ABOUT THE CHEF
Joe started in the culinary arts profession in 1985 upon completing a chef training program in Massachuesetts. For seven years he served as saucier at the prestigious Caesars Palace's French restaurant. He also held the title of Chef de Cuisine with Andres French restaurant in Las Vegas Nevada for three years. His knowledge and experience has also led him to pursue other areas in the field, as a consultant in the opening of three new restaurants and as a cooking instructor for Williams Sonoma. He is also Serve Save Certified with the state of Massachusetts.
Cooking classes
Many people are missing the pleasure of sharing a meal with family and friends these days, but with Selfup’s new virtual cooking classes you can reconnect, cook, and eat together!... more
Look no further for fun things to do online with friends: at Selfup, we’re committed to bringing loved ones together over a shared dish. Our virtual cooking classes, led by professional chefs, are interactive and fun while also teaching you a new dish. It doesn’t matter if you live in Massachusetts or Minnesota – your loved ones can all cook and gather at Selfup’s virtual table. Our classes are a perfect idea for virtual family reunions or birthday parties and provide so much more engagement and laughter than another run of the mill video call.
Before your virtual event, you’ll receive the class zoom link, then all you have to do is get your friends and family together for an unforgettable night of food and fun! Chef Joe Maglio will teach you everything you need to know about creating this flavorful, classic American dish. You will learn how to make and bake the iconic glazed meatloaf! Together we will also create an amazing seasonal salad. But that's not all, Chef Joe will take the experience a step farther by teaching you how to make the most delicious homemade mashed potatoes you will ever taste!
Ingredients (this will also be emailed to you)
2 lb ground beef 90% or leaner
two eggs
one cup breadcrumbs
quarter cup onion diced small
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire
2 tablespoons of ketchup
salt and pepper
Glaze
1/4 c. Ketchup
2tbsp. Brown sugar
Mashed potatoes
2# Idaho potatoes ( Peeled and diced about 1 inch by 1 inch, this can be done a day ahead of time and held in water in a refrigerator)
1bulb garlic optional( For roasted garlic mashed)
1/2c. Milk or cream
2 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper
Loaf pan or casserole
Mixing bowl
(3 sauce pans)
1 glaze
1mashed
1milk and butter
Italian Salad
lettuce
tomatoes
cucumber
red onion
salami
shaved Parmesan cheese
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 tbsp chopped shallots
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup oil
1 tbsp fresh basil
1 tbsp fresh parsley
salt and pepper
Book now for a delicious experience your family and friends will talk about for years to come.
Many people are missing the pleasure of sharing a meal with family and friends these days, but with Selfup’s new virtual cooking classes you can reconnect, cook, and eat together!... more
Look no further for fun things to do online with friends: at Selfup, we’re committed to bringing loved ones together over a shared dish. Our virtual cooking classes, led by professional chefs, are interactive and fun while also teaching you a new dish. It doesn’t matter if you live in Massachusetts or Minnesota – your loved ones can all cook and gather at Selfup’s virtual table. Our classes are a perfect idea for virtual family reunions or birthday parties and provide so much more engagement and laughter than another run of the mill video call.
Before your virtual event, you’ll receive the class zoom link, then all you have to do is get your friends and family together for an unforgettable night of food and fun! Chef Joe Maglio will teach how to cook chicken piccata - a delicious, light, and easy to prepare dish. Add to that a traditional Italian salad, and we guarantee you will have a delicious experience your family and friends will talk about for years to come.
Ingredients (this will also be emailed to you)
2 lb of boneless chicken breast (pounded 1/4 inch)
2 tbsp oil
1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
1/4 cup white wine
2 lemons
1 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp Capers
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Italian Salad
lettuce
tomatoes
cucumber
red onion
salami
shaved Parmesan cheese
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 tbsp chopped shallots
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup oil
1 tbsp fresh basil
1 tbsp fresh parsley
salt and pepper
Saute pan 8-10 inch
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Book now for a delicious experience your family and friends will talk about for years to come.
