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Un paréntesis

Posted by amaia | Fecha: 28-11-2013

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Desde que lanzamos el proyecto en 2009 coincidiendo con el congreso Star Chefs de NYC, hemos creído firmemente en el mismo. Hemos trabajado con entusiamo, hasta devoción. Ha sido una labor apasionante.

Las distintas ediciones de este proyecto se han sucedido – con gran éxito. El equipo que lo ha gestionado se ha dedicado en cuerpo y alma al mismo. Hemos introducido ligeros cambios en los programas de becas para hacerlo aún más interesante…

… pero el proyecto necesita más. No para sobrevivir, sí para mejorar.

Para seguir siendo una Gran Beca.

Por ello, nos hemos permitido tomarnos un paréntesis. Una pausa durante la cual ya estamos pensando en nuevas fórmulas que nos permitan compartir proyectos de máximo interés con estudiantes de cocina y jóvenes chefs de todo el mundo.

Aprovechamos para agradecer a todos aquellos que han hecho posible esta iniciativa y, de alguna forma, han colaborado con ella y sin cualquiera de los cuales este proyecto no habría sido posible: Martín Berasategui , Roberto Ruiz , El restaurante Xarma Restaurant , Sammic , Ezkurtxerri , Aroa , DeliFunArt / La Salsera , las escuelas de hostelería, los Candidatos, los Ganadores…

…¡Volveremos!

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Basque Cuisine at Xarma

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Posted by marti | Fecha: 01-06-2013

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Aroa

Posted by marti | Fecha: 27-05-2013

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Perhaps you’ve been wondering where Susy, our Sammic Top Chef Scholar, ended up after her stint at Ezkurtxerri, the pork farmers. Well, she’s been working the fields above Getaria at Aroa, one of Basque Country’s most exquisite farms.

And the verdict? It’s pretty back-breaking, if beautiful work. Beautiful because the people at Aroa are devoted to producing the finest vegetables, herbs, and fruits. One of their legendary products are their guisantes de lágrima, or tear-shaped peas.

Absolutely beautiful both raw and cooked (as is much of Jaime Burgana’s produce), these peas are sold at premium prices (think 200-300 euros a kilogram). It’s all in the care, the cost of seeds, and the labor that goes into their collection.

For more details on Susy’s next destination, stay tuned to her blog and follow us on Twitter.

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Ezkurtxerri

Posted by marti | Fecha: 10-05-2013

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Tucked away in the hills outside of San Sebastián, there is a small family business that is devoted to producing the finest pork products this side of Basque Country: Ezkurtxerri. This is where our Top Chef Sammic Scholar Susy Santos is currently stationed, after her stage at Restaurant Martín Berasategui.

She’s learning the artisan secrets to making traditional products like txistorra, chorizo, and headcheese from the folks at Ezkurtxerri. They take a special pride in the sustainable way they raise their animals. Their pigs live free, roaming the hills around the caserío , or country house. They dine on acorns, herbs, and mushrooms.

After four months in a Michelin-star kitchen, Susy is stretching her limbs and her culinary skills with this very special Basque producer. Two weeks with Ezkurtxerri and then onto another artisan. Stay tuned!

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Bye to Berasategui

Posted by marti | Fecha: 29-04-2013

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Our Sammic Top Chef Scholar Susy Santos has finished the Michelin-starred chapter of her BasqueStage: her time at Restaurant Martín Berasategui. A high-pressure kitchen using top of the line equipment and techniques. Expectations were high, and many hours were spent meeting them. Now Susy moves on to the second part of her stage.

She will be working with some of the producers that make the culinary world go around in Basque country. These will include: a pork producer, a gourmet gardener, and a rural bakery. Stay tuned for updates on her travels and excursions!

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Where Are They Now?

Posted by marti | Fecha: 18-04-2013

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Meet Justin, Sammic Rising Star Scholar

Posted by marti | Fecha: 17-04-2013

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Our new Sammic Rising Star Scholar, Justin Legaspi, has finally arrived to Basque Country. A graduate of the Art Institute of Seattle’s culinary program, Justin has been working several years at a Spanish/Basque restaurant in Seattle called Harvest Vine. He will be learning about Basque culture, landscapes and food while staging at the restaurant Xarma in San Sebastián. Meanwhile, he answers a few questions for inquiring minds:

What are your first impressions of Basque Country?

I’m just in disbelieve like this exists. From the people to the scenery to the food, everything about this place is gorgeous.

What’s the best thing you’ve eaten so far?

Probably either the antxoas con creama de centolla (vinegar cured anchovies with creamy crab sauce) at bar txepetxa. Or the cochinillo (suckling pig) from la cuchara. Both have been the best bites in my life.

What are your impressions of Xarma?

I am really enjoying it. Chef Xabi and Aizpea are both very talented people that I’m learning a lot. Of course there’s the added challenge of me not speaking a lick of Spanish, but they are actually being really helpful about it!

More on Justin, Xarma, and the Sammic Rising Stars Scholarship to come!

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Goodbye, Clifton!

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Posted by marti | Fecha: 15-04-2013

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Etxeko Bob’s Beer

Posted by marti | Fecha: 20-03-2013

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Susy in the Star Kitchen

Posted by marti | Fecha: 18-03-2013

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