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h Emera ld 20t sar y ! er Anni v DIGITAL & DELECTABLE SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 – 7 P.M. - LIVESTREAM PRESENTED BY BROUGHT TO YOU BY
era ld 20th Em er sary! Evening Highlights An n i v 7:00 p.m. Welcome to Cuisine & Cuvée: Digital & Delectable A TASTE FROM HOME Emcee & Host, Kevin Brauch, Iron Chef America, The Thirsty Traveller Cheers to the 20th anniversary of Cuisine & Cuvée in support of Providence Healthcare! Message of Gratitude from Unity Health Toronto What a year it has been! COVID-19 has greatly impacted the Dr. Tim Rutledge, President & CEO, Unity event industry in Toronto, but not even a pandemic can stop Health Toronto us from celebrating this momentous occasion: our emerald anniversary of Cuisine & Cuvée. We made some important changes to ensure tonight’s event could happen, and with 7:05 p.m. Strength is. Providence Healthcare help from you, our sponsors, donors, partners, and friends, Yanira Guevara we did it! For this special edition of Cuisine & Cuvée we are going digital… Digital & Delectable to be exact! 7:10 p.m. The Main Event: Celebrity Chef Susur Lee Get your apron ready for Chef Lee’s exclusive We’ve enlisted the help of some culinary icons to make Cuisine & Cuvée recipe this a memorable evening. Celebrity Chef Susur Lee will dazzle us with an exclusive recipe he created just for you, our guests. Kristen Barnhisel, acclaimed winemaker at 7:30 p.m. Wine Tasting with J. Lohr J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, will lead a tasting experience Acclaimed winemaker, Kristen Barnhisel with wine specially paired with Chef Lee’s dish. Our emcee provides an exclusive pairing and tasting for the evening, Kevin Brauch, former host of Iron Chef experience America and The Thirsty Traveller, will entertain us from beginning to end. While this year’s event is different from years past, the 7:40 p.m. Q & A with Celebrity Chef Susur Lee reason we come together remains: to raise critical funds Moderated by Kevin Brauch for Providence Healthcare. During this unprecedented time, know that your participation in Cuisine & Cuvée directly supports the strong patients, residents, clients, and staff 7:45 p.m. Door Prize Draw of Providence at a time when it’s needed most. Kevin Brauch This will forever be remembered as the year where our ! community came together. Remember to bid on our incredible Silent Auction procuisine.givesmart.com And this is something truly worth celebrating. All proceeds support Providence Healthcare We hope you enjoy a taste from home. —3—
A note of gratitude... A note of gratitude... A NOTE OF GRATITUDE FROM UNITY HEALTH TORONTO FROM PROVIDENCE HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION Welcome to the 2020 Cuisine & Cuvée, presented by Welcome to friends new and old, to the first ever Cuisine The Co-operators. We thank you for joining us at this & Cuvée: Digital & Delectable. We are grateful that you special virtual event in support of Providence Healthcare. have chosen to spend the evening with us, albeit virtually, celebrating our 20th anniversary of this premiere event, This year marks the 20th anniversary of Cuisine & Cuvée, presented by The Co-operators. which was established in 2000 to support the strong patients, residents, clients and staff of Providence We hope you are ready for an evening of elegance, Healthcare. Though we cannot celebrate in-person entertainment and indulgence, in support of the strong this year, we know that the night ahead will sustain patients, residents and staff of Providence Healthcare. the legacy and intention of this special event, as it was 2020 has been a year of challenge and change… but it has conceived two decades ago. Whether you’ve been also shown us the true meaning of strength. with us from the beginning or this is your first Cuisine & Cuvée, thank you for your dedication to Providence Strength is our patients who fiercely battle to overcome Healthcare. Your donations are helping our staff and illness and trauma. teams continue to provide compassionate, high-quality Strength is our residents who call Providence home. care to everyone in our community. Strength is our staff who go above and beyond every day, We would also like to extend a profound thank you to providing compassionate care for all those we serve. Providence Healthcare Foundation’s Cuisine & Cuvée Committee Co-Chairs, Brad Bowen and Michael Leal, as Strength is our supporters who stepped up at a time when well as the entire planning committee, for their efforts in we needed it most. organizing this year’s event. It is not easy to take such a While you are enjoying this special edition of Cuisine & large fundraising party and move it online, but the team Cuvée from the comforts of home, you are making a real has done an incredible job. We are extremely fortunate difference for the people in our care. We simply could to have such tremendous people at Providence who not do the work we do at Providence without you, our devote themselves to improving the lives of others. dedicated sponsors, donors, volunteers, staff, guests, Thank you and enjoy! supporters and friends. Thank you for your generosity and continued support. Cheers to a magical night. Andrew Branion Nicole Nakoneshny Dr. Tim Rutledge Colleen Johnston Chair, Providence Interim CEO President & CEO Chair, Board of Directors Healthcare Foundation Providence Healthcare Unity Health Toronto Unity Health Toronto Board of Directors Foundation —4— —5—
