



CAFÉ Update September 8, 2025


Creating Visual Interest with Potatoes Offers Affordable, Stunning Culinary Lesson
Techniques like mandolin slices and Hasselback cuts help teach students food tastes great without taking a bite.
By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Invest in Your Continuing Culinary Education
Online courses help culinary educators keep skills sharp and may count toward ACF recertification hours.
By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Building an Environment of Excellence
Making excellence the foundation keeps mediocrity off the table.
By Paul Sorgule, MS, AAC
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U.S. Drinking Rate at New Low as Alcohol Concerns Surge
New Gallup Poll shows young adults and older Americans are embracing alcohol’s perceived negative health effects.
By Lydia Saad, Director of U.S. Social Research at Gallup
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Food is How We Celebrate, Connect, Explore
New research shows modern consumers are blending tradition with culinary adventure.
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Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service Announces Winners of its Eighth CAN-DO Challenge
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