Anticipate change, prepare for it, and stay ahead of the market that will never slow down for us.

By Paul Sorgule, MS, AAC

Understanding the basics of seasonings and spice blends. What salt percentage is in your favorite seasoned salt and which pepper varieties are used in ground black pepper?

By Adam Weiner, JD, CFSE

It takes pecan trees seven years from planting to finally produce nuts. Farmers need to plan – sometimes 35 years ahead - and that is just what the Ivey family did in west Texas.  

By Thomas Smith
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National consumer survey finds for the first time consumers’ preference for honey surpasses white sugar.

By The National Honey Board

CAFE Talks Episode 17

Every chef has the dream of entrepreneurship, yet only a few are willing and able to take the leap. Regardless – the dream remains alive throughout a chef’s career. Those who are able to bring their dream to fruition understand that there will be sacrifices, but those who succeed know that compromising what they believe in is not an option. Join us for a lively and candid interview with Chef Tim Hardiman – chef/owner of The Tailor and the Cook award-winning restaurant in Utica, New York. Learn about Hardiman’s four important “stakes in the ground”: Know your Source, Sense of Place, Quality First and Always, and Create a Story Behind Every Plate. Relish the chef’s passion, commitment to constant learning, and ability to find work/life balance.

 Technology Award

Thanks to Mercer Culinary, we are pleased to announce that the 2021 Technology Award will be offered to individuals/culinary programs that successfully introduced technology in their programs.

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