“Uncle Ben’s Rice is unmatched when it comes to consistency, quality and flavor of the product, and the product is what turns a home chef into a gourmet chef.” - Gavin Kaysen Click for Chef Gavin Kaysen's Bio       Bocuse d’Or National Selection United States UNCLE BEN’S® is a Grand Platinum Sponsor of the Bocuse d’Or NATIONAL SELECTION UNITED STATES - the culinary competition held to select the chef to represent the United States at the prestigious Bocuse d’Or World Cuisine Contest in Lyon, France. The biennial competition known as the "Bocuse d'Or" showcases the talents of chefs from around the world. Each competing chef participates only after winning a preliminary competition in his/her own country. Chefs from 24 countries have qualified to participate in 2007. The competition took place in conjunction with SIRHA, at the 13th International Hotel Catering & Food Trade Exhibition. Gavin Kaysen, El Bizcocho Chef de Cuisine - Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, California represented the United States at the Bocuse d’ Or World Cuisine Contest January 23-24, 2007. Chef Gavin Kaysen In the News     * "2007 America’s Best New Chefs, Food & Wine, July, 2007"    http://www.foodandwine.com/bestnewchefs     * "Try this Valentine's dinner with a French twist - Chef Gavin Kaysen shares his secrets for a luscious lobster meal."  Today Show, February 12, 2007    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17112378     * "To Be the Real Top Chef",  Time, January 18, 2007     http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1580428,00.html Chef Gavin Kaysen Recipes     * UNCLE BEN’S® Brown Rice & Braised Chicken Legs Recipe     * UNCLE BEN’S® Wild Rice Clam Chowder Recipe