Lyde Buchtenkirch-Biscardi C.M.C. Retired

Master Chef Lyde Buchtenkirch-Biscardi earned the Certified Master Chef title in 1990.

Career highlights:

• 1st woman to hold the CMC title
• Attended Culinary Institute of America, New Haven 1970 – 72
• Fellowship 1972-73 at Hyde Park Campus
• Culinary Institute of America, Chef Instructor in various subjects
Skill Development, American Regional Cuisine, Fish Cookery, Charcuterie, Meat Fabrication
• Team leader for Curriculum in Baking and Pastry Department
• Master Chef Exam 1990, Highest overall performance award
• Competed in many culinary competitions: Frankfurt Culinary Olympics 1980 Gold Medal for buffet platters, Special Silver cup
Osaka Japan, Gold medal for cold food presentation
Klagenfurt, Austria, Gold medal
• New York Societe Culinaire Philanthropique: Gold Medal of the Societe Culinaire Philanthropique, Grand Salon, Otto Gentsch Medal, Long Island Culinary Federation Medal, St Michel Medal
Boston Culinary Show: Grand Salon
American Culinary Federation Judged Food Shows: 3 gold and 1 silver medal