Many people are missing the pleasure of sharing a meal with family and friends these days, but with Selfup’s new virtual cooking classes you can reconnect, cook, and eat together!... more
Look no further for fun things to do online with friends: at Selfup, we’re committed to bringing loved ones together over a shared dish. Our virtual cooking classes, led by professional chefs, are interactive and fun while also teaching you a new dish. It doesn’t matter if you live in Massachusetts or Minnesota – your loved ones can all cook and gather at Selfup’s virtual table. Our classes are a perfect idea for virtual family reunions or birthday parties and provide so much more engagement and laughter than another run of the mill video call.
Before your virtual event, you’ll receive the class zoom link, then all you have to do is get your friends and family together for an unforgettable night of food and fun! Chef Joe Maglio, the former Saucier Chef at Las Vegas’s Palace Court, will take you on a fun-filled virtual journey of a classic Italian style salad and a delicious mushroom risotto.
Ingredients (this will also be emailed to you)
Mushroom risotto (4-6 servings)
2 cups arborio rice
2 tablespoons blended oil
quarter cup chopped onion
half cup white wine
sprig fresh thyme
12 oz mushrooms 2 types
4-6 cups vegetable or chicken broth heated
3 oz butter
quarter cup grated Parmesan cheese quarter cup heavy cream
3qt sauce pot (heavy bottom)
Sauce pot for broth
Wooden spoon
Knife and cutting board
Italian Salad
lettuce
tomatoes
cucumber
red onion
salami
shaved Parmesan cheese
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 tbsp chopped shallots
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup oil
1 tbsp fresh basil
1 tbsp fresh parsley
salt and pepper
Book now for a delicious experience your family and friends will talk about for years to come.
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Craving the rich foods of a traditional French Bistro but can’t make the trip across the pond? Chef Joe Maglio, the former Saucier Chef at Las Vegas’ Palace Court, takes you on a fun-filled ... morejourney of the menu of a classic French Bistro without ever leaving downtown Boston.
You’ll start your Selfup cooking experience with the traditional Escargot de Bourguignonne - snails sauteed with a homemade compound butter so that the tender, clean flavor of the snails weaves into the savory bite of garlic butter, the tang of perfectly selected white wine, and the gentle snap of shallots. To elevate it further, you’ll work your sinfully rich snails into a puff pastry, complete with a richly complex gorgonzola cream sauce.
Your next course - the Filet au Poivre - is certain to spoil your taste buds with a spicy demi glace made from the filet drippings, Brandy, and green peppercorns. A prime cut of meat expertly paired with a sauce so delicious you’re sure to be sopping it up with a baguette makes an impeccable main course.
The only dish that could follow a meal like this is the classic Bananas Foster. You’ll learn how to recreate this flambeed tableside classic in your own kitchen as you caramelize bananas until their natural sugars crystalize, and then are served warm over vanilla ice cream.
This cooking class is a perfect romantic night out for couples, or fun adventure for friends or coworkers. After your au revoir, you’ll be able to recreate these French Bistro classics in your own kitchen.
Private Events
Authentic Japanese cuisine is one of the most intriguing and delicate ones in the world. It is not a mere food preparation but a continuous conversation between you and the master ... morechef. A true Japanese chef can read your eyes to make adjustments to what he serves you next. You are in the center of the process, not at the receiving end.
We took this unique approach of Japanese master chefs one step further with an authentic Japanese cooking class. Not only will you watch the mesmerizing process of Sushi preparation, but you will get to try your own hand at it. It is not one or two, but eight kinds of different dishes you will learn to prepare in this cooking class. It is fun, exhilarating and the best Sushi you will taste in Boston!
Chef Augusto spent most of his life working as a Sushi chef in Japan and is officially certified to practice around the world. There are many secrets to making world class Sushi, but in this cooking class Chef Augusto will show you all of his.
