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Remembering Chef Ed Buchanan

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#1 · (Edited)
Dear ChefTalk Community,

It is with a heavy heart that I have to report the passing of our beloved long time community member Chef Ed Buchanan (@chefedb). Ed's wife Barbara contacted me this morning and said Ed had been struggling with being ill for sometime and he passed away February 21, 2016.

Chef Ed (@chefedb and a previous username @ED BUCHANAN) was a long time member of ChefTalk.com and was in the top 10 posters (#3 actually at the time of this post) of the community with 8,949 posts. Ed was deeply loved by the community and was an outstanding resource for hundreds seeking help with kitchen work and cooking skills. Ed had an extensive career as a chef and a few highlights are:
  • Retired ,Former Instructor Culinary Arts. NYC Board of Ed.
  • Been in food business over 55 years Ex Chef largest on premise catering facility in US ,$ volume in excess of 17 Million a year, 10,000 covers weekly
  • Owner operator Kater King Ltd NYC
  • Former Chef City Club Palm Beach,Terrace on the Park NYC
  • .Award Winner Foundation Escoffier 1966.
  • Specializing Classical Cuisine & Garde Manger
  • Apprenticeship Program NYC Hotel Asso. Negresco Hotel Niece /Monte Carlo France Friars Club NYC.
Ed had many hobbies and we all know how much he loved cats. His hobbies included:
  • Food experimenting/chemistry
  • One of original founders Long.Island.Culinary Asso.
  • Volunteer 2 Animal Shelters Palm Beach County,
  • Specializing in cat behavior.
  • Fosters Cats ,over 100 a year
  • Author of a book on KITTEN FOSTERING
Please use this thread to post a thoughtful comment about Chef Ed. I will pass the URL of this memorial post on to his wife Barbara I am sure she will appreciate seeing how much Ed was loved the ChefTalk community.

 
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#15 ·
Chef Ed was a great chef, great educator, and a fantastic part of our Chef Talk community.  What I liked about Chef Ed was that he was a "no nonsense" kind of guy and told it as it was, but never in a harsh or demeaning way.  He always had time to help answer a question, clarify a point, or set someone on the right track.  He will be sorely missed, at Chef Talk as well as at his many other endeavors.

RIP Ed
 
#16 ·
Chef Ed Buchanan had a profound knowledge and love for this industry and the craft involved. In the Dictionary of Layne, under the entry of chef, is his picture because to me, he truly embodied the position and title of Chef. His legacy will live on though the wisdom, expertise, and experience he never hesitated to share with the rest of us. Thank you Chef Ed!
 
#21 ·
I feel very sad to hear of such a wonderful being passing on. He gave wonderful sound advice given with patience and clarity. He always seemed to have the time to share his wealth of experience with others. Ms. Barbara your loss is deeply felt by all who where privileged enough to receive his wisdom. My heartfelt condolences. He will be sorely missed here.
 
#22 ·
I am shattered.

Had been missing him here (thanks @Nicko for going the extra mile) and suspected he was no longer with us.

Ed was always someone who would listen to my whining and put everything into perspective and suspect he did the same for many other CT members.

Barbara...thank you so much for sharing him with us.

He gave me his Sangria formula and tonite I will make up a pitcher and toast his memory.

Whatta guy.

RIP Ed.

mimi
 
#24 ·
Saddened to hear about this man's passing, R.I.P Ed.

Although I did not know him in any manner other than his postings here on ChefTalk, I did specifically look for his posts. One of the most useful and insightful members on here in my opinion. You could truly tell his viewpoint was one from the top down, his years of experience were evident in everything he said.
 
#25 ·
Take care Ed, RIP.

We unfortunately shared a common bond. For Ed, enjoying life came first and giving/caring came second.

ED BUCHANAN
Hi how are you. I made a decision not to have chemo.

I maintain my quality of life will only get worse ED

panini
Hey Ed,

Well it's good to see that you made a decision about the chemo. The worst thing you can do is waffle back and forth. You just don't move on.

ED BUCHANAN

I get out of house 3 or 4 times a week and take care of my cats(I volunteer for a private no kill shelter)

I Have been involved with cats for years I do cat behavior and help people that have problems with them, keeps me busy, I foster and adopt out many.. Hope you are feeling ok and healthy. Have a great day EdB

Ed,

I'll miss you and our chats greatly. See you soon.
 
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