Sweet Briar College in Virginia had 18 days to recreate its dining and catering service departments when a last-minute stay allowed the college to remain open. A challenge they met with a little help from friends.

Networking can be a difficult skill to master. But, just like chefs may not like the taste of all the dishes they make, they still have to make the dish well.

So, are you looking for the next hot trend in the culinary world? Maybe you should leaf through Vogue or search Motor Trends for insight. Popular lifestyle trends, including fashion, automotive and even construction, provide clues to the next hot menu item, according to Corporate Executive Chef David Macfarlane.

By John Laloganes, M.Ed., Level III Sommelier, Kendall College 

For the past 18 years, it has been my belief and practice that engaged students become more proactive and purposeful and ultimately more stimulated during the learning process. Once students become more active, they become more open to learning—most are able to relate to and retain the content more effectively than passive students.

Emmi Roth USA and the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board welcomed three culinary instructors and three culinary students from around the country to participate in a Wisconsin Cheese Immersion learning experience.