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We may think that a protein is the center of the plate for most restaurant menu items, but based on popularity, variety, and pure satisfaction – the potato reigns supreme. From baked, mashed, hash browns, roasted, and scalloped to the mighty F
To understand the history and traditions of a country, to walk the vineyards and farmlands, enjoy the aroma of Prosciutto di Parma hams hanging through a long cure, to slice into a wheel of 24 month aged Parmigiana, or savor the deeply rich, t
TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE – This is what drives chefs and cooks – we want to use our craft to have an impact on how people feel, act, interact, and enjoy life. A well-prepared plate of food is the ultimate vehicle for expressing our feelings, our h
Chefs have always served an important role in bringing people together and brightening their day. Cooking and a plate of food is comforting and part of a wellness regiment, but it can be so much more. It is a form of expression and a vehicle f
We lift a glass of wine and toast the wonders of a life well lived. In its color we see the care of the winemaker, its bouquet – the influence of terroir, its texture, the purity of the grapes from its humble beginning, and the experience the
Manage, Lead, Coach, Repeat – a tried and true process that sets the stage for success in any business. Managers and leaders, although not always the same person, are the facilitators of business success, but it is the followership team that p
It’s a brave new world where what was once comfortable is now unpredictable. So many of the models of prediction that we used in restaurants and in culinary education, no longer work or work as well. The need for a great restaurant experience
Chef to chef – this is what inspires us, this is what brings us together, this is how we move forward as an industry. Being part of something that is representative, collaborative, historically significant, and in tune with making a difference
There has never been a more interesting and challenging time to be a chef than right now! Everything is changing, everything seems to be in flux; but what is certain is that chefs will always be needed, and people will always respond well to g
What pulls people into the kitchen? What is the attraction and what might be in the DNA of chefs and future chefs that connects with the heat of the restaurant back-of-the-house? Walk through your kitchen and carry on a conversation with your
Most would agree that chocolate is the ultimate comfort food. No matter your state of mind – chocolate makes things better. In fact, Chef Alain Ducasse stated: “Everywhere in the world there are tensions: economic, political, religious. So, we
The food industry has changed significantly over the past few decades. With over one million restaurants in the United States and a food supply system from farm through production and distribution and on to diner’s tables, the complexity of th
Hire the right attitude, train thoroughly, treat people with respect, help them become better, push for excellence, and set the stage for everyone to “do the right thing”. This is how Jason Hanny, General Manager of Vermont’s Shore Acres Inn a
A perfect croissant, crunchy exterior, soft layered interior – rich with delicious butter; a dense chocolate Sacher Torte with luscious ganache and bittersweet chocolate glaze, creamy bavarians, berry tarts, eclairs and cream puffs, and colorf
Imagine taking all the skills and knowledge we currently teach, putting them in a box and shaking them like you would a pair of dice, tossing them on a table and seeing which ones find a home and which ones fall on the floor. There was no cert
It took a few decades, but here we are – The Education Experience. Simply delivering curriculum content is not enough anymore. Colleges are expected to create an environment that is conducive to attracting, retaining, and graduating competent
Ah…there are few foods more gratifying, fun, aromatic, flavorful, and nostalgic than pizza. The world loves it, Americans are hooked, and 75,000 pizza entrepreneurs across the country are making a living throwing and spinning dough, topping it
One day we find ourselves immersed in a career, something we spend a significant portion of our lives engaged in. Sometimes it is simply work – a means to an end, or a way to pay the bills, but occasionally, it is a calling – what we were mean
It’s hard to imagine two more significant issues than feeding the earth’s population with nutritious, flavorful food, and protecting the planet where we live. Farmers are at the center of both issues. As chefs and culinary educators, we have
Eight billion people on the planet and counting. Farmers, ranchers, and fisherman are faced with a momentous challenge: “How do we continue to feed a planet that is growing at an exponential rate, protect the integrity of our ecosystem, produc
What once was thought to be of no use has been given a chance to be great again, to feed us all and pay respect to the plant, the animal, and the products we made and pushed aside what was left. What is one man’s waste is another’s treasure –
Look in a mirror. Are you proud of the image you portray in the kitchen? The chef’s uniform carries generations of tradition, standards of excellence, history, and pride. How we present ourselves has much to do with how we act, perform our dut
At a time of crisis, the opportunities are limitless for those who understand how to lead and lift people up, for those who embrace change as a catalyst for innovation and improvement, and those who celebrate individuality and inclusion. This
What would Escoffier think? This is a question that many chefs ask at times when a major shift in menu or concept is being contemplated, or when an educator is faced with the need to adjust content or methods of delivery. Change is difficult f
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