by Elise | Apr 24, 2026 | Chef Interviews, Chef Spotlight |
Chef Arron Gonzalez of Kai at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass didn’t initially have a linear journey into the culinary world. But as he found his way into the kitchen and developed a deep appreciation for the craft, he uncovered his passion for the art of weaving...
by Michelle Demuth-Bibb | Oct 15, 2025 | Culinary, Culinary Events, Featured Chefs |
A Note from The Culinary Vegetable Institute’s Executive Chef, Jamie Simpson: Catering and banquets, as a general understanding, shares a common European influence across hotels and event centers globally. Close your eyes and paint that picture. Black and white...
by Michelle Demuth-Bibb | Jun 19, 2025 | Chef Spotlight, Featured Blogs |
At just 7 years old, Lucas Trahan was already a regular presence in his mother’s kitchen, certain he was destined to become a chef. At that same curious age, he also dreamed of becoming an astronaut, which may have been a lofty ambition of his, but his...
by Chef's Garden | Dec 11, 2023 | Food and Nutrition
If you have a phobia of watching someone hold lusciously edible leaves in the dark, do not watch Farmer Lee in this video! Repeat: do NOT watch this video . . . Or perhaps you’re like Farmer Lee, someone who loves to embrace, use, and enjoy vegetables in uniquely...
by Chef's Garden | Dec 4, 2023 | Food and Nutrition
Farmer Lee Jones loves spinach! He adores the farm-fresh flavor, the plant’s robust texture, its amazing amounts of nutrients, and its ability to grow in cool weather—which makes spinach the perfect embodiment of one of Farmer Lee’s favorite sayings: that we’re...