EMCEE EXTRAORDINAIRE, KEVIN BRAUCH CHEERS FOR J. LOHR An experienced professional in the radio and television, food At J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, Kristen Barnhisel brings two and beverage, and hospitality and travel industries, Kevin decades of viticulture and winemaking experience spanning Brauch is a congenial guy who truly works with passion. three continents to her role as winemaker for all white wines. Known for her gifted Kevin is an actor, writer, palate and technical skill, producer and director, Kristen uses her expertise known for hosting with a range of white TVOKids, Canadian wine varieties, styles and Gardening TV, The winemaking methods to Thirsty Traveller, Iron guide J. Lohr’s white wine Chef America, Chef Off, portfolio. Superstar Chef Challenge and the MegaWorld Today, utilizing her science series. He is extensive experience with also a certified celebrity cool-climate white wine bartender and chef. varieties, Kristen works alongside President/COO Brauch is a six-time Jeff Meier and Director of Canadian Gemini Award Winemaking Steve Peck to Nominee and Gemini guide J. Lohr’s white wine Award Winner. While not program. “We are a winery on screen, he spends that values leadership, much of his time engaging experience and a willingness in public and motivational to experiment,” says Jeff. speaking, hosting, “From her work in multiple consulting and teaching. countries and appellations to her leadership role as the current A little known fact President at the American Society for Enology and Viticulture, about Kevin is that he Kristen has shown a career-long commitment to research and is a Kentucky Colonel, an honour bestowed upon him by the experimentation. She is a phenomenal winemaker.” Governor of Kentucky. He can be addressed as Honorable “I am honored and delighted to present two fantastic wines Kevin Brauch or Colonel Kevin Brauch! from J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines at this year’s Cuisine & Cuvée. He’s a fun-loving guy who loves engaging with people and It’s important to me to support Providence Healthcare as it adding to their daily experiences. provides compassionate care for those who need it most in our community. With the unprecedented challenges we are “I can’t wait to reunite and work again with renowned names facing during this pandemic, hospitals and healthcare workers like Chef Susur Lee and J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines for this need as much support as possible to care for their patients. important cause. Raising funds and awareness for Providence I am thrilled that you are joining us for this one-of-a-kind, Healthcare, at such a great and unique event, proves we memorable evening of great food and wine to help such a can’t and won’t be beaten, no matter what stands in our way. worthy cause!” – Kristen Barnhisel Cheers!” – Kevin Brauch —6— —7—
The Main Event.. CELEBRITY CHEF SUSUR LEE Praised as one of the Ten Chefs of the Millennium by Food & Wine magazine, Susur Lee is at the top of his game. Between helming four restaurants in Toronto — Lee, Luckee, Kid Lee Chef Lee’s exclusive Cuisine & Cuvée recipe.. and Lee Kitchen—and overseeing his prestigious TungLok Heen in Singapore, Chef Lee makes numerous television appearances (Iron Chef America, Chopped Canada, Top Chef Masters, MasterChef Asia, Food Network’s Iron Chef Canada GRILLED KING PRAWNS AND SOBA WITH TONNATO and Wall of Chefs) and travels the globe as a guest chef and SAUCE AND PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS consultant. INGREDIENTS METHOD He was recently named an ambassador to Canada’s 150th 4 King Prawns, shelled Soba birthday celebrations and was awarded the Lifetime 6 pieces Asparagus, trimmed 1. Bring a litre of salted water to a boil. Achievement Award by Canada’s 100 Best. In 2019, Chef 6 pieces Prosciutto 2. Cook soba noodles until tender Lee was named the first 1 clove Garlic, minced (approx. 4–5 minutes). ½ tsp Fresh marjoram 3. Toss with basil pesto. foreign chef to be granted ½ tbsp Italian parsley The Red Chefs Hat Award 2 tsp Salt Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus in Qingdao, China. 1 tsp Pepper 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2 tsp Olive oil 2. Blanch asparagus in salted boiling Balancing the epicurean water (approx. 4 mins.) traditions of China with Tonnato Sauce 3. Shock asparagus in ice water to the classical techniques of 1 80g can Italian tuna packed in oil stop cooking. French cuisine, Chef Lee 1 tbsp Lemon juice 4. Pat asparagus dry. ¾ tbsp Drained capers 5. Wrap stalks of asparagus in improvises a daring and 4 tbsp Mayonnaise prosciutto, individually. original culinary aesthetic. 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 6. At 350°F, roast wrapped asparagus 4 drops Tabasco sauce (approx. 