By Zack ShelbyNSASP PublicAffairs

Prepackaged food hasbeen scratched within thewalls of Gray’s Landing gal-ley at Dahlgren in favor of afresher flavor.

Joe Lonzanida, execu-tive chef at Gray’s Landing,said he is responsible forthe smooth and efficientoperation of the galley anddecided when he took theposition a year ago that achange was needed.

“My main concentrationis the food aspect,” Lonza-nida said. “When I first gothere, they were making alot of prepackaged foods -heat-and-serve stuff. I’vegotten down to basicallytaking all of that out andworking with more freshitems and doing thingsfrom scratch. We don’tdo premade lasagna’s anymore. We don’t do premade

barbecue pork or anythingelse like that. We do every-thing from taking the cut ofbeef to making it whateverwe need to.”

Lonzanida said themetamorphosis from pre-made to fresh has been anongoing process.

“For the first six monthsor so, I was slowly trying tointroduce new and differ-ent things and teaching thestaff about cutting downwhole chickens as opposedto getting everything pre-cut,” he said.

One of the challengesLonzanida faced was try-ing to get the all-civilianstaff of about 30 people atGray’s Landing, now run byMorale, Welfare and Recre-ation, on board to a drasticchange from the way theywere accustomed to pre-paring food.

“The biggest part, atfirst, was everybody beinghesitant to the change,” he

said. “Before I got here, itwas ‘this is how it’s doneand it works and there areno complaints.’ But, onceI got everybody on board,the kitchen staff startedhaving a new sense of pridein what they do.”

Now when somebodycompliments them on theirfood, they can say theymade it themselves as op-posed to just taking it outof the box and heating it up,he said.

“It was all about con-vincing them that it wasgoing to be a good changefor everybody,” Lonzanidasaid.

Lonzanida’s stepfatherwas a retired chief warrantofficer and mess manage-ment specialist in the Navyand he said he has been ex-posed to the cooking indus-try most of his life. He start-ed cooking as a young adult

By John JoyceNSWCDahlgrenDivision CorporateCommunications

As Navy engineer BrandieJackson reflectsonThanksgiv-ing, she thinks of family andfriends - andSTEM.

Jackson pursued science,technology, engineering andmathematics (STEM), even-tually becoming an indus-trial and systems engineerat the Naval Surface WarfareCenter Dahlgren Division(NSWCDD).

Now, shemotivates count-less students to pursue STEM,college, and civilian careers intheDepartment ofDefense.

“I am most grateful forGod’s blessings, my fam-ily, andmyNavy employmentwhich has provided me withmany opportunities to excel,”said Jackson, who won the2014 Society of Women Engi-neers (SWE)Member at LargeOutreach Award during theirannual conference in Los An-geles lastmonth.

The former Navy electron-ics technician discovered a

myriad of ways in her Navygovernment civilian careerto share her knowledge as aSTEMmentor.

“As we celebrate Thanks-giving, I reflect on receivingthe outreach award and theroad to get here,” said Jack-son in an interviewNov. 23. “Iam thankful for the chance tomentor and encourage schoolage youth, their parents, andthe community.”

The Outreach Award hon-ors a SWE member at large(collegiate or professional)who has made outstandingcontributions toward inform-ing school age girls, their par-ents, educators, counselors, orthe general public of opportu-nities available in engineeringduring the previous year. Theaward may be presented toonememberat largeannually.

“I was completely sur-prised that I was selected andvery humbled to receive thisaward,” said Jackson. “Thesupport and flexibility of mycommand allowedme to par-ticipate in various outreachprograms to motivate othersin reaching higher to achievegoals, as my family encour-

aged me. I am blessed that Iam able to share my knowl-edge and skillswith others.”

Jackson - who applies sys-

tems safety engineering prin-ciples and technologies tokeep Sailors safe aboard war-ships - was honored for her

active participation in severalSTEM programs throughout2013, resulting in a positiveimpactonstudentsandadults.

For example, she helpedthe National Society of BlackEngineers Pre-College Initia-tive program achieve its mis-sion to generate the interestof students (kindergarten tograde 12) in STEM; help stu-dents have a positive attitudetoward academic excellence;encourage students to pursuedegrees in engineering andother technical fields; increasethe number of African Ameri-cans attending and graduat-ing from college; encourageandsupportparental commit-ment to children’s education;andtoraiseculturalawarenessamong students.

