NEW TO YOU

There is new nomenclature for names of pork cuts which have been USDA approved.  Sign up for “The 400” which is the National Pork Board’s newsletter to keep up to date for your classrooms!

For example, some of the new names include T-Bone Chops, Porterhouse Chops, Sirloin Chops and more. 

Go to www.porkfoodservice.org to sign up for the FREE newsletter.

TED Talks

I urge you to take some time to listen to the TED Talks About Education hosted by John Legend.

This program (I saw it for free on my PBS app on my IPad) features presentations by several classroom educators and students and leaders (for example:  Bill Gates!).  Some highlights from the very short presentations:

  • Spark their imagination!  There is a difference between knowledge and understanding.
  • Recognize “grit” in your students, passion and perseverance for long term goals.  “Living life as a marathon runner is more effective than a sprint”  And, BTW, talent does NOT necessarily make you gritty!
  • Bill Gates feels as if everyone needs a coach.  We improve with feedback.  Who doesn’t get enough feedback/coaching?  Teachers!  He has set up a MET (Measures of Effective Teaching) and says it will cost $5 Billion, but that’s only 2 percent of all the teachers’ salaries!  “Give them tools” he says!
  • Another speaker from the Harlem’s Children’s zone said that we are still (mostly) teaching the way we did when there were rotary phones!  He feels that we are walking over an educational cliff.

There’s more!  I urge you to listen to some or all of this excellent program.  I guarantee it will make you think!

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Just a few weeks left to enter the 2013 Discover Duck Recipe Contest for Chefs & Culinary Students! 

The 2013 Discover Duck Recipe Contest features more prizes than ever with awards for each of the top 5 finalists in the chef contest and in the culinary student contest over $15,000 total!  Contest begins March 1, and runs through June 7, 2013.  

This year we're looking for duck appetizer or small plate recipes that can be shared by 2-4 people.  Click here for complete rules and entry forms!

Check out last year's prize-winning recipes here.  

 

This Year’s Leadership Conference

  • There is a compact agenda:  Thursday afternoon to Saturday afternoon
  • Includes both educational best practices as well as industry updates
  • Features great hotels on Biscayne Bay
  • Offers early-morning hospitality walks around the park
  • There is time for you to discover the Miami/South Beach food scene on Friday night
  • It’s NOT too late to register!
  • Includes ACF continuing education hours
  • Open to chefs, secondary and postsecondary instructors
  • There is something for everyone!

Important Dates

May 17: Cut off for the Key Biscayne Marriott in Miami hotel discounted price of $129/night. Rooms are limited.  Book Your Room Now! »

May 29: Cut off for the Doubletree Hotel in Miami, same rate, next door to the Marriott. Get more information »

June 20-22: 9th Annual CAFÉ Leadership Conference, Hosted by Miami Culinary Institute and Johnson & Wales University/N. Miami Register Now! »

October 18-20: The Science of Baking workshop, Hosted by Sullivan University, Louisville, Kentucky Register Now! »

 

All CAFÉ Events award ACF continuing education hours.  Registration can be done on line at http://www.cafemeetingplace.com/cafe-events   You can request to be billed or use a credit card.

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