


Community Outreach Award
Thanks to Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts for sponsoring the inaugural Community Outreach Award for 2021! This Award is open to culinary/hospitality programs or individuals making a positive impact in their communities via outreach programs such as food banks, recycling efforts, skill development for homeless, etc.




Onions’ Seasons, Colors and Flavors
Learn about the seasonality of onions including the differences between fresh and storage alliums. Try the classroom experiment to see and smell the differences.
By Rene Hardwick, National Onion Association

Pears Grow into New Roles During Pandemic
Canned pears lend their versatile flavor to sweet and savory dishes alike, which makes them the perfect candidate for innovative utilizations amid pandemic restrictions.
By Thomas Smith

New CAFÉ Events and $10,000 Award Deadline Fast Approaching
Don’t miss CAFÉ culinary educator programs: Award deadline April 1, NEW Coffee with CAFÉ webinars, and CAFÉ Talks podcasts.
By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor

Teaching OSHA Safety in Culinary Programs
Teaching the basics of knife safety, non-COVID-19 related PPE, lifting and climbing, and the importance of call outs. Part one of a two-part series.
By Adam Weiner, JD, CFSE

Hands-on Training During the Pandemic
Pivoting from feeding on-campus restaurant goers to feeding the food insecure.
By Paul Sorgule, MS, AAC