CAAOC Food Caravan #5 - Taste of Peru; Sunday, April 26th

Hi OC Cornellian Foodies!
This month let’s head down to South America to Peru and experience where fusion was in practice way before the word ‘fusion’ was a hot concept on the culinary scene.  

Peruvian cuisine reflects local practices and ingredients—including influences from the indigenous population including the Inca and cuisines brought in with immigrants from Europe (Spanish cuisine, Italian cuisine, German cuisine), Asia (Chinese cuisine and Japanese cuisine) and West Africa. Without the familiar ingredients from their home countries, immigrants modified their traditional cuisines by using ingredients available in Peru. The four traditional staples of Peruvian cuisine are corn, potatoes and other tubers, Amaranthaceaes (Quinoa, Kañiwa and kiwicha) and legumes (beans and lupins). Staples brought by the Spanish include rice, wheat and meats (beef, pork and chicken). Many traditional foods—such as Quinoa, kiwicha, chili peppers, and several roots and tubers have increased in popularity in recent decades, reflecting a revival of interest in native Peruvian foods and culinary techniques. The US food critic Eric Asimov has described it as one of the world's most important cuisines and as an exemplar of fusion cuisine, due to its long multicultural history

TASTE OF THE HOLIDAYS in NEWPORT BEACH

Here we come a-wassailing 
Among the leaves so green; 
Here we come a-wand'ring 
So fair to be seen. 
Love and joy come to you, 
And to your wassail too; 
And God bless you and send you 
a happy New Year!

Wassailing? Wassail? What in the world is that? And why should I care?

Well, it’s the perfect example of etymology, history, tradition, and gastronomy all merging into one harmonious finale. And you should care because it’s delicious!

With origins stretching back to before the year 1066, was hal was originally a simple Anglo-Saxon greeting meaning “be in good health.” It later transformed into a popular call to drink and then, naturally, into a rowdy drinking ritual. Now wassail is a festive mulled wine that you can enjoy with fellow Cornellians at our special “Taste of the Holidays” event!

Gather friends and family, purchase your tickets below, and we’ll see you there!

Event Description: This is a causal social mixer open to Cornell alumni, friends, and family. The fee covers an assortment of traditional Irish and holiday-themed appetizers that will be available to guests.

Upon arrival, guests are more than welcome to order anything from the full menu.

Price:              $5 per person (This payment is for the appetizers only.)

When:             Thursday, December 3^rd, at 6:30 pm

Where:           Muldoon’s Irish Pub                          

202 Newport Center Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660

http://www.muldoonspub.com/

Family-owned and operated since 1974, Muldoon’s is practically a historical point of interest for Newport Beach. Thus, if for no other reason, you must visit to take part in the tradition and unique charm of the place. This quaint, ivy-covered brick building has even won architectural awards!

Once inside, look for our group in the open-air Courtyard, which is shaded by a tall, graceful Sycamore tree. Space permitting, we may instead be inside the Dublin Pub, a cozy oak and brick room with a lively atmosphere.

To RSVP and Purchase Tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-the-holidays-in-newport-beach-tickets-19432225309

Space is limited, so purchase soon!

Feel free to email Ellie Erpenbeck ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) or reach her by cell phone at (949) 903-4754 if you have any questions. 

GO BIG RED!!! The Cornell Alumni of Orange County

Join the Cornell Alumni Association of Orange County (CAAOC) for a family-friendly picnic to send off the incoming class of 2019! This will be a great opportunity for past and future Cornellians and their families to meet and share stories.

Saturday, July 25, 2015
12:00 noon – 3:00 pm

The Doherty / Dietz Family Home

9482 Florence Circle, Villa Park, CA  92861

Exit Katella Avenue from the 55 freeway, East on Katella, left on Center, right on Pamela, right on Florence Circle.

Menu - hamburgers, turkey dogs, veggie burgers, salads, desert, and drinks.
Cost – Entering students – FREE.
Current students - $5. All others $10.

If you have questions on the day of the event, Ron Dietz can be reached at (714) 279- 9459 or (818) 400-8705.
For event registration, please contact Diane Elliott at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Cornell O.C. Business Luncheon

Cornell O.C. Business Luncheon "An Insider's View of ABC's of M&A in the OC" 

We are privileged to have as our guest speaker Cornellian  and  Mergers and Acquisitions Expert:  

SAM KAMEL (Cornell BSEE 1985)

Corporate Development & Business Strategist

Former VP of Corporate Development M&A Strategy at Ingram Micro Inc.

Event Summary: 

- 2015 is proving to be a record year for mergers and acquisitions.  Get an update on the deals, the dollars and a view on what’s causing all    the activity

- Take a look into the strategies and rationale for why so many companies are driving growth through acquisitions 

- Get a birds eye view of “a day in the life” of an M&A executive and what it takes to drive “inorganic” growth without destroying value

- Discuss the implications of some recent acquisitions in Orange County and what it might mean for us

Schedule:

11:30 AM Luncheon will begin promptly

12:00 PM Presentation/Q&A

1:30 PM   Luncheon will end promptly

Cost: $40 members, $45 non-members,

includes valet parking at Center Club.

Registration:  

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/caaoc-business-luncheon-an-insiders-view-of-abcs-of-ma-in-the-oc-tickets-19580331298 

Event Contact: Gaye Tomlinson, MBA ’05, CAAOC Business Lunches and Breakfasts, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 714-742-2948.

Parking Information: Valet Parking at Center Club is included.

Speaker Bio:

Sam was most recently the Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy for Ingram Micro Inc., a leading technology solutions and supply chain services provider and the largest publicly traded company in Orange County.  Based in Irvine, Ingram generated over $46B in sales in 2014 and serves customers in nearly 170 countries. 

For much of his career Sam led mergers & acquisitions teams for leading technology and ecommerce companies; identifying attractive markets and companies, assessing strategic fit, conducting valuation and managing all phases of the deal process including and integration. While at Ingram he helped close 14 deals in three years, which added over $7B in revenue by investing over $1.1B to enter new growth markets such as mobile, ecommerce and cloud, acquire critical technologies and expand into emerging markets such as the Middle East and Turkey.

Prior Ingram Micro, Sam worked at Fox Networks where he helped forge new business opportunities, joint ventures and acquisitions for Hulu, Myspace and Fox Mobile. He joined Fox from Microsoft International, based in Paris, where he managed the Country Manager community, marketing, public relations, strategic planning. Sam is proud of his entrepreneurial streak, having founded or helped grow several start-ups, achieved two IPOs and worked at some of the most innovative, high-growth technology companies, including Netscape, Autodesk and E-LOAN. He began his career at McKinsey & Company, which he joined after completing his service as a lieutenant in the United States Navy. 

Sam holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from Harvard University.