Caribbean Cuisine Reigns Supreme at International Iron Chef 2015

This year's Harbourfront Centre's International Iron Chef competition in Toronto, held on September 6th & 7th, focused on cuisine that was "hot, spicy and sustainable".

The participating chefs were also challenged to use local, sustainable ingredients from their home country. The competition explored global cuisine and encouraged chefs to be innovative about showcasing the traditional flavors of home.

Chef Ed Harris in action.
photo via fridaydatenight.me

In the end, Chef Ed Harris,born in Cedars St. Lucia, who came out victorious. His involvement was in part coordinated by the Saint Lucia Tourist Board but it was his renowned skills and passion for the art that spotlighted this extremely talented chef and allowed him to represent his country in the competition.

The Saint Lucia Tourist Board reports that their participation in the competition sparked a lot of interest in the island as Chef Ed and Canada battled closely to the finish. They laud his use of ingredients from St. Lucia to keep his dishes aligned with the culinary tastes of the island as an important aspect towards his title win.

Allison Theodore, Regional Marketing Manager, Saint Lucia Tourist Board Canada,
Ed Harris with winning plaque, sous Chef Jamarius Banks
and Arletta Walcott, Information Officer - Consulate General of Saint Lucia
photo via Caribbean Tourism Organisation

The competition is over but you don't have to be left wondering why St. Lucian cuisine reigned supreme. Many major airlines schedule regular flights to this Caribbean island and there have recently been updates to the available activities in St. Lucia so there is even more for you to experience than before.

Feed your wanderlust with succulent Caribbean dishes in simply beautiful St. Lucia.
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