7 minutes). “Being part of this 2 tsp Dijon mustard vibrant city, I know how Pinch White pepper Tonnato Sauce important it is to support 2 tbsp Olive oil 1. Mix all ingredients in a blender and the local community. Our set aside. healthcare sector has Soba 25 g Soba noodles Grilled King Prawns been impacted like never 1l Water 1. Toss prawns in parsley, marjoram, before, and the demand 2 tsp Salt minced garlic, olive oil, salt and on our healthcare workers ½ tbsp Basil pesto pepper to marinate. has been immense. I 2. Sauté prawns (approx. 2–3 minutes am proud to be a part per side). of Cuisine & Cuvée in BON APPÉTIT! support of the strong patients, residents, clients and staff of Providence Healthcare. The need is great and the time is now!” – Chef Susur Lee ! Post your photos of Chef Susur Lee’s dish. Don’t forget to tag us @MyProvidenceTO and use the hashtag #cuisineandcuvee2020 —8— —9—
BORDEAUX SPONSORS BURGUNDY SPONSORS Brad Bowen Michael Leal “In this difficult year, thank you for your sponsorship of Providence Healthcare Foundation’s Cuisine & Cuvée: Digital & Delectable. The patients, residents and staff of Providence are fortunate to be supported by such a compassionate and VIP SPONSOR GIFT dedicated community.” - Brad Bowen & Michael Leal, Co-Chairs, Cuisine & Cuvée Committee THE VILLANI FAMILY THANK YOU TO OUR 2020 CUISINE CHARDONNAY SPONSORS & CUVÉE SPONSORS! Your generosity and commitment to Providence Healthcare makes all the difference. PRESENTING SPONSOR SANTÉ SPONSORS GEORGE GRAHAM COBHAM JR. RAWLINSON RHONE SPONSOR ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORS — 10 — — 11 —
CUISINE & CUVÉE PARTNERS Thank you to our partners for helping to make this Digital & Delectable event possible! DIGITAL EVENT Silent Auction IN SUPPORT OF PROVIDENCE HEALTHCARE Cuisine & Cuvée’s online auction uses a well-recognized and secure credit card payment system, GiveSmart, to make shopping seamless, easy and safe. HEADLINE ENTERTAINMENT The auction opens on Monday, August 31 at 8 p.m. and closes on Monday, September 14 at 8 p.m. On your mobile phone or computer: 1. Go to procuisine.givesmart.com or text procuisine to MEAL KIT & VIP PACKAGES 1-289-217-0296 2. R egister by entering your name, phone number and email address. All passwords require a capital letter, a number and a special character (i.e. !, $, &). 3. O nce registered, select the Items tab to browse and start bidding! 4. G iveSmart will alert you via text of activity on your bids and if someone has outbid you. ! Winners will receive a text after the auction has closed. You will then be asked to enter your credit card information into the secure portal. To pay by credit card: MEDIA & PROMOTIONS • Select the My Info tab at the top right corner of the Auction page. • Select the Add Card On File button that appears on the screen. VIDEO DEVELOPMENT • Enter in credit card information. Receipts can be downloaded and emailed to you. The Providence Healthcare Foundation team will contact you regarding pick up or shipment of your prize within seven days PRINT of winning your bid. HAPPY BIDDING! — 12 — — 13 —
CUISINE & CUVÉE’S PRESENTING SPONSOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS Committee Co-Chairs: Brad Bowen Michael Leal The best memories begin at home Immediate Past Chair: Your home holds everyone and Senthooran Punithavel everything you love and value most. Past Vice-Chair: Life changes fast. Keep things simple. George Cobham Jr. Connect with us today. Committee Members: Alicia Kilty-Tripp Andrea Watson Andy Elder Angela Burley Briana Kilty Chef jW Foster Diana Nakka Erin Pancer Jackie Sands Jay Dharma John Danner Katherine Mellin Home Auto Life Investments Group Business Farm Travel Marcel Bregstein Murali Sundar Namita Kanishkan Senthooran Punithavel Tina Campbell Financial Advisor Vel Insurance Services Inc Thank you to all of our Cuisine & Cuvée 200-797 Milner Ave | Scarborough 416-396-0707 | www.cooperators.ca/Vel-Insurance Committee members for helping make this a memorable event! The Co-operators® used under license from The Co-operators Group Limited. Not all products available in all provinces. — 14 —
About PROVIDENCE HEALTHCARE At Providence Healthcare, part of Unity Health Toronto, we are leaders in providing rehabilitation, palliative care, long- term care, and community programs. Adults of all ages rehabilitate with us after strokes, orthopedic surgery, lower limb amputations and other complex medical conditions. Our strength is providing compassionate care when and where it matters most. We motivate and empower our patients, challenging them each and every day to realize how resilient they truly are. We are Providence and we exist to inspire strength in our patients and community. For more information visit www.providence.on.ca. — DONOR HOTLINE — 416-285-3630 I 1-866-285-3630 I Fax: 416-285-3753 (Phone anytime to make your confidential donation) 3276 St. Clair Ave. East, Toronto, ON M1L 1W1 www.providence.on.ca/foundation I foundation@providence.on.ca @MyProvidenceTO BIN: 13333 8046 RR0001
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