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CAFÉ Update December 11, 2023
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2023 Gold Medal Classroom Article Index
Take the pop quiz and see if you should brush up on any of the more than 90 stories published in 2023’s Gold Medal Classroom.
By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Finding the Right Hands-on Experiences Helps Train Competent and Confident Cooks
Read on to discover one instructor’s expertise in locating culinary work opportunities for students in and out of school.
By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor, and Mary Levinski, Teacher and Department Chair at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, Minnesota
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Food-inspired Cocktails Blend Kitchen and Bar Ingredients into Delicious, Sustainable Beverages
From beet juice to peanut butter-infused bourbon whiskey, these craft cocktails satisfy consumers’ need for nostalgia and food waste reduction.
By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Are You Ready for the Second Half?
Yes, it is a football analogy – it’s that time of year.
By Paul Sorgule, MS, AAC
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Culinary Visions® Food and Dining Trend Forecast
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CAFÉ Update December 04, 2023
Assistant Professor of Practice, Beverage Operations
JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor of Practice, Beverage Operations
The School of Hotel & Restaurant Management
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