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CAFÉ Update June 7, 2021
07 June 2021Call for Papers for the “Journal of Culinary Education Best Practices”
It’s hard to believe that last year at this time, we were reviewing the first papers showing how quickly educators adapted their classes due to Covid-19. Now it’s time to share what your best practices were, how did you evaluate them, what will go back to previous ways, what changes are now essential parts of your program. In addition, are you and how should culinary programs incorporate the important issues of our times such as sustainable agriculture, reducing food waste, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and technology into your curriculum?
The “Journal” is accepting submissions for peer-reviewed regular research-based articles (2,500 – 3,500 words) and shorter 1,000 word research briefs or opinion pieces. To review the submission requirements, click here. Articles submitted to the editor, Dr. Jean Hertzman, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by July 30, 2021 will be considered for publication in the September issue. Articles submitted by October 1 will be considered for publication in December. Please also contact the editor if you are willing to perform article reviews.
AND WE HAVE A WINNER!
The Pearfection Cheesecake Recipe Contest sponsored by Pacific Northwest Canned Pears Service has announced its winners.
First Place
Pear & Green Chili Cheesecake with Pine Nut Crust
Sheila Begay, Navajo Technical University
Second Place
Spiced Compressed Pear Cheesecake with Walnut Rosemary Cookie Crumb Crust
Maria Wu, Culinary Institute of New York at Monroe College
Third Place
www.eatcannedpears.com
Third Place
Pearfect Pear, Walnut Brandy Cheesecake
Michael Tuccillo, Monroe College
UPCOMING CAFÉ EVENTS
Fall 2021
Taste of CAFÉ: a series of one-day educational event for foodservice instructors at all levels. There will be a wide range of topics. The events will be hosted by local colleges and will be eligible for continuing education hours. Cost for the day-long event will be $99. Locations and topics will be announced this summer.
March 2022
Deans and Directors Retreat, a weekend event with topics geared to opportunities and challenges facing deans and directors from postsecondary foodservice programs.
Location TBA. The event will award continuing education hours. Cost is $399 and includes an opening night reception, 2 full days of presentations, two breakfasts and two lunches.
June 22-24, 2022
CAFÉ Annual Leadership Conference. Hosted by Southern Maine Community College in Portland, Maine. The event is open to secondary and postsecondary foodservice educators. Continuing education hours will be awarded; cost of the conference is $399. Activities include pre-conference Master Classes ($25), opening night reception, full day of industry trends, full day of educational best practices, two breakfasts and two lunches.
(NOTE: CAFÉ MEMBERS RECEIVE A $25 DISCOUNT FOR ANY CAFÉ EVENT)
MEMBERSHIP
You may join CAFÉ as an individual ($75) or an institution (with unlimited members)($200). For more information, go to Resource-Center/Membership.
CAFÉ RESOURCES (FREE)
CAFÉ Talks Podcasts: an amazing variety of industry-related interviews, click here.
Coffee with CAFÉ: industry trends webinars, recorded and found on CAFÉ’s YouTube channel: CAFEmeetingplace
Industry Resources Websites full of resources available for FREE that can supplement a culinary/baking/pastry curriculum, click here.
“The Gold Medal Classroom”: a monthly magazine with columns and features by and for foodservice educators. Click here for June/July 2021 issue.