Our Sushi menu includes:
Sake-maki / salmon hossomaki
Tekamaki / tuna hossomaki
Kappa-maki / cucumber hossomaki
Temaki zushi / temaki
Sake uramaki / salmon uramaki
Kariforunia uramaki / California uramaki
Oshizushi / pressed sushi
Maki Atsui / hot roll
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While the fresh salad and wonderful pasta dish created here is certainly spectacular, the main draw of this class is learning how to make one of the most delicious Italian desserts ... morein existence, Tiramisu! This beloved sweet treat consists of ladyfingers drenched in expresso. These ladyfingers are then layered with a sinfully delicious mixture of eggs, sugar and mascarpone cheese! This is a dessert that many people think is too complicated to make at home, yet here you will learn how to re-create this dish that is sure to please the whole family!
Team building
Is your business’ team struggling with connection and morale during these unprecedented times? Are you looking for things to do online with your team? There’s one thing sure to bring ... moreyou together even while you’re apart – food.
At Selfup, we’re determined to help you inspire and reinvigorate your team while working at home. Our virtual team building culinary activities are the perfect way to reconnect. Each cooking class is led by a professional chef who, unlike any how-to-cook virtual videos, will personalize the class and answer all your questions during the process. It’s interactive and unlike any team-building activity you’ve done before, but most of all it’s fun! Every class with Selfup is an employee appreciation event you’ll never forget.
Before your scheduled online class, you and your team will receive the class zoom link. Chef Joe Maglio, the former Saucier Chef at Las Vegas’s Palace Court, will take you on a fun-filled virtual journey of a classic Italian style salad and delicious pizzas! All you have to do after that is tune in and get ready to play, learn, and party during our remote team building activities!
Ingredients
12-inch pizzas (enough for three)
1/4 cup flour
1 tbsp yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp oil
1/2 cup pizza sauce of fresh tomatoes
16 oz Mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil
1 tbsp grated Parmesan
Desired toppings are optional.
Italian Salad
lettuce
tomatoes
cucumber
red onion
salami
shaved Parmesan cheese
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 tbsp chopped shallots
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup oil
1 tbsp fresh basil
1 tbsp fresh parsley
salt and pepper
Utensils needed:
rolling pin, mixing bowl, pizza stone or thick sheet pan
Is your business’ team struggling with connection and morale during these unprecedented times? Are you looking for things to do online with your team? There’s one thing sure to bring ... moreyou together even while you’re apart – food.
At Selfup, we’re determined to help you inspire and reinvigorate your team while working at home. Our virtual team building culinary activities are the perfect way to reconnect. Each cooking class is led by a professional chef who, unlike any how-to-cook virtual videos, will personalize the class and answer all your questions during the process. It’s interactive and unlike any team-building activity you’ve done before, but most of all it’s fun! Every class with Selfup is an employee appreciation event you’ll never forget.
Before your scheduled online class, you and your team will receive the class zoom link. Chef Joe Maglio, the former Saucier Chef at Las Vegas’s Palace Court, will take you on a fun-filled virtual journey of a classic Italian style salad and a delicious mushroom risotto! All you have to do after that is tune in and get ready to play, learn, and party during our remote team building activities!
Ingredients (this will also be emailed to you)
Mushroom risotto (4-6 servings)
2 cups arborio rice
2 tablespoons blended oil
quarter cup chopped onion
half cup white wine
sprig fresh thyme
12 oz mushrooms 2 types
4-6 cups vegetable or chicken broth heated
3 oz butter
quarter cup grated Parmesan cheese quarter cup heavy cream
Italian Salad
lettuce
tomatoes
cucumber
red onion
salami
shaved Parmesan cheese
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 tbsp chopped shallots
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup oil
1 tbsp fresh basil
1 tbsp fresh parsley
salt and pepper
3qt sauce pot (heavy bottom)
Sauce pot for broth
Wooden spoon
Knife and cutting board
Book now for a delicious and fun virtual team building activity your company is sure to love.
