Fresh Starts Chef Events: Fire Up with Firehouse Chef Marvin Blandon

Fire up with Marvin Blandon of the Novato Fire Department, named California's Best Firehouse Chef in a special "secret ingredient" cooking competition at the 2013 State Fair.

Chef Marv and co-host Chef Rachelle Boucher will join their talents for a special evening to benefit the Novato Fire Foundation and Homeward Bound of Marin, presenting a menu to ignite your love of cooking.

• Flame-Grilled Pizza with Seasonal Toppings
• The “Marv” Wedge - Iceberg Lettuce with Bacon, Fennel Fronds and Basil Ranch Dressing
• Firehouse Favorite Braised Chicken with Lightened-Up Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
• Fire-and-Ice Baked Alaska with Dark Chocolate & Black Cherry

Learn how Chef Marv manages the kitchen to keep the crew fueled at Novato Station 63 and the evolution of the award-winning Novato Fire Chili Co. He and Chef Rachelle will share their tips for cooking around what's in season and what's on sale to put a personal spin on favorite recipes.

Join us to celebrate our community!

Tickets are $55, including dinner. To purchase tickets, go to http://bit.ly/FSchefevents of call 415-382-3363 x243.