9/11
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A MOMENT IN TIME
It seems hard to believe that it has been 18 years since that earth-shattering day in 2001. There was a moment when it seemed as if my heart had stopped – it was hard to breathe – my vision wasn’t clear – and everything appeared to move in slow motion. I was in a meeting… Continue reading
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WE CAN NEVER FORGET – A CHEF’S PERSONAL REFLECTIONS ON 9/11
Monday is the 16th anniversary of one of the darkest days in American history. This was truly the day that changed the world, impacted each of our lives, and bore witness to the worst and the best of mankind. The attack on the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and the failed attempt at a direct hit… Continue reading
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REFLECTING ON A DAY THAT CHANGED OUR LIVES
I was in a routine meeting when I heard the news of the first plane crashing into the Twin Towers. Maybe it was a freak accident. Was it a small private plane – oh well, what an awful accident. When a short time later the second plane found its mark – we all knew that… Continue reading
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A COOK TRYING TO MAKE SENSE OF 9/11
Another year has come and gone bringing us back to 9/11, “A day to remember”, as it has been called. The rest of the year we try to forget, because we are good at that. Forgetting is a defense mechanism just like our ability to clot blood. We cut ourselves and through a natural process… Continue reading
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A Sad Day for Those in the Restaurant Community
This is a day, as we all well know, that will always be remembered. September 11, 2001 was a day that changed all of our lives forever, a day when evil seemed to win over good. Each of us remembers where we were on that day and what we were doing. I was in a… Continue reading
About Me
PAUL SORGULE is a seasoned chef, culinary educator, established author, and industry consultant. These are his stories of cooks, chefs, and the environment of the professional kitchen.