Cooper Here's some information on Chef David Zino (follow him http://twitter.com/zcooks on Twitter):
Dave Zino, Executive Chef National
Cattlemen’s Beef Association
As Executive Chef for the leading food authority on beef and veal,
Dave Zino is the culinary spokesperson for the organization. He is responsible
for concept development, ideation and recipe development; working closely with the
Checkoff-funded Culinary Services program. While developing concepts and
recipes for both the retail and foodservice industries, Dave also works very
closely with the Checkoff-funded Beef Innovations Group in evaluating and
developing new beef products.
In his role as Executive Chef, Dave wears many hats that run the
gamut from industry expert, to public speaker, to writer and television
personality. As the culinary authority on beef, Dave helped launch Beef U: A Foodservice Guide to Beef – a
comprehensive, in-depth and customizable “train the trainer” program designed
to provide the foodservice industry with the latest beef product information
and knowledge. Dave also assisted in revising the award winning publication Creating Crave; A Professionals Guide to
Flavor, He also contributed to the recently published Healthy Beef Cookbook. In November 2007, Drovers – America’s beef business source – featured Dave as the
“Dean of Beef University.”
An excellent public speaker and dynamic on-camera personality, Dave
is frequently quoted on television and in print. In May 2007, he appeared on the popular Food Network program
“Unwrapped” as part of their “On The Grill” episode on making the perfect
burger. In 2009 he appeared on Healthy Flavor of America program, a public
television cooking show. In addition, Dave travels the country giving
presentations on beef to universities, professional organizations, culinary
schools and industry groups.
Dave’s writing has been published in Food Product Design and also appears in “An Integrated Approach to New Food Product Development.” He wrote
the chapter entitled, “The Right Preparation Technique,” which focuses on
meeting consumers’ needs with fully tested products and recipes that really
work. In 2004, Culinology magazine
chose Dave as their “Featured Chef.” In 2008 Beef, Meat & Deli Retailer and Progressive Grocer magazines
featured articles on Dave and the Culinary Services team.
Dave holds a Bachelors of Science Degree from Illinois State
University and has earned three culinary certifications from Kendall College.
He is a member of the Research Chef’s Association and the International
Association of Culinary Professionals.
6 months ago - Comment
Becki Heading off to twitter to follow him right now!
6 months ago