Attention Baking and Pastry Instructors!

CAFÉ has three opportunities for you to participate in fun and relevant professional development this summer.

CAFÉ and The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board are pleased to announce their second WMMB Contest for foodservice instructors at all levels.

This year there is a twist! There will be 12 winning TEAMS chosen for the all-expense three-day tour of Wisconsin Cheesemaking, July 17-20, 2011. The teams will consist of a student and a faculty member. You may choose your team in a number of ways, but only one recipe will be accepted on behalf of the team and either both individuals have developed the recipe OR an instructor can run a recipe contest within his/her own class to choose the winning recipe. Here are the specifics:

Theme of this year’s contest: Dessert Creations using Wisconsin Cheese!

Contest Rules:

Recipe must be submitted by Chef/Student team (see above)
Please do not enter if you have already been on a WMMB tour
Recipe must be done in WMMB template plus photo of dessert must be included. Click here to view the WMMB template.
Recipe must contain at least one Wisconsin Cheese—more than one even better!
12 teams will be awarded all expense-paid trip to Wisconsin. Do not enter if you cannot attend on those dates.
Recipe execution must be under 2 hours.
Recipes will be owned by WMMB
Deadline: April 1, 2011. Winners notified by May 1, 2011.
Winners will be based on creativity, eye appeal, flavor, ease of preparation, use of Wisconsin Cheese and name of dessert.
Submissions will be sent to \n marygpetersen@comcast.net .

Attend a chocolate demonstration June 23rd as part of your Leadership Conference registration in Johnson & Wales University’s (Providence) brand-new chocolate kitchen. Early registration is May 1, 2011. Get more information about the Leadership Conference.
Spend a week-end with instructors July 29-31 in San Diego as we explore International Desserts and are hosted by the Art institute of San Diego. You will be working with famed pastry chefs from around the world who will show you their tricks and tips. Desserts from France, Italy, Russia, China, and Vietnam in addition to American favorites will be featured. Get the online registration and hotel information. ACF continuing education hours will be awarded for all CAFÉ events. Early registration deadline is May 1, 2011.

The D.E.A.L. (Deal for Education and Learning) of the Week,
March 7, 2011

The 2011 foodservice trend predictions have hit the wires with healthy ingredients, product transparency and value once again top of mind with consumers. Adding its corporate resources and fruit expertise to the knowledge base, Dole introduces the 2011 DOLE Fruit Pairings—a list of ten fruit-forward and flavorful combinations that enable operators to satisfy customers with tasty, nutritious and value-driven dishes using DOLE Fruit products.

1. Mandarin Oranges & Chicken             6. Cherry & Lime
2. Apple & Pork                                        7. Pineapple & Fiery Peppers
3. Mandarin Oranges & Yogurt                8. Mango & Ginger
4. Strawberry & Almonds                         9. Melon & Bacon
5. Blueberry & Cranberry                         10. Peach & Spinach

Educators can click on the Fruit Pairings link to find a page dedicated to each combination, describing its unique culinary appeal and offering suggested recipes. Exponentially expanding the number of possible menu applications, the free DOLE Fruit Pairings Wheel matches each fruit/flavor pairing with proteins, aromatics, dairy and produce.

Dole’s 2011 Fruit Pairings pack a powerful flavor punch. Check out each duo’s dynamic menu possibilities on the Dole Foodservice website. While there, sign up to receive Dole’s new, eco-friendly “Straight From the Source” e-newsletter for foodservice operators.

Important Dates

April 1, 2011	Awards and Scholarships for Teachers Applications Due!
April 1, 2011	WMMB Faculty/Student Recipe Contest Entries Due
April 1, 2011	Presenter Proposals Due for Best Practices Symposium
May 1	Early registration fees for CAFÉ 2011 events end
June 23	Best Practices in Foodservice Education Symposium
June 23-25	CAFÉ’s Annual Leadership Conference
July 15-17	First-ever Sustainability Symposium for Educators
July 29-31	International Desserts Workshop
October 21-23	Catering Operations and Curriculum Workshop

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