The International Association of Culinary Professionals Board of Directors visits Panama 
In this photo: Chef Melissa, Chef Charlie Collins, Chef Elena, and Chef Patricia McCausland-Gallo. Host Committee at the Miraflores Visitors Center (Panama Canal, Jan. 26, 2006)
Our idea has always been to put our country in the International map of Gastronomy. This week, with the visit of the International Association of Culinary professionals Board of Directors to Panama, we have accomplished something important. The message is out: "we welcome you to our country, which is a melting pot, one of the richest ones when it comes to a variety of exotic fruits, vegetables, seafood, fish and delectable meats that would satisfy the most refined and trained palates and connoisseurs."
Yesterday we first visited The Panamá Canal Administration Building and its Murals. It was inaugurated on July 15, 1914, exactly a month before the Canal itself. Since then, this veritable legacy from the past has continued to dominate the Balboa area from atop his rolling hill. The Administration Building houses the Panamá Canal's Authority's (ACP) chief administrative offices, such as those of the Administrator and the Deputy Administrator, located since 1914 in the north wing of the second floor, overlooking Balboa and the Canal's Pacific entrance.
The next stop was the Miraflores Visitors Center, a new window to the canal. The facilities were officially inaugurated and opened to the public in April 2004, and it is an expression of the permanent commitment of the Panama Canal Authority to strengthen the public knowledge of the Canal. I was greatly impressed with the features of the center and the security of the area. It has a fully equipped theater, three observation terraces, two snack bars, a restaurant with panoramic view, a nice gift shop and a hall for special events.
The delectable lunch was hosted by the Panama Canal Authority at the house of the Honorable and Mrs. Alberto Aleman Zubieta in Balboa Heights, Ancón, Panamá. The menu was designed for the occasion by Panamanian Chef Charlie Collins, and prepared by his crew from Ma Cuisine, his catering service business.
The menu consisted of:
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Hors d' Oeuvre:
Corn empanadas with Aromatic Sweet Pepper Sauce from El Valle
Appetizer:
Corvina Ceviche, Carpaccio Style with Lettuces and Uchuvas
Soup:
Coconut cream soup with Grilled Scallops, Curry and Cilantro Oil.
Main Course:
Cold lobster in its shell with Avocado, Tomatoes Concassé, Mandarin Orange Mayonnaise.
Dessert:
Tropical Fruits Sorbets: Curuba, Soursop, Passion Fruit and Pineapple Cashew Fruit Nuts Tuile.
After lunch we visited the Panamá City Mayor's house, and at 5 PM sharp we had a reservation to visit "El Palacio de las Garzas", or Panamanian Presidential Palace in the beautiful old part of the city: the Casco Antiguo. Mrs. Vivian de Torrijos, a very charming lady with a perennial smile and joyful eyes, received our group.
Dinner was at "Manolo Caracol". We had a blast! Will post some photos later.
Today we have a lunch scheduled, hosted by the Bristol Hotel and designed by Executive Chef Cuquita Arias de Calvo. Then a very interesting workshop, and at 7:30 the party will start at the residence of Chef Patricia McCausland-Gallo.
I will report on that later! Have a fantastic day...
Melissa
Tags: tropical food, IACP, cookingdiva, chef, panama, panama canal, panamanian chefs, panamanian cuisine, food
- by Chef Melissa
- January 27, 2006
- 8:49 am
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Comments
01.27.06 at 11:22 AM |
Wao Melissa,
Me alegro que estés trabajando tanto por poner a Panamá en el mapa culinario mundial. Necesitamos más panameños y panameñas como tu. Felicidades!
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01.27.06 at 01:27 PM |
Gracias por tus palabras Antonio
...Por cierto, cuándo vas a actualizar tu blog???
01.27.06 at 10:52 PM |
Hi Melissa, which one is you…..? It sure looks like a melting pot of all exotic variety of food…..going by the pictures….would love see for myself someday!
01.27.06 at 10:57 PM |
Congratulations, Melissa. It looks like quite the celebration!
01.27.06 at 11:15 PM |
Melissa,
That sure was an exotic menu and exciting sight-seeing schedule.Feel proud to know a wonderful and down to earth person like you.Lovely pics.
01.28.06 at 12:48 AM |
Melissa,
Every time I see a picture of you, you look like a different person. You have many faces of beauty!
What an interesting event. I just hope that you are not too busy whenever I come to Panama the next time to meet me for some café!
01.28.06 at 02:32 AM |
I know which one is you. The gorgeous one.
: D
Seriously.
I am glad to know you, and I would put myself in your hands whatever the occasion. You are the most beautiful travelog for your country that there ever could be. Your heart and caring come through every word, as does your professionalism.
01.28.06 at 08:29 AM |
LERA: in the first photo, I am the the first one to the left…the one in green. It the last photo I am the first one to the left, in white!
MARK: it was really fun, many interesting people to talk with. So much knowledge in only one group…There was a lot of food too!
SAILU: every human been is unique, we all have likes and dislikes and interesting stories and knowledge. Been down to earth is the only way I know to make friends and learn from them
KELLY: what’s really fun to me is that I have posted photos from when I was blond, read head, and from when I had my hair dark (my original color)...I am back to dark now and I love it! When you come to Panama, can we please schedule a trip to visit your uncle Juancho? I would love to interview him and take pictures of his delicious cocadas…
Thank you Tana! I feel the same way with your blog—-Your work is always outstanding, and besides that…you are a talented artists and always willing to help. THANK YOU
Hugs to all!
01.28.06 at 12:38 PM |
It sounds like a full and exciting day. I feel very lucky to know you, Melissa. You are warm and generous, beautiful both inside and out. Once upon a time I wouldn’t have even considered Panama a place to visit. You have changed my mind. I think you are doing your dining diplomacy job well
Many hugs!
01.28.06 at 05:43 PM |
Congratulations, Melissa!
What an impressive display!
01.29.06 at 04:15 AM |
Dear Melissa:
Merveilleux! The International Association of Culinary Professionals Board of Directors could not have found a better and more charming hostess than you. And those menus are just fabulous. What a wonderful way to place Panama on the map! The only thing I regret is that I have not joined you in this singular tour.
Congratulations!
Jaime Figueroa Navarro
President
Panama All In One, Inc.
01.30.06 at 06:16 PM |
I want to be a part of the tour! Everything looks spectacular!
Paz
01.31.06 at 10:51 PM |
Ooooh - que cherri!! Y estoy de acuerdo con Tana. Felicidades!!
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