Erin’s own chef Pam Fanjoy from The Friendly Chef Adventures brought home the top $10,000 prize after winning the Feb. 20 episode of Chopped Canada.
“What an adventure that was,” said Fanjoy as she watched the episode with family and friends.
“Being able to share a totally crazy kitchen experience, unlike any I’ve ever had, with all my friends was awesome.”
Fanjoy received the top prize for her culinary ingenuity on the Feb. 20 episode, using her capon to make buttered capon in just 30 minutes.
In each episode of the show, four chefs compete to create the best appetizers, mains, and desserts using mystery ingredients, with the added challenge of being limited for time.
Each course sees one chef eliminated and the last chef standing takes home the grand prize.
Bold flavours
“I was determined to present bold flavours and creative dishes even though there were several ingredients I’d never used before,” said Fanjoy reflecting back on the food challenge.
“I like a good challenge and I believe in using all the ingredients you have on hand so there is no waste, so this was a neat way to express that.”
Fanjoy, who owns and operates The Friendly Chef Adventures on Main Street in Erin village, says she enjoyed the opportunity to share her love of food and cooking with customers and friends through social media.
“The support from our customers has been incredible,” said Fanjoy.
“Every day I’d have someone new come in and tell me they are rooting for me; just one of the reasons we love our small community so much.”
Fanjoy is on a mission to keep her roots planted in Erin and has started a crowd funding campaign to raise the funds to buy a building. The $10,000 Chopped prize has been added to the campaign funds.
All the details of the campaign can be found at thefriendlychef.ca.