Is your business’ team struggling with connection and morale during these unprecedented times? Are you looking for things to do online with your team? There’s one thing sure to bring ... moreyou together even while you’re apart – food and drinks.
At Selfup, we’re determined to help you inspire and reinvigorate your team while working at home. Our virtual team building activities are the perfect way to reconnect. Each class is led by a professional mixologist who, unlike any how-to-cook virtual videos, will personalize the class and answer all your questions during the process. It’s interactive and unlike any team-building activity you’ve done before, but most of all it’s fun! Every class with Selfup is an employee appreciation event you’ll never forget.
Before your scheduled online class, you and your team will receive the class zoom link. We will take you on a fun-filled journey of cocktail making! All you have to do after that is tune in and get ready to play, learn, and party during our remote team building activities!
We will be making 5 cocktails and 1 mocktail together and for that, you will need to have certain ingredients and utensils out and ready. We broke it down by drink for you to make it easier to manage.
Ingredients
Alcohol, syrups and tools are all available at Total Wine and More. Garnishes can be purchased from a local grocery.
Peach Blueberry Sangria Mocktail
· 2 cups blueberries
· ½ cup fresh mint, plus more for garnish
· 2 peaches, sliced
· 3 cups white grape juice
· 3 cups seltzer water
· ¼ cup Pompeian Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
If you do not plan to make additional batches of cocktails later, you may buy the smallest available bottles of alcohol, bitters and syrup
Sparkling Cava Cocktail
· St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur
· Sparkling Wine (Spanish Cava Brut or another one is fine)
· Fresh Lime Juice
· Simple syrup
· Orange Bitters
· Peychaud’s Bitters or Regular Bitters
Old Fashioned
· Bourbon or Rye Whiskey
· Simple syrup or sugar cubes
· Angostura Bitters (regular bitters)
· Orange Bitters (optional)
· 1 cup ice
· Garnish: Orange, maraschino cherries
Cuban Daiquiri
· White rum
· Lime juice
· Simple syrup
· Cherry liqueur – there’s something called Heering Cherry Liqueur or you can buy any kind of Cherry brandy.
· Garnish: Lime, maraschino cherries
Prohibition Style Bees Knees
· Beefeater Gin
· Lemon Juice
· Acacia Honey
· Lemon twist
Pear Brandy Fix
· Gin
· Cointreau or Triple Sec (same thing)
· Lemon Juice
· Pear Simple syrup
· Egg white
Tools
1 medium-size ice bucket
1 shaker
1 cocktail jigger
cutting board/knife
1 spoon for mixing
cocktail strainer
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Is your business’ team struggling with connection and morale during these unprecedented times? Are you looking for things to do online with your team? There’s one thing sure to bring ... moreyou together even while you’re apart – food.
At Selfup, we’re determined to help you inspire and reinvigorate your team while working at home. Our virtual team building culinary activities are the perfect way to reconnect. Each cooking class is led by a professional chef who, unlike any how-to-cook virtual videos, will personalize the class and answer all your questions during the process. It’s interactive and unlike any team-building activity you’ve done before, but most of all it’s fun! Every class with Selfup is an employee appreciation event you’ll never forget.
Before your scheduled online class, you and your team will receive the class zoom link. Chef Joe Maglio, the former Saucier Chef at Las Vegas’s Palace Court, will take you on a fun-filled virtual journey of a classic Italian style salad and delicious pizzas! All you have to do after that is tune in and get ready to play, learn, and party during our remote team building activities!
Ingredients
12-inch pizzas (enough for three)
1/4 cup flour
1 tbsp yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp oil
1/2 cup pizza sauce of fresh tomatoes
16 oz Mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil
1 tbsp grated Parmesan
Desired toppings are optional.
