An inaugural Culinary Cook-Off at the 2019 Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference featured cuisine from senior living community chefs.
A Texas-themed culinary showcase featuring top senior living chefs took place at the 2019 Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference in San Antonio, April 16-17.
Cook-off judges voted on Taste, Creativity, Ease of Preparation, and Plating. Winners of each category can be found below:
TASTE
Tied for 1st Place:
| Gonzalo Vasquez & Jose Luna (Vi) |
Blue Cornmeal Crusted Pan-Seared Wild Caught Halibut |
| Ke’o Velasquez & Anthony Polito (HRA) |
Guajillo Chili-Rubbed Brisket with Calabacita Slaw |
CREATIVITY
Tied for 1st Place:
| Ke’o Velasquez & Anthony Polito (HRA) |
Guajillo Chili-Rubbed Brisket with Calabacita Slaw |
| Ted Hill (Brookdale) |
Central Texas Vegan BBQ Brisket with Red & Dino Kale Coleslaw and Escabeche |
EASE OF PREPARATION
| John Maroon (LCS) |
Tortilla & Pecan Crusted Salmon Fillet |
PLATING
Tied for 1st Place:
| John Maroon (LCS) |
Tortilla & Pecan Crusted Salmon Fillet |
| Ke’o Velasquez & Anthony Polito (HRA) |
Guajillo Chili-Rubbed Brisket with Calabacita Slaw |
Special thanks to the participants; the Culinary Cook-Off judges, Bret Jefferson (Brandywine Living), Jose Fernandez (The LaSalle Group), and Theresa Arguello-Thomas (Crandall Corporate Dietitians); and to Morrison Community Living for its support of the Culinary Cook-Off.
