Help students overcome their fear of writing while encouraging well-written papers by asking students to read aloud and presenting them with short, quality pieces to evaluate.

Dr. Fred Mayo, CHE, CHT

The benefits of volcanic ash soil, sun and mountain streams are revealed in delicious pears from fresh Anjou to the peeled, poached and canned Bartlett.

By Thomas Smith

Chef Pazmiño offers excellent suggestions for tools that go beyond the basic requirements for a pastry tool kit from a book to customized wire whisk for drizzling glazes.

By Chef David Pazmiño of Newbury College

The National Watermelon Promotion Board has created an American Culinary Federation (ACF) accredited culinary curriculum for instructors, students, and chefs. The lesson plans and presentations can be used in the classroom or as an online tool or for personal development.

The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) presents the latest segment of its World Culinary Arts Video Series focusing on the cuisines of Thailand, now streaming online.

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Instructor and Program Awards

There are four great awards sponsored through CAFE to recognize outstanding individuals and programs.

Deadline for submission is April 1, 2018.

Resources and Prizes for You

The Gold Medal Classroom: 
The official ezine for CAFE   |   February 2018 issue

Blu1877 takes on technology and imagination in its development of 3D printed pasta.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor and Jacqueline Delgado, business development at Blu1877