Two Familiar Faces Cooking at 60 Men Who Cook this Friday

For the last profile(s), before the on May 6, these two chefs should be very familiar to Geneva Patch readers.

has made his mark on Geneva in many ways including P.A. announcer for GHS football and basketball games, a member of several non-profit boards including Geneva History and Geneva Rotary. In his “spare time” he is Director, Communications & Public Affairs for Moose International and a Geneva Patch columnist. Kurt will be joined at the table with Rick Nagel, editor of this fine online publication. However, it seems that the dish creation belongs to Kurt and Rick is the sous-chef on this team. 

Honoring the memory of and Chuck’s dedication to community service is why Kurt decided to sign up for 60 Men this year. Chuck was the longtime city of Geneva Building Commissioner and passed away last July after a long battle with cancer. 

“I owe any culinary skills I may have to my service as kitchen helper to my late friend Chuck Lencioni at various campouts,” replies Kurt.  Chuck and Kurt were both “Scout Dads” for seven years.  Under Chuck’s tutelage, Kurt can now produce a “passable” Thanksgiving turkey roasted on the grill. 

Pulling from his time as a Scout Dad, cooking over the open campfire, Kurt was planning be prepare Boy Scout Campout Garbage Eggs.  I won’t give away all of Kurt’s secret ingredients, but I will tell you that the boys from camp were quoted as saying “Boy, these are pretty good eggs – although I guess I WAS really hungry.” 

The problem is, Kurt's stove is on the fritz, so he'll be coming up with a Plan B: namely, tomato and mozzarella salad.

When asked why people should vote for him “sheer, unadulterated pity,” Kurt replied.  

Vote for your favorite chef at the event or securely below.  Each vote costs $1.00 and all proceeds go to The Geneva History Center, The Geneva Lions Club & The Rotary Club Of Geneva.  Thank You! Go Here To Vote Now:  http://www.genevachamber.com/60Men.htm 

60 Men Who Cook is presented by Geneva Chamber of Commerce and monies raised support Geneva History Center, Geneva Lions Club and Rotary Club of Geneva.  Where else can you sample 60 different, delicious appetizers, sides, main dishes and desserts in one location?  Bring your appetite and come to 60 Men Who Cook this Friday! 

The 3rd Annual 60 Men Who Cook takes place on May 6 at Prairie Event Center at Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles.  Doors will open at 5:30 pm and samplings will begin at 6:00.  Presale tickets are $30 (2 for $50); $35 at the door, which includes samplings and voting.  

Tickets are available at Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Fagans Graphic Design, Geneva History Center, The Paper Merchant and State Street Jewelers. 

To see the fun at the 2010 60 Men Who Cook http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CZpQl6IfT4