Jackson was also recog-nized for her impact on theDeltaSigmaCollege Initiative-created by the Virginia North-ern Neck Alumnae Chapter ofDelta Sigma Theta Sorority tosupport theDelta Academy.

“Delta Academy providesan opportunity for local Delta

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Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Divi-sion systems safety engineer Brandie Jacksonmentors an elementary school student in a sci-ence, technology, engineering and mathematics(STEM) project. A month after she was honoredby the Society of Women Engineers with its 2014Member at Large Outreach Award in October,Jackson - reflecting on Thanksgiving and the out-reach award - said, “I am thankful for the chanceto mentor and encourage school age youth, theirparents, and the community.”

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U.S. Navy photo by Zack Shelby

Joe Lonzanida, executive chef at Gray’s Landing,works the grill before lunch at the galley on Dec.3. Since his arrival about a year ago, Lonzanidahas spearheaded an effort to convert Gray’sLanding from a dining facility that uses mostlyprepackaged foods to a place that now makesalmost everything from scratch.

Gray’s Landing galley gets a fresh food facelift

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Students burned through some serious holidaycalories Nov. 20 when Dahlgren School held itsannual Drumstick Dash. Before the races be-gan, older students led younger children throughsome adorable warm up exercises to help com-petitors limber up. Students then ran in severalage-appropriate heats around the track; someeven wore Thanksgiving-themed hats. Winnersbrought home turkeys while runners up earnedother interesting prizes. Congratulations to all ofthis year’s competitors!

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Special EventsBINGO

Thursday Evenings at the Dowell Community House.Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Early Bird games starts at 5 p.m.The jackpot is still growing! Have fun and try your luck atbingo! Food and beverages (non-alcoholic and adult bever-ages) will be available for purchase. There will be plenty ofcash prizes available to win. You must be 18 years of age orolder to play bingo. Youmust present a valid form of identi-fication to purchase alcoholic beverages. For more informa-tion, contact the ITT office at 540-653-8785.

Auto Skills Center540-653-4900

Oil Change and Fluids Check ClassDec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Never changed your oil be-

fore? Learn how to perform the most basic maintenance onyour vehicle. Regular oil changes will extend the life of yourvehicle. Advance registration is preferred, but not required.

Cannonball Lanes540-653-7327

Ham BowlDecember 1-18. Bowl three spares in a row and enter

your name into a drawing for a Christmas ham! Three luckynames will be drawn and three Christmas hams will be giv-en away! The drawing for the ham will take place on Friday,December 19th.

Santa Hat BowlingWednesdays in December. Come to Cannonball Lanes

every Wednesday during December, wearing a Santa hat,and receive a free game of bowling!

Youth Learn to BowlDecember 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. Children between the ages

of 5 to 12 will receive individual sessions on basic bowling aswell as the opportunity to bowl two games. Please register atCannonball Lanes no later than December 3rd. Cost: $7.50per child, which includes two games and shoes.

Craftech540-653-1730

Holiday Gifts at CraftechIn need of holiday gifting ideas? Come by Craftech to

see a wide variety of gifts available and services offered. Doyou have a gift that you would like personalized? The staffat Craftech will be happy to do personalized engraving orembroidery for you! Call or stop in today.

Fitness Center540-653-8580

12 Days of Christmas Pushup ChallengeDecember 8-19. Do you think you can do 1200 pushups

in 12 days? Give it a try! A trophy will be awarded to the 1stmale and female to complete the challenge. The next 10 par-ticipants will receive a prize. All pushups must be complet-ed at the Fitness Center and witnessed by a staff member.

General Library540-653-7474

Storytime at the LibraryEvery Friday at 10 a.m. Short or tall, big or small, enjoy

storytime and crafts for all! Join the General Library everyFriday to read a story and make a craft.

Win a Gift Card!Dec. 8 -13. All check out transactions and new library

card sign-ups will earn you an entry to win a gift card!

Paws for ReadingDec. 9 from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Curl up with a furry friend and

read them a story! Please register by Dec. 5th.

CrafternoonsDec. 10 & 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. Head to the library and

help spread holiday cheer! The library has the supplies. Allyou need is the creativity. Activities for all ages. Dec. 10th:Holiday Cards, Dec. 17th: Gingerbread House.

Storytime & Pictures with SantaDec. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. Read a story with Santa! After-

wards be sure to have your picture taken with Santa andwork on making holiday cards!

