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Pulte Homes has cooked up something special for adult home buyers 55 and older at River Pointe by Del Webb in Manchester Township, Ocean County. Chef Ted will do a cooking demo and tasting for potential home buyers on Saturday, August 23rd from 1 to 4pm. The event will take place in the spacious Mayfield model home.

River Pointe features celebrity chef Ted Kanterman this Saturday Posted by the Asbury Park Press on 08/19/07 Pulte Homes has cooked up something special for adult home buyers 55 and older at River Pointe by Del Webb in Manchester Township, Ocean County.

This Saturday, from 1 to 4 p.m., celebrity chef Ted Kanterman will bring his expertise to the kitchen of River Pointe's new Mayfield model home to give a gourmet meal presentation. Audience participation will be encouraged, as Chef Ted prepares a complete gourmet menu for everyone to sample. Plus, everyone who attends the Celebrity Chef Event at River Pointe can enter to win their very own "Chef Ted Experience," a free dinner party for eight in the convenience and comfort of their own home.

Ted Kanterman is the star of his own radio program and weekly podcast, the "Chef Ted Experience." He specializes in creating in-home gourmet meals with the help of the host and their guests. Chef Ted provides all the ingredients and utensils necessary. "This is a great opportunity for everyone who enjoys cooking to learn from one of the best," says Paul Schneier, president of Pulte Homes' New York/New Jersey Metro Division. "But you don't have to be a chef to enjoy this.

If you like good food and a great time, this is something you don't want to miss," he said. "And River Pointe is the perfect venue for such an event. Come discover first-hand how this community offers a whole new way of life, not only with fun and out-of-the-ordinary events like this, but with outstanding home designs, fantastic amenities and unbelievable value."

While the event will take place in the spacious 2,668-square-foot Mayfield model home, visitors are welcome to tour the 1,979-square- foot Reston and the 1,957- square-foot Newhall models, as well. All three models are fully furnished and outfitted with Pulte's best Signature Standards features, including granite countertops, hardwood or tile floors and cabinets. Construction is well underway on River Pointe's clubhouse, aptly named The Retreat, with the official opening planned for Sept. 15. This 16,000-plus-square-foot clubhouse puts River Pointe into a whole new league. The Retreat will include amenities that appeal to a wide spectrum of tastes. Keeping fit will be easy with both indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center. After a challenging workout residents can look forward to unwinding and relaxing in the indoor hot tub. This community hub also offers plenty of places to socialize with new neighbors and good friends. A lounge with two-sided fireplace and cafe will be perfect for impromptu get-togethers.

More formal occasions and larger gatherings such as movie nights, gala events and live entertainment programs will be held in the large meeting room that will also feature a caterer's kitchen. Attractively priced from $299,900, the homes at River Pointe perfectly complement the clubhouse. Floor plans feature up to 2,668 square feet of luxurious living space and each will include a two-car garage, two bedrooms and two baths. Home buyers can also choose from personalizing options such as a full basement, loft or morning room for sipping early morning coffee or relaxing with a book in the afternoon. Granite countertops, General Electric Profile appliances and upgraded flooring are included as standard features. River Pointe is situated less than 20 minutes from the Jersey Shore. It is conveniently located close to major transportation thoroughfares, with easy access to routes 70, 37 and 9 connecting you to all points around New Jersey. The nearby Garden State Parkway makes Manhattan and Philadelphia easy-to-reach destinations. Pulte Homes Inc., based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is a Fortune 150 company with operations in 52 markets and 27 states. In 2006, it delivered 41,487 homes and generated consolidated revenues of $14.3 billion. During its 57-year history, the company has constructed nearly 500,000 homes. The River Pointe Sales Center is open Mondays from noon to 6 p.m. and Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. To RSVP or for more information about Saturday's "Celebrity Chef Event" at River Pointe, call (732) 657-3030. For more information visit www.DelWebb.com.

Chef Ted Kanterman serves pecan-crusted salmon to Kevin Ilarraza of Atlantic Highlands during the Brunch on the Bayshore Kitchen Tour.

(STAFF PHOTO: MARY FRANK)

ON THE TOWN

Fundraising kitchen tour gives school group food for thought

Posted by the Asbury Park Press on 05/10/07

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS — Sheila Brown made one mistake on April 29 — she ate lunch before leaving her home.

