CAFÉ award recipients, Taste of CAFÉ launched and the low-down on alt meats

FEATURES

CAFÉ honors 11 culinary educators with 2021 awards. Read stories highlighting their outstanding and award-winning accomplishments.

The alternative meat market is driven by consumers’ desire for health and their environmental concerns.

More than 10 regional Taste of CAFÉ workshops slated for educational institutions this fall.

COLUMNS

Guest Columnist Dr. Jennifer Denlinger: Using brownies to help students overcome preconceived notions about healthy eating.

50 Minute Classroom: Beginning the school year with engaging activities including games and discussion ideas.

Think Tank: Start your engines but keep your foot on the brake. Creating a new post-pandemic normal that doesn’t feel normal.

MEET THE GROWERS

Mushrooms: Shining the light on growing mushrooms in the dark.

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 Plan: Chef Daniel Pliska

Chef Daniel Pliska asked five expert pasty and dessert chefs to give their opinions on everything from fundamentals to nomenclature regarding a dessert menu. He then put together an insightful Powerpoint presentation which can be used by chef educators in teaching courses focusing on baking/pastry/menu design to theory classes to hands-on technique courses.

CAFÉ Industry Resource Center Feature: American Egg Board

Eggs are utilized across all day parts and are a natural source of high-quality protein. From James Beard recipients to cookbook authors to culinary educators, chefs incorporate eggs in nearly all dishes. This site features informative sections highlighting egg production, handling, and safety, a video recipe series created in partnership with the CIA, as well as information on culinary trends.

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