September 2021 Issue

Gold Medal Classroom:
The official ezine for CAFE | September 2021 issue

FEATURES:

Ghost Kitchen Shining the light on ghost and dark kitchens. Are the up-and-coming new cooking spaces the restauranteurs’ answer to profitability?

What’s the difference between a sweet potato and yam? If you think yams are sweet and orange – read on to find that orange is the new potato.

COLUMNS:

Think Tank: Never shy away from reinforcing basic habits that define a cook’s and culinary program’s brand.

50 Minute Classroom: It’s time again to do things differently. Reviewing your teaching methodologies with an eye toward the future.

Guest Columnist Dr. Jennifer Denlinger: Drink your poison: Illustrating sodium and sugar levels in students’ beverages is eye-opening when discussing healthy beverage options.

Mayo’s Clinic: Dr. Fred Mayo assists global hospitality and tourism organization ICHRIE grow and reorganize. (A special guest column from CAFÉ’s own Dr. Mayo.)

MEET THE GROWERS:

The must-knows of mustard: Tiny mustard seeds creating condiments to medicinal applications.

BREAKING NEWS:

Chipotle tests plant-based chorizo in select markets.

DID YOU KNOW?

CAFÉ's Industry Resource Center lists more than 80 commodity boards, associations and growers with links to their foodservice websites. Educators can find classroom visual aids, downloadable materials, blogs, videos and research. Featured industries include poultry, seafood, produce and dairy just to name a few.

CAFÉ Lesson Plans: All Things Potatoes
Potato prep problems? Click here to find the solution. The Idaho Potato Commission answers questions about all things potatoes including au gratin, baked, mashed, potato salad, french fries and much more. Dr. Potato is also available for guidance.

CAFÉ Vision Feature: Olive Oil
Click here to learn about proper storing techniques to maintain the quality of olive oil. While you are there, scroll down to view other videos including cooking with olive oil and information on the healthy benefits of olive oil.