Brown and about 125 other people participated in the second annual Brunch on the Bayshore Kitchen Tour sponsored by the Henry Hudson Booster Club, a nonprofit organization at the Henry Hudson Regional School in Highlands.

"I thought there would be a cookie here, a cookie there," the Highlands resident said.

Visitors wound up with a lot more on their plates than just that. There were nine houses on the tour, four in Atlantic Highlands and five in Highlands, and 15 local restaurants, including a personal chef, a coffee shop, bakery and ice cream parlor scheduled for the day's event.

At each stop, participants were greeted by booster club volunteers and led into the homeowner's kitchen. The homeowners had the option to leave their home for the noon to 4 p.m. event. In most cases, the homeowners were not present.

While visiting the Jackson house on Prospect Circle in Atlantic Highlands, Brown met Ted Kanterman of Marlboro, a personal chef. Kanterman owns his own business, Ted Can Cook Too. He volunteered his time and the food for the event. He prepared a pecan-encrusted salmon with an Espiritu del Ecuador liqueur sauce and risotto as a side dish. The risotto had coconut milk and spices, including red curry, Kanterman said.

The homeowner, Mari Jackson, is a pastry chef. Although she was not present, she baked cookies and tarts for the event. She also had a tray of fresh fruit. The baked goods were on trays in the rooms leading to the kitchen as well as on the kitchen table.

Phyllis Peterson of Middletown also attended the event. Although she said she did not care for salmon, she was coaxed into sampling Kanterman's creation.

"Oh, Ted can cook," Peterson said after tasting the fish, adding, "Phyllis can't cook."

Sally Sanzone, the president of the booster club, said the club decided to have the event because of the success of last year's event, during which $5,000 was raised.

The club's fundraisers help augment programs at the school for the students and faculty. The money raised goes toward scholarships, school sports and teacher activities for the students.

Brown's next stop on the tour was the Minaidis house on East Highland Avenue in Atlantic Highlands. There, homeowner Colleen Minaidis was the chef du jour. She and her sister Diane McGirr of Barnegat own a catering service called The Happy Cookers. For the event, the women made pinwheel sandwiches, spinach and cheese tarts, crabmeat tarts, Swedish meatballs, and had endive leaves and cucumbers filled and topped with a shrimp and mango chutney. They also made desserts, such as carrot and cheese puffs and baklava.

Kevin Ilarraza of Atlantic Highlands said he and his wife, Karen, came on the tour to see the kitchens and to sample the food.

"We just remodeled our kitchen, but I wanted to see how other people designed their kitchens," he said. "Plus, I'm hungry, too."

The other homes on the tour were: in Atlantic Highlands, the Mazzini residence on Upper Prospect Avenue and the home of Steve Graziano and Rod Halbert on Ocean Boulevard, and in Highlands, the Cullen family, Portland Road; the Anthony family, Bay Street; the Kennedy residence on Grand Tour; the Mayers residence on Bay Avenue, and the Montecalvo home on Portland Road.

MasterCard's new weekly webzine www.priceless.com for the week of February 13th, 2006 features an article entitled "A Restaurant At Your Door" about the pleasure and benefits of hiring a personal chef. Chef Ted is quoted at the beginning of the article saying "My specialty is Personal Cuisine, I make what you like". For a PDF copy of the article click here.

The editor of the webzine had contacted the chef mid-January and did a telephone interview for the article. The webzine is targeted towards MasterCard's members.

Chef Ted prepared his Espíritu Tilapia with Pecan Crust, served with Espíritu Aioli.

The Jersey Shore Partnership’s Summer Celebration “Under the Sea” helped kick-off the 2005 tourism season at the shore with an outdoor seafood festival highlighting some of the state’s best catches prepared by some of the Atlantic coast’s premier chefs. The party was held at historic Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook on Monday June 13.

The state Department of Agriculture was instrumental in helping to sponsor the event, which features the best chefs from throughout the shore area preparing their most outstanding culinary delights for the more than 500 guests that attended. The department was on hand with an exhibit of Jersey Fresh fruits, vegetables and other agriculture products, as well as Jersey Fresh Seafood. The cuisine for the evening was under the direction of Chef Murray G. Dychtwald, owner of Restaurant Rescue of Toms River.

