Ford's Produce Supply Update

March 8,2010

Chile last week was the most powerful ever on record. 

Tomato markets continue to climb, even as January’s freezes become a distant memory.

Idaho and most other varieties of potatoes remain a bargain.

Storage supplies of onions are dwindling, and at the same time we’re starting to see a few harvests of Mexican new crop onions.

Other vegetables that typically come out of Florida this time of year like peppers, cucumbers, beans, and squashes are all extremely tight right now.

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Chef of the Month Executive Chef Anthony Wilkins

Picture of Anthony WilkinsYears in a Kitchen:  15

Training:  Wake Technical Community College

Current Position:  Executive Chef, Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC


Fare:  Large receptions and banquets up to 6,000 people.

Signature Dish:  Mini Sweet Potato Bundles with toasted pecans, vanilla beans, and brown sugar.

Proudest Accomplishment:  “Helping to feed the Hurricane Katrina evacuees.  This took four months and totaled 150,000 meals.”

Biggest Challenge as a Chef:  “Creating a new atmosphere in the Convention Center to make our customers feel that they are in a restaurant instead of a convention center.”

Best Advice to Others in Foodservice:  “Never be afraid of change and be open to suggestions because these things can take you to the next level.”

Family:  Wife Ericka and daughter on the way (Deja)

Interests:  His aquarium with African Cichlids