Military Culinarians Display Talent

By Sarah Trier, Fort Lee Public AffairsOctober 22, 2008

The tallow sculpture presented by the U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team received accolades, as exhibitors throughout Messe Convention Center took pictures of the artwork on display Oct. 22. The USACATThe World Culinary Olympics in Erfurt, Germany,...
1 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The tallow sculpture presented by the U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team received accolades, as exhibitors throughout Messe Convention Center took pictures of the artwork on display Oct. 22. The USACATThe World Culinary Olympics in Erfurt, Germany, feature... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Tasty Culinary Creation
2 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – One of the U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team plates on display at the Messe Convention Center features a traditional thanksgiving meal with sage infused turkey breast, sweet potatoes and a cranberry johnny cake. The cold food display event was judged Oct.... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Culinary Artists at Work
3 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team members Roland Schaeffer, team advisor, Staff Sgt. Joshua Spiess and Sgt. Matthew Flemister, focus on the details at the start of the 24-hour cold food competition Oct. 22. This was the second event at the World Culinary ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Focus on the Details
4 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team competitors Senior Chief Petty Officer Justin Reed and Sgt. Matthew Flemister perfect their work after spending 24 hours in the kitchen. The cold food display event was staged at the Messe Convention Center Oct. 22 and wa... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Before the Judging
5 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team competitor Sgt. Matthew Flemister makes final corrections before judging begins at the Messe Convention Center during the cold food display event Oct. 22. This was the second event at the World Culinary Olympics in Erfurt... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Batter Up
6 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team competitor Spc. Valine Vukich prepares batter for seven desserts during the cold food competition Oct. 22. This was the second event at the World Culinary Olympics in Erfurt, Germany, where culinary masters from 50 nation... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Around the Clock Cutting
7 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team competitor Staff Sgt. Steven K. Broome slices baby zucchini for one of the 21 plates during the cold food display event Oct. 22. This was the second event at the World Culinary Olympics in Erfurt, Germany, where culinary ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL