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CAFE Update November 1, 2017
Meet the Presenters!
Saturday morning of the Deans and Directors Retreat will have a workshop led by Howard Zeiderman and Stephanie Takacs. Their approach to leadership and collaboration has been offered nationally and internationally in groups ranging from correctional officers to school directors and teachers.
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Farm to School Event Connects People of All Ages Through Food Cycle Education
Maryland county school system connects students from elementary to high school, farmers to cooks, chefs to consumers in food cycle education.
By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Turn up the Simmer on Soup
Who says soup has to be boring? Soup can be simple or complex, sexy or soulful, a staple for a pre-meal offering or the main attraction.
By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Spotlight on Soup Toppings
As fall weather cools off, pots of soup heat up. Take soup to the next level with garnishes and creative flavor enhancements.
By Campbell’s Food Service
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Teaching Basic Serving in 50 Minutes
Chef Adam Weiner helps instructors teach basic service techniques from serving sides, to tips, to how to deal with hip flasks of alcohol.
By Adam Weiner, CFSE
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Alternative Ways of Conducting Demonstrations
Dr. Fred Mayo illustrates criteria for good demonstrations from student lead to instructor driven.
By Dr. Fred Mayo, CHE, CHT
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Is Cooking a Career or a Way of Life?
Question answered through the eyes of the chef and restaurateur
Part One
By Paul Sorgule, MS, AAC
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Enter Ripe ‘N Ready Canned Pear Recipe Contest
Do you have a canned pear recipe that you love? Are you developing new recipes?