Liberty Center540-653-7277

Tailgate PartyEvery Sunday at 1 p.m. Liberty Center patrons are invited

to spend Sundays watching football with the Liberty staff!The Liberty Center has NFL Sunday Ticket with 6 differentTV’s to watch the game of your choice! Food and drinks willbe available!

Holiday Shopping TripDec. 6. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 Single/Unac-

companied Active Duty Military.Liberty is putting together a trip to go to the National

Harbor in D.C. to help check names off of that holiday shop-ping list. For more information and to register, contact theLiberty Center.

Movie Theater540-653-7336

FREE Sneak PeekDec. 7 at 2 p.m. Take a break from the holiday shopping

with a FREE sneak peek of ‘The Imitation Game’.

Youth Center540-653-8009

Santa’s CallingDec. 9 - 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Send a special message to

a child this Christmas from Santa. Operators are standingby at the North Pole phone center to put your child’s nameon Santa’s telephone list. Please register at the Youth Cen-ter by Dec. 8th.

Child & Youth ProgramsHourly Care

Care is available on a day to day basis and requires ad-vance reservations. Open spaces for hourly care dependon the number of full-time enrolled children. All children6 weeks to 12 years of age can use this program. Hourlycare reservations as well as payments for care can be madeonline at https://myffr.navyaims.com/ndwcyms.html. Formore information, please contact the Child DevelopmentCenter at 301-744-4458 or the Youth Center at 301-743-5456.

General Library301-744-4747 - Located in the Mix House

One-on-One Computer Help1st Monday of Every Month, by appointment only. Need

help with a certain computer program? Sign up for a 30min-ute, one-on-one session at the library, to work on whateveryou’d like. Please call on the previous Friday to make an ap-pointment for training on the upcoming Monday.

Paws for Reading2nd Monday of Every Month from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Sign up

for your 15 minute appointment to read to a furry friend.Register at the library, the Friday before.

Storytime at the Library2nd and 4th Tuesday of Every Month at 10 a.m. Join us at

the library every other Tuesday for a story and a craft!

Liberty Center301-744-4524

Monday Night FootballMondays during Football Season. Hours will be extend-

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Stars and Strikes Bowling Center301-744-4761

Open BowlingFridays and Saturdays, from 5 to 10 p.m. Aside from our

open bowling hours, party rental hours are available on Sat-urdays and Sundays! Open bowling cost per game: Military,$2; Civilian, $3; Shoe Rental, $1.

Lunchtime BowlingEvery Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cosmic BowlingEvery 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 5 to 10

p.m. Glow in the dark bowling! Cost: Military, $2/game and$1 shoe rental; Civilians, $3/game and $1 shoe rental.

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DahlgrenSecond Tour Thrift Store

Second Tour Thrift Store,a Dahlgren Officers’ SpousesClub volunteer-run organi-zation, offers free uniforms(gently used) for active dutymilitary members are alwaysavailable on the porch. Storeprofits are donated back tothe community in the form ofscholarships for military fami-lies who have served at NavalSupport Facility Dahlgren andsupport for local charities serv-ing King George County. Thestore is located at 722 SampsonRd. and is open on Thursdaysfrom 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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Enjoy delicious T&J Bar-beque at NSF Indian Head onWednesdays and Thursdays,from approximately 11 a.m. to1 p.m., next to the library, andat the NSF Indian Head StumpNeck Annex on Tuesday, fromapproximately 11 a.m. to 1p.m., next to Building 2195.

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chapters to enrich and enhancethe education that our youngteens receive in public schoolsacross the nation,” said Jackson,who served as the Delta STEMInitiative’s leadeventcoordinator.

Moreover, Jackson participat-ed with her NSWCDD colleaguesat theUSA Science and Engineer-ingFestival inWashingtonD.C. tore-invigorate the interestofAmer-ican youth in STEM.

“I could feel the energy and

amazement of the students asthey left with an eagerness anddesire to learn more which wasdefinitely the mission,” saidJackson.

The USA Science and Engi-neering Festival aims to stimulateand sustain the interest of youngpeople inSTEMbyproducingandpresenting the most compelling,exciting, and educational festivalin theworld, according to itsweb-site. It serves as an open forum toshowcase all facets of STEM.

“I was excited about this chal-lenging task,” said Jackson, whoguided students on projects in-volving math games, calculator-controlled robots, toothbrush

robots, and straw rockets atthe event. “We helped studentsthrough these exciting hands-onprojects, and they learned STEMconceptswhile having fun.”

