Mar 27, 2024
Chefs have always served an important role in bringing people together and brightening their day. Cooking and a plate of food is comforting and part of a wellness regiment, but it can be so much more. It is a form of expression and a vehicle for storytelling, a way for people to connect, and a perfect vehicle for...
Mar 13, 2024
We lift a glass of wine and toast the wonders of a life well lived. In its color we see the care of the winemaker, its bouquet – the influence of terroir, its texture, the purity of the grapes from its humble beginning, and the experience the joy of being with those with whom we share it and the artistry of the...
Feb 28, 2024
Manage, Lead, Coach, Repeat – a tried and true process that sets
the stage for success in any business. Managers and leaders,
although not always the same person, are the facilitators of
business success, but it is the followership team that provides the
fuel for this to occur.
It is a leadership mindset designed to...
Feb 14, 2024
It’s a brave new world where what was once comfortable is now unpredictable. So many of the models of prediction that we used in restaurants and in culinary education, no longer work or work as well. The need for a great restaurant experience and the demand for qualified cooks and chefs has rarely been better, yet...
Jan 31, 2024
Chef to chef – this is what inspires us, this is what brings us together, this is how we move forward as an industry. Being part of something that is representative, collaborative, historically significant, and in tune with making a difference is inspiring. The American Culinary Federation, celebrating 95 years of...