CAFÉ Update November 17, 2025
Application for 2026 Entrepreneurship Award
Thanks to Kendall College/National Louis University for once again sponsoring the Entrepreneurship Award for 2026! This Award identifies culinary programs that either (1) teach or encourage entrepreneurship in their programming or (2) implement revenue-generation and cost savings into their programs.
Application for 2026 Community Outreach Award
Thanks to Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts for sponsoring the Community Outreach Award for 2026! This Award is open to culinary, pastry, and hospitality programs or individuals making a positive impact in their communities via outreach programs such as food banks, recycling efforts, skill development for homeless, etc.
CAFÉ Update November 10, 2025
A Balanced Approach to Integrating Modern Culinary Trends into Culinary Classrooms
Field trips, updated lessons and guest speakers help Tracy Figueroa’s students learn relevance amid the classics.
By Tracy Figueroa, Culinary Instructor, Hennepin Technical College
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Reimagining Almonds: Transforming a Classic Ingredient into a Platform for Innovation
Chefs are looking to almonds not just for their health halo, but as a dynamic base for formulating richer textures and elevated flavor experiences.
By Ann Rolke, Almond Board of California
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Preparing the Whole Person
Tips and suggestions on how to prepare students for success in and out of the kitchen.
By Paul Sorgule, MS, AAC
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Chef Profile: Career Path Insights from Megan McKenna
Megan McKenna
Senior Director of Marketing & Foodservice
National Watermelon Promotion
By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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