She plans to continue volun-teering at NSWCDD and throughlocal organizations to encourageyouth in the community to exceland strive for STEMcareers.

Jackson works with a team ofNSWCDD systems safety engi-neerswhoensure thatnaval guns,ammunition, and gun barrelsheaded for the fleet are safe andeffective. They oversee the safedevelopment and testing of newweapons from the electromag-netic railgun to the laser weapons

system in addition to testing ofnew types of ammunition, suchas reactivematerials.

As a systems engineer, sheapplies engineering and man-agement principles, criteria, andtechnologies to achieve accept-ablemishap and riskmitigationswithin the constraints of opera-tional effectiveness, suitability,time, and cost throughout allphases of a system’s life cycle.

Jackson earned a bachelor’sdegree in Industrial and SystemsEngineering from MississippiState University and a master’sdegree in Engineering Manage-ment from Old Dominion Uni-versity.

STEM:Continued from page 1

By RDML Markham RichCommandant, NavalDistrict Washington

Last month Vice Adm.Dixon Smith relieved ViceAdm. French as the fifthCommander, Navy Installa-tions Command.

In this month’s Com-mandant’s Corner, I wantto discuss Admiral Smith’sguiding principles. Guidingprinciples provide overarch-ing objectives for the enter-prise that enable us to de-velop strategies and set goalsfor our organizations. Wewill use this Commander’sIntent to align our actions,aid our decision making andsynchronize actions acrossthe enterprise.

CNIC Guiding Principles:• Take customer service to

the next level• “Can-do” attitudes that

result in positive experi-ences

• Be brilliant on the basics• Know and execute policy

/ doctrine; perfect our guid-ance

• Make smart business de-cisions

• Advance enterprisealignment; seek efficiencyand ROI

• Live a culture of contin-uous improvement

• Base appearance, shar-

ing of lessons, critical intro-spection

• Represent Navy to thesurrounding community

• Installations are the faceof the Navy; it’s about rela-tionships

Customer Service:First, we must recognize

ourselves as not just a cus-tomer service organizationbut a customer-focused or-ganization. As we providesupport across our busi-ness lines we should neverlose focus on the end useror of the foundational factthat our mission is to enablethe mission success of ourcustomers - whether theyare mission partner tenants(Fleet), individual Sailorsor Government Civilians(Fighter), or Navy Families.I encourage you to knowyour customers and com-municate with them often,take every opportunity togive your customers a posi-tive experience.

Brilliant on the Basics:Build a solid foundation

based on an expert knowl-edge of and compliancewith governing instructions.It sounds overly simple, andperhaps it is, but you need tobe clear that you’re execut-ing the mission you are sup-posed to be, in accordancewith the appropriate guid-

ance. To put it another way,do the right thing the rightway. If you feel the guid-ance is not helpful, insuffi-cient, confusing or just flatwrong, raise it to the rightlevel of leadership and let’sget it fixed.

Smart Business Decisions:Improving organizational

efficiency is always a wor-thy objective. In an austereenvironment - and we arein a long-term austere envi-ronment - it’s imperative towork hard at executing themission at the lowest cost,thereby maximizing efficien-cy. That is achieved througha combination of three basicmethodologies: disciplinedexecution, process improve-ment, and innovation, ormore likely, some combina-tion of the three.

At the same time, weshould be looking at gettingthe most return on our dol-lars spent, i.e., maximizingeffectiveness. Know andunderstand the differencebetween efficiency and ef-fectiveness - they aren’t thesame thing, and they aren’tmutually exclusive - weshould carefully evaluatewhich approach is appropri-ate for the particular situa-tion.

Continuous Improvement:Do not use COL 4 as a

crutch. Leverage your re-sources to execute functionsin a manner that is repre-sentative of this profession-al organization. Your teamdeserves to be proud of theservices they provide. Findinnovative ways to achievecustomer satisfaction evenwhen you don’t have all theresources we would like. Fo-cus on getting better everyday.

Represent the Navy:This is an “All hands” as-

signment and our respon-sibility toward professionalconduct does not end at thefence line. We are part ofthe communities surround-ing our installations. Thecommunities in which welive depend on us just likewe depend on them. Thatrelationship must be nur-tured; never forget that eachand every one of us repre-sents the Navy in some wayto someone.

I am proud of how farwe’ve come in the past yearand you should be as well.These guiding principlesprovide clear direction onhow we should focus our ef-forts going forward. Pleaseknow I am committed to-ward supporting your effortsin achieving mission objec-tives.

