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Southwestern Flair
From a class called Chill’n and Grill’n
While I was working at the Orange County School of Culinary Arts as a Chef Instructor, while teaching one of my classes called Chill’n and Grill’n back in 1999. I put together a blend of spices that worked extremely well. My students and I both agreed that this was quite an amazing combination, from there I tweaked it and perfected it. Now it’s known as Southwestern Flair Seasonings.
It comes in three different intensities; mild, spicy, and Oh my God someone dial 911!!! Not to mention there is a diabetic line, along with a regular version that is not low sodium.
These seasonings are low-sodium, heart-smart & the highest quality ingredients. No fillers. You won’t see words like Salt, MSG to enhance flavors, or other big words like Sodium Dioxide. We use only clean, pure simple ingredients. This way you know that by using these products you are getting the best. “This is the way.”
Meet the taste expert
Chef Gregory Kalatsky
Chef Gregory Kalatsky is a Graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Hyde Park, New York. Born and raised in Southern California. Through his extensive studies and training that have taken him around the world, he has been in many kitchens with some of the world’s best Chefs, having been trained by Heinz Winkler the youngest 3 Star Michelin Chef that also trained Wolfgang Puck, and by Certified Master Chefs and Pastry Chefs, Culinary Olympic team members and more.
Chef Gregory Kalatsky was originally trained in the kitchens of Laguna Beach, CA and then off to The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) where he learned the Culinary Arts of Pastry and Savory Cuisines. After that his tutelage began in Europe by the same chef that trained Wolfgang Puck in a three-star Michelin restaurant/ hotel. His love of confections grew as his training continued throughout Europe into Germany, France, and Italy. Now we get to enjoy some of his wonderful creations here at Gourmet Me Now!!!
Gregory S. Kalatsky — Founder / Exe. Chef / CCE / CEC
Chef Gregory’s EST 1997
We cater, too
Chef Gregory’s is one of the leading catering service providers in the Central Coast area.