NATIONAL CONVENTION
July 22-26 | Gaylord Texan, Dallas
A BRIEF GUIDE TO THE CARE AND HANDLING OF THE MOST POWERFUL
CHEMICAL AGENT EVER WIELDED BY A CREATIVE CULINARIAN: SALT
Alton Brown
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Roman
The Chef’s Role In Catering Michael Roman, president/founder, Catersource Magazine, Conference
& Tradeshow, will discuss best practices for running a successful catering operation, including: chef’s
role as advisor to a sales team, protector of the company image and event architect. he will also
focus on the tactics of menu development strategies that will both please customers and increase
profitability. Sponsored by: Catersource Magazine, Conference and Trade Show
Miller
Flights of Beer & Cheese Dale Miller, CMC, WGMC, AAC, executive chef, Sperry’s, Saratoga
Springs, N. Y., leads this interactive session that will take you beyond Cabot’s award-winning
cheddars to explore its equally high-quality Greek yogurt, butter and crème fraîche. enjoy flights of
beer from harpoon Brewery’s broad spectrum of offerings while exploring modern uses of dairy in
small plates for all menu occasions.
Holleman
Ziobrowski
On Trend: Fresh Ways with Heirloom Beans & Whole Grains heirloom bean
varieties such as Good Mother Stallard and Peruvian Lima are the next evolution
in the bean boom. Chefs Michael holleman, director of culinary development, and
Jason Ziobrowski, CeC, corporate chef, Indian harvest, will demonstrate maximum
plate coverage and menu interest using heirloom beans and whole grains, boosting
check averages and profits. Sponsored by: Indian harvest
Marechal
Farmers Fresh Market Program Join Charlotte (N.C.) Marriott City Center executive chef Jean-Pierre Marechal for a conversation about bringing the farm to your kitchen. he will share the story
of his creation of an online farmers market, which is revitalizing the farming industry as it puts chefs
directly in touch with small local farmers. he will show how getting fresh produce has changed his
culinary life from menu writing to interacting with guests.
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