





Sweet Recipe Ideation for International Summer Dishes
Watermelon is ready for the season with new flavor pairings and a downloadable pairing chart for the culinary classroom.
By Lisa Parrish, GMC editor, and Megan McKenna, director of foodservice and marketing, National Watermelon Promotion Board

Expanding Students’ Palates Through Experience
Introducing students to fruit flavors beyond the apple-banana-orange range builds taste palates and a fine food understanding.
By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor

Resolving Customer Service Problems
Dr. Fred Mayo illustrates the importance of attitude and behavior when resolving customer service issues. Did the server thank the complainer?
By Dr. Fred Mayo, CHE, CHT

The End is Just the Beginning
A culinary educator’s summer project: How to collectively face challenges head on and create outcomes that demonstrate education’s importance to the success of a changing food industry.
By Paul Sorgule, MS, AAC

Fifty Minute Classroom’s Centennial Article Index
A summer reading project for teachers and new and returning students.
By Chef Adam Weiner, JD, CFSE

Shining the Light on Growing Mushrooms in the Dark
True or false: Light is needed for food to grow? The answer: false, especially if the food you are growing is a fungus.
By Lisa Parrish, GMC editor