"We, as chefs, must be clear that we are only as good a cook as the last event, or the last dish we serve."
Chef Alejandro Espinoza
ZAPOPAN, Jalisco; May 19, 2023.- Under the slogan "The 7 wonders of the modern world and gastronomy", and with the aim of showing the work developed throughout the semester, the gastronomic exhibition of ESDAI. In this presentation, the fourth semester students of the Bachelor's Degree in Administration and Hospitality presented a variety of traditional dishes related to the countries where these emblematic architectural structures are located.
The 7 wonders
The exhibition consisted of seven stands, each dedicated to one of the wonders of the modern world and its corresponding gastronomy:
- Chichen Itza and the gastronomy of Mexico.
- Petra and the gastronomy of Jordan
- Roman Colosseum and the gastronomy of Rome.
- Christ the Redeemer and the gastronomy of Brazil.
- Taj Mahal and the gastronomy of India.
- Chinese wall and the gastronomy of China.
- Machu Picchu and the gastronomy of Peru.
The world of gastronomy
In this edition of the gastronomic and food preservation showcase, in addition to giving the opportunity to taste the dishes, the students selected a representative dish and applied various techniques to demonstrate the importance of preserving food and its flavor over time, as part of the food preservation course. This initiative shows the students' commitment to promoting sustainable and conscious practices in the culinary field.
These teams had the presence of renowned chefs, who served as judges to evaluate, with their experience and knowledge, the work of the students. The exhibition was also open to parents and the community in general, who had the opportunity to taste the dishes. As guests toured the stands, they were able to appreciate the careful presentation of the food and learn about the culinary traditions of each country represented.
"Be aware that all the effort you have made here and what you do day by day is the seed and the basis of what is going to be in your next professional life," shared Chef Alejandro Espinosa.
For his part, Chef Daniel Padilla commented "I thank you for the invitation and I invite you to continue cultivating the development of the talent of these new generations that will surely be the pillar of the future, and the future has already caught up with us".
The Universidad Panamericana is proud of the effort that each student dedicates to their projects and recognizes their efforts in organizing this type of exhibition where the work of the entire semester is recognized. She also congratulates the School of Hospitality for the formation of excellent future professionals.
