That simple dish that your grandmother made – a dish likely passed down from her grandmother is more than just a memory. That dish reflects an understanding of source, tradition, culture, family, good times and challenging ones, economics and place. As important as it is for young cooks to understand how to cook, it is equally important to know the history of why to cook a certain way – what brought that dish to this place, at this time. Join us for an interesting conversation with Jeff Roberts of Cow Creek Creative Ventures. Jeff is an author, food historian, and an advocate for farmers, cheese makers, and food artisans of all types. Listen in as we share thoughts about the importance of history to the art and science of cooking.

CAFE Talks Episode 16

CAFÉ Talks Podcast #8 – Sample Lesson Plan

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

Boards, councils and associations offer informative resources perfect for supporting all levels of online and in-person culinary curriculums.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor

Looking Back to Look Forward: Celebrating and reflecting on 20 years of innovation and discovery.

By McCormick Flavor Solutions

New GMC stories focus on ideas and activities geared toward active learning instructing.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor

CAFE Talks Episode 15

When a person has that a’ha moment, you know that moment when he or she thinks: “This is what I was meant to do with my life”. At that moment there is a rush of adrenaline that provides the fuel for a sense of purpose. It may be said that people choose a career, but with chefs the rule is that the career chooses them. From that point on, a person becomes a sponge – seeking to learn whatever he or she can, engage in every opportunity, embrace the challenges thrown his or her way, and relishing the experiences that result. Join our conversation with Chef Michael Beriau, a career chef of extraordinary talent and a passion for the people and the environments of the kitchen. He is a competitor and a mentor, a person who truly loves what he does. When asked how important culinary competition is to a chef’s career, he states: “After competing at the highest level I found that I never viewed food and how I approached it in the same manner.” There was only one way to approach his craft – all in. Doing every task at the highest level was the only way to approach the job.

Instructors know culinary students understand foodservice economics when the class shakes their heads in disbelief at the profit earned for $100 in sales. Students must understand the bottom line.

By Adam Weiner, JD, CFSE