Commandant’s Corner: CNIC Guiding Principles

DahlgrenJingle Bell Carriage Rides

December in downtown Fredericksburg. Bring the family toparticipate in Olde Towne Carriages jingle bell carriage rides, withholidaymusic, Christmas Popcorn, bring some hot chocolate andwarm blankets to snuggle up in. Travel down Caroline Street tosee the decorated store windows, past Kenmore Plantation, downWashingtonAvenue, thenwind yourwaypast Fredericksburg’s of-ficial Christmas Tree. Ride is approximately one hour long. Cost isper carriage, our small wagon seats 4 adults and the larger wagonsseat 6 adults. Cost: $100-$120. For more information, email info@oldtownecarriages.com

Fredericksburg Christmas ParadeSaturday,Dec.6at5:30pminDowntownFredericksburg.Come

enjoyoneof theregion’sfinestholiday traditions!Floats, costumes,food and fun!

“A Monroe Christmas” Holiday Open HouseDec. 6 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the James Monroe Museum, 908

CharlesStreet,Fredericksburg.TheHolidayOpenHouse is freeandincludes refreshments. Formore information, call (540) 654- 1123.

Plantation Christmas at Gunston HallDec. 6 from 2 to 7 p.m. at 10709 Gunston Rd.,MasonNeck, Va.

Let the Christmas Past become part of your Christmas Present atGunston Hall! Ride in a horse-drawn carriage, sip warm cider bythe fire, and sample period food prepared in the hearth kitchen.Return to the 18th century as costumed characters greet you in thehouse and throughout the grounds. Visit with Santa! Cost: Adults$15, Kids $5.

Blue and Gray Brewing Co. toursEvery Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3300 Dill Smith Dr.,

Fredericksburg, Va. Since 2002 Fredericksburg’s wn Blue & GrayBrewingCo.hasoffered free tastingsandtourseverySaturday. Joinus for a taste straight from the tanks, no appointment necessary.Thebrewpuboverlooks thebrewery andboth are kid friendly.

Colonial Christmas at Patrick Henry’s ScotchtownDec. 13 andDec. 14 from10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 16120Chiswell

Ln., Beaverdam, Va. Celebrate a simple 18th-century Christmasholiday at Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown. Join us to see the beauti-ful natural decorations, historically appropriate foods, a boxwoodwreath making craft workshop, candlelight Christmas tours andother holiday surprises!

Weird ScienceDec. 15 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at theDorothyHart Community

Center, 408 Canal St., Fredericksburg. Weird and unusual scienceprojects and fun experiments for kids! Sign up for each month oronlyone...eachmonthanewexperiment!Pre-registrationrequired.Formore information, email fredprpf@fredericksburgva.gov.

Dahlgren Museum Christmas Cookie CompetitionVisitDahlgrenMuseumduring its regularhoursofnoon-4p.m.

on Sat., Dec. 20 and help choose the best Christmas cookie! Takea tour of themuseumand sample all cookie entries to choose yourfavorite. All proceeds benefitDahlgrenHeritageMuseum.

Indian HeadCSM presents Kathryn Myers: Transient Epiphanies

NowthroughDec.20at theCollageofSouthernMaryland.Kath-rynMyers’paintings fromthepast twodecadeshavegrownoutofasustainedengagement in theart, culture, andreligious traditionsofIndia. Throughdepictionsof both sacredand secular spaces, someportrayed as she found them but most assembled through an ac-cumulationof information, thespacesshe isdrawntoarethickwithevidenceofhistoryandpresence.Formore information,visitwww.csmd.edu/Arts.

Olde Tyme Holiday Gathering in La PlataDec. 6 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The sounds and spirit of the season

bring friends and neighbors together for an afternoon of goodcheer. Joinus forholidaymusic, activities, refreshments, andavisitfrom Santa! This kid-friendly event features music, shows, horse-drawncarriage rides andother activities for the entire family.

Charles County Holiday Trail - Kris Kringle MarketDec. 5 from 4- 8 p.m. and Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the

CharlesCountyFairgrounds, 8440FairgroundsRoad, LaPlata,Md.

Kick off the weekend at the region’s first outdoor Christmas mar-ket.Modeled after the famous theChristmasmarkets inGermany,the Kris Kringle Christmas Market at the Charles County Fair hassomething for everyone: living nativity, fresh greens, food, music,arts, andplenty of shopping. Cost: $1.

