Garde Manger Artistic Carving

Chef Abundio S. Baet, was born to a family of artisans in Paete, Laguna a town known for talented woodcarvers in the Philippines. After leaving the town in 1986, Chef Abundio worked as a cook and artist/chef for numerous hotels, caterings, restaurants, and prestigious cruise lines. In 1989, he moved to Miami,Florida to be with his wife Rebecca A. Baet. There in Miami, he became a certified Food Manager. Chef Abundio has become an ice carving champion and is well-known as the ice man. Chef Abundio shared his knowledge in carving by giving free ice, fruit and vegetable carving demonstrations in various culinary schools in the Miami-Ft lauderdale area and on numerous TV networks. Today, Chef Abundio is currently employed by one of the largest culinary groups, that caters to television & radio personalities, sports owners, players and fans. He enjoys working in fast paced environments such as sport arenas, convention centers and stadiums.Baet, Abundio is the author of 'Garde Manger Artistic Carving', published 2006 under ISBN 9781598007985 and ISBN 159800798X.