Nine secondary and post-secondary culinary instructors were recognized for their innovation, leadership, sustainability efforts, and entrepreneurship during CAFÉ’s 15th annual Leadership Conference hosted by Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte. All recipients received complimentary conference registrations ($399 value) and cash prizes.

The flavor enhancer that delicately sits between perfectly caramelized and burnt.

By Butterball Foodservice

The ACFEF updated its 40-year-old apprenticeship program in the face of changing foodservice needs and tech-savvy culinarians new to the field.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor

See, smell, taste, experiment with and customize the complex flavor of soy sauce.

By Kikkoman USA

A team from the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy served sesame crusted ahi tuna with wasabi and hibiscus sauces, a Texas-style surf and turf, and white chocolate chai mousse in the sculpted shape of an apple.

By Thomas Smith