annual office tradition.