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February Events:

WHAT:  Jamie, along with Eat'n Park Hospitality Group managers and chefs, offered their expertise during the Sustainability in Food Service Industry sessions, primarily focusing on how to partner with farms, understanding new food labels and how to incorporate more fresh and local foods on the menu during the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture's (PASA) 21st annual Farming for the Future Conference.  This widely regarded event brings together an audience of over 2,000 farmers, processors, consumers, students, environmentalists, business and community leaders, as well as chefs who will learn more about practical training and topics for farmers, environmental issues, and sustainability

Moore instructed a class on how to read and understand new food labels as well as focus on, for example, the differences between ultra-pasteurized milk, pasteurized milk and raw milk.  In addition to Moore, Mike Passanita, Parkhurst executive sous chef at St. Francis University, taught a class on partnering and building relationships with local farmers; while Mike Galterio, Eat'n Park Hospitality Group food code specialist, offered his expertise on creating HACCP guidelines when using for example, home-grown foods. For more information on the Sustainability in the Food Service Industry sessions, please see details here.

WHEN: February 1-4, 2012

WHERE:  The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, Pa 16803

WHAT: Jamie will present "Consumer Confusion", a presentation about deciphering the terms of food manufacturers, as well as describe his responsibilities of sourcing fresh, healthy foods for Cura's many dining service venues, including Sherwood Oaks. The presentation will take place during Sherwood Oaks first mini food, hosted by the Cura Hospitality Dining team.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 21, 2012

WHERE:  100 Norman Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066