Southern Maryland Marine Aquarium Society MeetingDec.20 from1to4p.m.at theCharlotteHallLibrary.TheSouth-

ernMarylandMarineAquariumSociety (SMMAS) isa friendlygath-ering of folks from all walks of life that share an interest inMarineAquariums. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or an expert,everyone is welcomed. We have monthly meetings to exchangeideas, discuss current conditions in member’s tanks, share andtrade corals, and plan field trips. Our goal is to educate ourselvesas well as the general public about the saltwater aquarium hobbyand to raise awareness of the delicate reefs we take care of, in andoutofouraquariums.Formore informationpleasesee thewebsite:www.smmas.org

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Native artifacts on display

U.S. Navy photo by Zack Shelby

Displays depicting prehistoric artifacts recov-ered from the Naval Support Facility IndianHead Stump Neck Annex were on site at theNative American Observance on Nov. 20 at theEOD Campus Auditorium. The event featuredpresentations about how man’s presence atIndian Head dates back to before the Egyptianpyramids and Wilma Mankiller, American Indiancommunity activist, tribal chief and translatorwho worked to improve the lives of AmericanIndians through education and health care, aswell as a food tasting prior to the observance.

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after a short stint in the AirForce, where he worked onthe flight line. He wasn’tsure if cooking was what hewanted to do professional-ly, but he wanted to at leastkeep it as part of his life asa hobby. It’s a good thingLonzanida did because heeventually decided to gothe culinary route.

“Some things don’t turnout properly like you want,but at least I had some-thing to fall back on that Iactually enjoy doing,” hesaid. Lonzanida decided toenroll a two-year programat the Culinary Institute ofAmerica in Hyde Park, N.Y.

After completing the pro-gram at CIA, he came back tothe local area where his fam-ily resides and worked at var-ious private restaurants overthe years in southern Mary-land and northern Virginia,including The Lighthouse atSolomon’s Island. Lonzanidacites creativity as one of thefavorite aspects of his craft.

“As far as culinary [art]goes, there are guidelinesand rules, but your imagi-nation is the only thingthat limits you as far as thethings you can make andput together. For instance,with chicken, there’s noth-ing that says you can’t cookchicken with chocolate ifyou want to.”

While that combination

hasn’t yet come to fruition,the concept of making foodfrom scratch has taken offat Grey’s Landing. Chefsnow slow roast and pullpork shoulders or butts inhouse to make their ownbarbecue.

“We fry our own chick-en. We marinate our ownbeef. We cut and strip itdown,” Lonzanida said.“We have the capability tomake anything and every-thing from scratch. There’snothing we can’t do fromscratch.”

Lonzanida stated it wasactually cost effective interms of dollars to cookfrom scratch, but that an-other challenge in thechange was the “cost” of anincreased work load.

“It entails a little morelabor,” he said. “That’s re-ally where you incur thecost from scratch cooking.Because of the structure ofthis place, when I first gothere, there were a lot ofpeople. So I utilized whatlabor I had and it was theperfect scenario.”

Lonzanida said he andSteve Rebarchick, food andbeverage director, wantGray’s Landing to be theexample for how an MWR-run galley should operate.

“We’re trying to be thestandard. We’re trying to setthat bar,” he said. Lonzanidaunderstands how important

of a role his staff plays inmaking that happen.

“The thing that makesit great is that I have a staffthat is hard working andwilling to do the things thatneed to be done to makeeverything great,” Lonzan-ida said. “It’s never a one-man show even thougha lot of times one personusually gets a whole of thecredit.”

Lonzanida, born in thePhilippines, grew up amilitary brat and lived upand down the east coast formuch of his childhood. Hevalues family in additionto cooking and it gets evenbetter when the two arecombined.

“I’m big on family get-togethers - spending timewith family,” he said. “Usu-ally there is a whole lot offood.”

While he tests staffmembers at work to im-prove their food prepara-tion, he receives the chal-lenges from friends in hisspare time who say theydon’t like certain food.

“Then I make beef ribsor chicken alfredo for themand change their mind,”he said. “I try to changepeople’s pallets and tastes.It’s about opening people’seyes to the way some thingsshould be as opposed tothe way they’ve had it be-fore.”

Food: Raising the bar for higher standardsContinued from page 1

For more news from other bases around theWashington, D.C. area,

visit www.dcmilitary.com.

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