Chef Ted is featured in today's Marlboro/Manalapan Reporter section of the Asbury Park Press, complete with an awesome photo of an Espíritu Flambé, demonstrating that even a vegetable such as asparagus (now "Espíragus") can be spectacular!

For the photo shoot, the Chef also prepared his version of Tiramisu, utilizing the new Espíritu liqueur, and coined the phrase "Espiramisu".

The article describes his services in depth, with an interview with one of his long time clients in Freehold, NJ.

About 1200 attendees turned out for the gala 9th Annual International Chef's Night Out, held at the Chateau Grand in Lakewood, New Jersey. The annual event is held by the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education, and features displays by many famous restaurants and caterers in the area.

As the only Personal Chef attending, chef Ted offered his signature Kanterman's Famous™ Espíritu Brownies™, and was joined by Mr. James Wasas, (the inventor of Espíritu del Ecuador liqueur) offering tastes of Espíritu for the guests.

Both the Espíritu liqueur and the brownies were wildly popular, drawing people to the display constantly for the entire evening!

In spite of being postponed one day due to a nasty Nor'easter, the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce's Third Annual Epicurean Evening experienced a huge turnout!

Held at the beautiful Old Orchard Manor, in Eatontown New Jersey, many local restaurants and caterers were in attendance offering their tasty tidbits, and luscious libations.

Chef Ted joined Mr. James Wasas (the inventor of Espíritu del Ecuador) offering both tastes of Espíritu AND samples of Kanterman's Famous™ Espíritu Brownies™.

Attendees displayed their approval of the deliciously complex flavor and versatility of Espíritu by sampling the brownies and washing them down with the Espíritu!

Chef Ted was invited to participate in the annual NJ 101.5 Thanksgiving Feast, organized by Craig Carton and Ray Rossi, hosts of the station's Jersey Guys daily radio show. NJ 101.5 FM is the most widely listened to radio station in New Jersey.

Unlike previous years, there was a limit of six invited to attend, and Chef Ted was honored to be one of them.

The Chef brought 2 trays of his delicious Espiritu Brownies, as well as two bottles of the soon-to-be-available liquor Espiritu del Ecuador. Espiritu is an amazing blend of 20 tropical ingredients created by James Wasas of Conklin Marketing.

Carton and Rossi, as well as other station personnel, enjoyed tasting the brownies and the Espiritu.

Food brought by other invited guests included Turducken, Matzo Ball Soup, Grand Marnier Cheesecake, and Feijoda a Brazilian black bean dish.

The even also included the "annual" Turducken Eating Contest, handily won by C-Dogg (see photos).

We had a full house of 80 - 85 people at the Freehold First Aid Squad Building Banquet Hall this past Saturday, January 3rd. It was an evening of stand up comedy, a motivational speaker, a political speaker, great food and a lot of great music. An estimated $2000 plus has been raised for the Central Justice Alliance. The Central Justice Alliance will select 3 charities on where the money should go towards.

Chef Ted served up Salad Asiago, Vegetable Quinoa, Penne in Vodka Sauce a la Espirito, and Quinoa Cutlets. And for dessert there were Mexican Brownies, Pecan Pie Muffins and fresh fruit. A delicious all-vegetarian menu that really pleased the crowd!

The evening started off at 7:30PM when Comedian Al Caz hit the floor to do some stand up comedy. Al is a former writer for Jay Leno, David Letterman and other people in "show biz"...Al is currently the president of Alpha Centurai Entertainment.

Six great musical performances where done that night. Performances were done by The Terraplane Blues, Catherine Moon, Jessie Poland, Sister Isis, Spook Handy, and The New Patriots. From The Terraplane Blues peaceful tunes to Catherine Moon's politically moving music, to Jessie Poland's excellent cover of Jewel's "Hands", to Sister Isis amazing drums, to Spook Handy's moving piece on Voting, to The New Patriots closing out the night to a dancing crowd. It was amazing watching the drums at the end, the musicians going back and forth helping each other out and etc.

