The Center for Advancement of Foodservice Education, where our mission is to: "Connect the Foodservice Industry with the Foodservice Classroom."CAFÉ is the most dynamic resource for those who TEACH, TRAIN, MENTOR, IDEATE, INTERACT WITH, ADVISE, AND CHALLENGE students of the culinary arts. With nearly 1,000 culinary and baking programs from coast to coast. CAFÉ is the most respected support organization for those involved in educating tomorrows chefs, bakers, pastry chefs, savory chefs, and culinary entrepreneurs.
We all have days that focus on accomplishments and the joy of being alive, while on another day, we may feel less than stellar about how things went. Regardless of the perceived outcome, it is oftentimes that plate of food, prepared with care, and shared with friends and family that helps us to either celebrate or refresh, giving us a chance to face the following day with optimism and faith in humankind. Food is that powerful! It is the most powerful elixir of positivity, of unity, and of promise.
Various ethnic cuisines, filled with history and tradition are tapped into as antidotes and sources of energy and good vibes. Maybe none more universally referenced than Italian cuisine.
Join CAFÉ Talks Podcast as we chat with Chef Lorenzo Boni, Executive Chef for Barilla Pasta – America for a deep dive into the wonders of Italian culture through food. This is a real feel-good interview that everyone will enjoy.
3 Jun 2026
CAFE Episode 109 - LEARN TO WORK, WORK TO LEARN PART 2
John and Mary are 15-year-old high school students entering their junior year. The pressure is already on to decide about college and what they intend to do with the rest of their lives. As in the past, they sit at their desks and listen to teachers lecture about algebra, geometry, proper sentence structure, and American history. Standing at a whiteboard, their teacher outlines the critical points in today's lecture while John and Mary take notes pertaining to what they must memorize and work with throughout this phase of their education. In the back of their mind, they are trying to make sense of how this will impact their future jobs and lifestyle. They don't have a clue about what they want out of life, what they might be good at, what careers are available, or where they could fit. Yet, in two years they will need to dive into something.
16 Apr 2026
CAFE Episode 108 - Learn to Work, work to learn
WORK is a four-letter word that is an important part of a person's meaning and purpose. It is one key to becoming a contributing member of society and in the case of this podcast, a vehicle for building a person's competence, confidence, and productive future. Throughout history, the skills of the craftsperson and the foundation for the knowledge worker have been closely aligned with tactile work. Education works best when work is part of education.
Join CAFÉ Talks Podcast for a conversation with Alexandra Levit, CEO of Inspiration Work – a futurist consulting firm and author of her newest book: Make School Work, and Stephanie Reisner, President and CEO of GPS Education Partners, about work-based learning. You won't want to miss this first interview in a two-part series that can change our approach towards the education of this and future generations.
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