Cuisine Canada Scene

Anita Stewart and Rose Murray and Kent Murry at OHI Gala

We don’t do a lot of horn blowing here, but that’s about to change. Remember how I threatened to out people? Well, I’m doing it.

Not one, but two of our members were honoured this month by the Ontario Hostelry Institute (OHI) for outstanding contribution to the hospitality-food service industry. I did the math.  OHI pays tribute through seven Gold Award categories. The means Cuisine Canada members walked away with  28.57 percent of the gold chef hats.

Who won?

Rose Murray, Gold Honouree for Media, TV and Publishing, with J.Charles Grieco, President of OHI

Rose Murray received a Gold Award in the Media, TV and Publishing category for her work as a food writer and cookbook author. “I have great respect and admiration for the Ontario Hostelry Institute that does so much to help and encourage young students. The Institute also strengthens the hospitality industry by honouring established professionals,” Murray says. “It was a huge honour to receive the OHI Gold Award as a writer and author with a focus on Canada and its food and culinary heritage.”

Anita Stewart receives her Gold Award for Education from OHI President, J. Charles Grieco

Anita Stewart’s work spreading the word about Canadian cuisine earned her a Gold Award in the Educator category. “To be honoured by my peers, many of whom I’ve known for decades, was wonderful; but to be singled out as an Educator by them is utterly magnificent,” Stewart says. “The event was glamorous but my biggest joy was watching the various students receive awards and realize how bright the culinary future is for Ontario and for Canada. ”

Congratulations to both Rose Murray and Anita Stewart. We’re  proud of you.

Are you as excited as I am with this news? If so, drop them a note in the comments section. I’m sure they’d love to hear from you.

Photos provided courtesy of Jo Dickins.