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⭐ IT’S OFFICIAL ⭐We now know who will be the Jury President of the Bocuse d’Or Americas… and this face might already look familiar to you. 😉After representing Team USA at the Bocuse d’Or 2025 Grand Final in Lyon, following her victory at the Americas Selection, @chefstefani now returns to the competition in a new role: Jury President of the Bocuse d’Or Americas in New Orleans. 🔥A California native, Stefani De Palma rose through the ranks at Addison in San Diego, becoming chef in 2016 and contributing to the restaurant’s third Michelin star in 2022. She now continues her culinary journey in Napa Valley.See you on July 26 in New Orleans at @louisiana_restaurant_assoc @neworleansandco 📍We can’t wait to be there… what about you? 😍 by @chefstefani

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summer recap ✌🏻 by @chefstefani

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✨ girl dinner ✨ @thestephmarx @charlies_nv by @chefstefani

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Revisiting a 2025 @bocusedor culinary highlight 🇺🇸✨In this recipe, candidates were tasked with creating a national tribute element using fruits native to their country.Team USA’s tribute featured variations of cherries🍒 , a quintessentially American fruit with roots dating back to the 1600s. The garnish layered multiple species of Oregon cherries, including sour and bing, prepared to highlight their natural flavor and beauty while complementing other elements of the platter. The cherries were stewed in cherry port, gelled to encase a slice of green apple, then finished with a cherry-amaretto confiture and fresh cherries compressed in hazelnut oil. 🌰 Finally, the phrase “as American as apple pie” is fitting here, as compressed California Granny Smith apples formed the base of the garnish with complements of amaretto. #behindtherecipe #bocusedorusa #mentorbkb 📸: @larakastnerphotography & @kengoodmanphoto by @chefstefani

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Curious about what goes into crafting some of the recipes for the Bocuse d’Or?🍽️For this recipe, Team USA 🇺🇸 was tasked with creating a side dish featuring two-colored ravioli in a venison consommé infused with @dammannfreres_officiel tea. To help develop the ravioli, @chefstefani collaborated with pasta master Chef @evanfunke, who helped the team refine the dough structure, experiment with colors and shapes, and perfect the traditional caramelle raviolo technique (named for its caramel candy-like shape) — a skill passed to him by his mentor, Alessandra Spisni, during his pasta training in Italy. Honoring her technique illustrates not only the essence of craftsmanship but also the enduring legacy of mentorship — a craft passed from chef to chef. The final recipe featured a Matsutake Mushroom “Caramelle” filled with locally foraged matsutake mushrooms. This was paired with the fragrant oolong tea-seasoned venison consommé and finished with pine oil and crisp celtuce, creating a delicious and beautiful balance of earthy, aromatic, and vegetal notes. 🌿 ✨ #behindtherecipe #mentorship #bocusedorusa📸: @kengoodmanphoto by @chefstefani

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the best parts ✌🏻 by @chefstefani

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Bocuse d’Or 2025 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Incredible memories with an incredible team of friends, family and advisors. Thank you for making this happen with us, we truly could have not had this experience without you. I am beyond proud of what we accomplished and how we represented the United States - with grace, professionalism and utmost respect to our craft and vision. by @chefstefani

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Heart, grit, and even a few tears! In June, Team USA won the Americas selection, advancing to the @bocusedor, the world’s most prestigious culinary competition. Since then, they’ve been hard at work and we couldn’t be prouder. Stay tuned as we share more behind-the-scenes moments as they prepare for Lyon in January 2025. 🥇🎥: @ultraboommedia ❤️#roadtolyon #mentorbkb #inspiringculinaryexcellence #bocusedorusa by @chefstefani

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I am so grateful to have this incredible roster of chefs (plus many more not here today!) supporting #TeamUSA in our training. Collaboration and mentorship is the core of what we do and we could not do this without them 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 #roadtolyon #bocusedor2025 #mentorbkb #inspiringculinaryexcellence #bocusedorusa by @chefstefani

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Congratulations to the entire team @_tfl_, past and present, on your 30 years of service. What a testament to your dedication and commitment to hospitality, you are a constant source of inspiration to us all! Thank you for welcoming me into your kitchen on this wild #roadtolyon and I am forever grateful for your mentorship. #TFL30 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 @chefthomaskeller @chef_davidbreeden @chefarajo @houghton1990 by @chefstefani

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“Proud to be an American” is an understatement 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July! #roadtolyon #americas2024 #bocusedorusa #mentorbkb #inspiringculinaryexcellence #twodownonetogo📸: The French Studio + @kengoodmanphoto + @philipodegard by @chefstefani

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Tomorrow we represent our country at the @bocusedor Americas in New Orleans for the opportunity to qualify for the final in Lyon! Time to perform how we practiced: all in, all the time. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 @mentorbkb #roadtolyon #inspiringculinaryexcellence #mentorbkb #bocusedorusa #bocusedoramericas...📸: @megsmithphotographs by @chefstefani

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