Green classrooms prepare only in-season food, grown locally and sustainably. These are only a few reasons SRJC’s Culinary Arts Department earned the CAFÉ/Kendall College Green Award.

Discover the three types of olive oils while learning smoke points, storing information and the good news about olive oils health benefits.

Soybean oil has a high smoke point and neutral flavor. Also, new oils such as those made from the low-lin soybean are low in trans fats and make a healthy fat choice for cooks.

The nationally-recognized Dining Lab and Pastry Kiosk are student-run operations that double as immersive classrooms which earned the CAFÉ/IPC Innovation Award.

The modern-day chef’s uniform and hat can be traced back to the 16th century but some of the history is a little murky.