I had a great time teaching a hands on cooking class in Frederic, Wisconsin. Thanks to all of the enthusiastic students who made this a great experience for everyone!
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Indianhead Chorus Annual concert 2023
A Tribute From My Good Friend Alan Salmela
A little over a year ago, a good friend of mine was going through a difficult time. The result was that he had both of his legs amputated below the knee and replaced with artificial legs. As I watched him navigate this process, his approach was beyond belief, and touched me in ways I can’t even describe. I saw no complaining, no feeling sorry for himself. Just moving forward. What an inspiration!
During this time, I discovered a beautiful arrangement of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from the Broadway musical Carousel written in 1945 by Rogers and Hammerstein. When I heard the song, I knew immediately that I wanted to sing it to my friend, who also happens to be in our chorus. When he became aware I was putting together a group to sing the song, he asked to join…it’s a favorite song of his. I agreed, but never shared with him the reason I wanted to sing it.
Today (tonight), I wish to dedicate this song sung by the YNWA Chorale, as a message to our friend, our inspiration, Mr. Peter Kwong.
Peter, we want you to know, “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”
Student Becomes Master!
Briar Lamm, a beautiful 6 years old, volunteered to help me
with my cooking demo six years ago at the River Falls Library.
Six years later, she showed up and helped me again. And this
time, she could make the whole dish by herself.
A Cooking Demo at the Saint Croix Falls’ Chamber of Commerce Event in 2019.
I really enjoyed meeting all of the friendly people who came out to the Saint Croix Falls Chamber of Commerce event to see my cooking demo. Good food, good people, good times!
How to Make Rice
Peter teaching the guests how to make rice at a Private Party Cooking Class
Book Signing in Roberts, Wisconsin
I enjoyed giving a cooking demo and book signing at the public library in Roberts, Wisconsin. Forty people attended – big thanks to everybody who came!
Another Successful Class at Bluff Coop in Winona, Minnesota
French Cooking- Creating the Mother Sauces, Becheme, Veloute, Espangnole and more
Peter’s Students Wow Their Guests
My Appearance on The Larry Meiller Show
I had a great time chatting with Larry on Wisconsin Public Radio. Listen to the show!