Italian Salad
lettuce
tomatoes
cucumber
red onion
salami
shaved Parmesan cheese
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 tbsp chopped shallots
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup oil
1 tbsp fresh basil
1 tbsp fresh parsley
salt and pepper
Utensils needed:
rolling pin, mixing bowl, pizza stone or thick sheet pan
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Is your business’ team struggling with connection and morale during these unprecedented times? Are you looking for things to do online with your team? There’s one thing sure to bring ... moreyou together even while you’re apart – food.
At Selfup, we’re determined to help you inspire and reinvigorate your team while working at home. Our virtual team building culinary activities are the perfect way to reconnect. Each cooking class is led by a professional chef who, unlike any how-to-cook virtual videos, will personalize the class and answer all your questions during the process. It’s interactive and unlike any team-building activity you’ve done before, but most of all it’s fun! Every class with Selfup is an employee appreciation event you’ll never forget.
Before your scheduled online class, you and your team will receive the class zoom link. Chef Joe Maglio will teach you everything you need to know about creating this flavorful, classic American dish. You will learn how to make and bake the iconic glazed meatloaf! Together we will also create an amazing seasonal salad. But that's not all, Chef Joe will take the experience a step farther by teaching you how to make the most delicious homemade mashed potatoes you will ever taste! All you have to do after that is tune in and get ready to play, learn, and party during our remote team building activities!
Ingredients (this will also be emailed to you)
Meatloaf (4-6 servings)
2 lb ground beef 90% or leaner
two eggs
one cup breadcrumbs
quarter cup onion diced small
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire
2 tablespoons of ketchup
salt and pepper
Glaze
1/4 c. Ketchup
2tbsp. Brown sugar
Mashed potatoes
2# Idaho potatoes ( Peeled and diced about 1 inch by 1 inch, this can be done a day ahead of time and held in water in a refrigerator)
1bulb garlic optional( For roasted garlic mashed)
1/2c. Milk or cream
2 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper
Loaf pan or casserole
Mixing bowl
(3 sauce pans)
1 glaze
1mashed
1milk and butter
Italian Salad
lettuce
tomatoes
cucumber
red onion
salami
shaved Parmesan cheese
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 tbsp chopped shallots
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup oil
1 tbsp fresh basil
1 tbsp fresh parsley
salt and pepper
Book now for a delicious and fun virtual team building activity your company is sure to love.
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Is your business’ team struggling with connection and morale during these unprecedented times? Are you looking for things to do online with your team? There’s one thing sure to bring ... moreyou together even while you’re apart – food.
At Selfup, we’re determined to help you inspire and reinvigorate your team while working at home. Our virtual team building culinary activities are the perfect way to reconnect. Each cooking class is led by a professional chef who, unlike any how-to-cook virtual videos, will personalize the class and answer all your questions during the process. It’s interactive and unlike any team-building activity you’ve done before, but most of all it’s fun! Every class with Selfup is an employee appreciation event you’ll never forget.
Before your scheduled online class, you and your team will receive the class zoom link. Chef Joe Maglio, the former Saucier Chef at Las Vegas’s Palace Court, will take you on a fun-filled virtual journey of a classic Italian style salad and a delicious mushroom risotto! All you have to do after that is tune in and get ready to play, learn, and party during our remote team building activities!
Ingredients (this will also be emailed to you)
Mushroom risotto (4-6 servings)
2 cups arborio rice
2 tablespoons blended oil
quarter cup chopped onion
half cup white wine
sprig fresh thyme
12 oz mushrooms 2 types
4-6 cups vegetable or chicken broth heated
3 oz butter
quarter cup grated Parmesan cheese quarter cup heavy cream
Italian Salad
lettuce
tomatoes
cucumber
red onion
salami
shaved Parmesan cheese
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 tbsp chopped shallots
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup oil
1 tbsp fresh basil
1 tbsp fresh parsley
salt and pepper
3qt sauce pot (heavy bottom)
Sauce pot for broth
Wooden spoon
Knife and cutting board
Book now for a delicious and fun virtual team building activity your company is sure to love.
