Chefs honored with awards

U.S. Navy Honolulu executive chef Brandon Parry and Kapiolani Community College pastry chef instructor Gale O’Malley were honored last month at the American Culinary Federation’s National Convention held in Kansas City, Mo.

Parry won the Cutting Edge Award for leadership and service to the food industry.

O’Malley took home the Joseph Amendola Award for dedication to the baking profession and for mentoring future pastry chefs. Amendola, referred to as the "teacher who teaches teachers," was a culinary educator and author of pioneering textbooks on baking and ice carving.

Both men are members of the American Culinary Federation’s Honolulu Chapter.

Learn about healthful eating

The emphasis is on healthful eating at Castle Medical Center’s "Eat Well for Life" cooking classes, held monthly at the center’s Wellness and Lifestyle Medicine Center.

Each class features a demonstration, samples and recipes.

Cost is $10, and reservations are required two days in advance. Register at 263-5400.

Upcoming for August and September:

» "Quality Carbs," 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 28

» "Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner — Vegan Style," 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 25