The night was stolen by speaker Paul Stuart Wichansky who was unanimously named as the highlight of the night. Paul told some amazing stories about courage, honor, and humanity. For more information on Paul or to book him to speak, please visit www.avisioninmotion.com

Also in attendance was Patrick J. Feheley. Feheley, a campaign speaker for Presidential Candidate Rep. Dennis Kucinich, will be running for New York State Assembly in 2004. Feheley lost against Katherine Harris for Florida's 13th District in Congress two years ago. In attendance also was Commissioner David Gruber. Mr. Gruber is currently the assistant commissioner of Emergency Preparedness for the State of New Jersey and oversees all fire departments, first aid squads, and state terror threats. Also present was the President of the Colts Neck First Aid Squad, James Schatzle, media representatives from The Asbury Park Press, The News Transcript, Colts Neck Journal, and Colts Neck Calendar. We want to thank Chef Ted Kanterman for an excellent dinner!

Dozens of businesses and nonprofit organizations where in attendance in tonight's event including: The U.S Water Treatment Company, TEAM Life Inc, Sister Isis Perfumes, Cartridge Renewal Systems/Core Fundraising, Ted Can Cook Too, LLC, Wholistic Health & Fitness, Youth Alert, Lunch Break, Camp Oakhurst, and The Central Jersey Coalition of Peace & Justice.

Congratulations to all on a successful event!

Chef Ted attended a benefit dinner in Freehold, NJ, the evening of August 15th, and had the pleasure of meeting Senator John O. Bennet Republican, District 12.

The dinner was organized by Vin Gopal, publisher of a new local newspaper "The Opinion", and was to benefit local non profit organizations. It was held at the Freehold First Aid Banquet Facility in downtown Freehold.

Chef Ted writes a food column for the newspaper entitled "Let's Eat", and was one of the first advertisers in the paper.

The dinner was attended by local business people and newspaper staff, friends and family. Quarterly benefits are planned for the future.

The "Two River Times" Publishes Article About Personal Chefs - Including Chef Ted!

The Two River Times (Eastern Monmouth County, New Jersey) printed an article this week (August 15 - 22, 2003) about Personal Chefs, featuring Chef Ted.

The article detailed the growing need for Personal Chefs, and explained the differences between a Personal Chef and a Private Chef.

Also mentioned in the article is fellow Chef Dan Yacowitz, and David MacKay, founder of the USPCA.

Chef Ted Assists the Foodbank's Fifth Graduation of the Culinary Training Kitchen Program

July 18, 2003 - The fifth graduating class of the culinary Training Kitchen Program of the Foodbank of Monmouth And Ocean Counties, celebrated with a gourmet luncheon for about 80 guests today.

This is the largest graduating class to date - eleven graduates, and correspondingly, the largest number of guest as well. Continued growth of the program may require an expansion of the facilities, as they were at their limit today!

Chef Ted assisted Chef Ray Cattley in preparing the buffet luncheon for the graduates and their guests. As usual the food was awesome in its quality, variety, and abundance.

Speakers included Audrey Romeo (Program Director of the FoodBank), Leon Dunkley (VP of the Board of Trustees) Phillip Cragg (NJ State Representative of the American Culinary Federation), John Henry (Jersey Shore Chefs' Association), Robert Taylor (Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County), Ray Cattley (Chef Instructor Culionary Training Kitchen) and Shelly J. Stierli (Graduate & Valedictorian, Culinary Training Kitchen).

Graduates: Karim N. Abdelrahim, Marie L. Abeel, James e. Bell, Gerald D. Jefferson, Helen Y. Kong, Gilbert R. Loiseau, Charles M. Miller, Reah C. Poplar, Shelley J. Stierli (Valedictorian) , Rufus Squarewell & Tracey Williams.

The Foodbank's 12-week program prepares students by giving them all the training and certifications required to help them find work in the food industry. It's a wonderful opportunity for those that participate! The results to date have been outstanding, with 23 of 24 previous graduates currently employed! Best of luck to all!

May 8, 2003 - The Asbury Park Press prints Chef Ted's article again, in another section (The Marlboro-Manalapan Reporter), two weeks after the last printing.

Since the Chef resides in Marlboro, he is expecting many calls about the coverage!

April 24, 2003 - The Asbury Park Press writes another article about Ted Can Cook Too! Personal Chef Service. The article, complete with color photos, was printed in the "Freehold Reporter" section of Thursday's paper.

The article explains all about the Personal Chef Service, and the fact that it is not just for the rich. It also covers the other services offered by Ted Can Cook Too!, including interactive dinner parties, private dinner parties and in-home cooking classes.

An electronic copy of the article was not available. Click on the image at left for a PDF file.

The article is scheduled to repeat in next Thursdays edition of the "Marlboro-Manalapan Reporter".