(1)
Is your business’ team struggling with connection and morale during these unprecedented times? Are you looking for things to do online with your team? There’s one thing sure to bring ... moreyou together even while you’re apart – food.
At Selfup, we’re determined to help you inspire and reinvigorate your team while working at home. Our virtual team building culinary activities are the perfect way to reconnect. Each cooking class is led by a professional chef who, unlike any how-to-cook virtual videos, will personalize the class and answer all your questions during the process. It’s interactive and unlike any team-building activity you’ve done before, but most of all it’s fun! Every class with Selfup is an employee appreciation event you’ll never forget.
Before your scheduled online class, you and your team will receive the class zoom link. Chef Joe Maglio will teach how to cook chicken piccata - a delicious, light, and easy to prepare dish. Add to that a traditional Italian salad, and all you have to do after that is tune in and get ready to play, learn, and party during our remote team building activities!
Ingredients (this will also be emailed to you)
Chicken Piccata (4-6 servings)
2 lb of boneless chicken breast (pounded 1/4 inch)
2 tbsp oil
1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
1/4 cup white wine
2 lemons
1 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp Capers
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Italian Salad
lettuce
tomatoes
cucumber
red onion
salami
shaved Parmesan cheese
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 tbsp chopped shallots
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup oil
1 tbsp fresh basil
1 tbsp fresh parsley
salt and pepper
Saute pan 8-10 inch
1Tongs
Book now for a delicious and fun virtual team building activity your company is sure to love.
Craving the rich foods of a traditional French Bistro but can’t make the trip across the pond? Chef Joe Maglio, the former Saucier Chef at Las Vegas’ Palace Court, takes you on a fun-filled ... morejourney of the menu of a classic French Bistro without ever leaving downtown Boston.
You’ll start your Selfup cooking experience with the traditional Escargot de Bourguignonne - snails sauteed with a homemade compound butter so that the tender, clean flavor of the snails weaves into the savory bite of garlic butter, the tang of perfectly selected white wine, and the gentle snap of shallots. To elevate it further, you’ll work your sinfully rich snails into a puff pastry, complete with a richly complex gorgonzola cream sauce.
Your next course - the Filet au Poivre - is certain to spoil your taste buds with a spicy demi glace made from the filet drippings, Brandy, and green peppercorns. A prime cut of meat expertly paired with a sauce so delicious you’re sure to be sopping it up with a baguette makes an impeccable main course.
The only dish that could follow a meal like this is the classic Bananas Foster. You’ll learn how to recreate this flambeed tableside classic in your own kitchen as you caramelize bananas until their natural sugars crystalize, and then are served warm over vanilla ice cream.
This cooking class is a perfect romantic night out for couples, or fun adventure for friends or coworkers. After your au revoir, you’ll be able to recreate these French Bistro classics in your own kitchen.
Gather your friends for a fun-filled evening of learning New England cuisine! Chef Gatto will teach you everything you need to know about creating flavorful, classic Eastern American ... moredishes. Your group begins with creating classic mini lobster rolls. You will also learn how to make and bake the iconic brown bread, then pair it with corn on cob, Maine crabcakes, and baked stuffed haddock or scallops steamers.
What is a delicious sandwich without sides? Chef Gatto will take the experience a step farther by showing your group how to make the most delicious homemade potato chips you will ever taste! And to finish the evening off, your group will come together in a grand finale by creating a delicious Boston cream pie accompanied by yummy blueberries for a healthy ending to your evening!
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Learn to make your own pizza that rivals any pizzeria! Chef Joe Gatto will start off this pizza making team building by guiding you through the process of making your own homemade ... moreextraordinary Pizza dough. Just when you think your mission nears its end, you will realize that things are just starting to happen. Out will come bowls with hot water, salt and ice, and you will move on to stretching your own Mozzarella cheese. With top-notch dough and freshly made cheese, there is only one thing left to build an ultimate pizza pie, the toppings! You will have a plethora of those to choose from to put together your own world-class pizzas and calzones.
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