The Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts programs offer academic credit certificates in Hospitality Supervisor, Hospitality Professional, Culinary Manager, First Cook and Baking and Pastry, and Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees in Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts to prepare students for a career in the vast field of hospitality management and culinary arts.
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Articles
June 2020
6/3/2020 – The new normal for restaurants – Jay Kitterman
May 2020
5/27/2020 – Fresh summer shindig – Sheridan Lane
5/20/2020 – Old School Comfort Food – Sean Keeley
5/13/2020 – Celebrating with food, a bit different now – Jolene Lamb
5/6/2020 – Support your local restaurants! – Jay Kitterman
April 2020
4/29/2020 – Start with Compari and end with limoncello – Sheridan Lane
4/22/2020 – Simple ways to help a fellow human being today – Sean Keeley
4/15/2020 – Making do with what we have on hand – Jolene Lamb
4/8/2020 – Passover will be different this year – Jay Kitterman
4/1/2020 – Inspire children in the kitchen while at home – Sheridan Lane
March 2020
3/25/2020 – Remedies – Sean Keeley
3/18/2020 – Game of Scones – Jolene Lamb
3/11/2020 – My annual “What’s New in Disney Dining” column – Jay Kitterman
3/4/2020 – Renew your purpose; make a plan to get it from the garden – Sheridan Lane
February 2020
2/26/ 2020 – Try It and Diet – Sean Keeley
2/19/2020 – Hearty Breakfasts – Jolene Lamb
2/12/2020 – Strive for a plant-based diet – Jay Kitterman
2/5/2020 – Recipes from a special LLCC appreciation event – Sheridan Lane
January 2020
1/29/2020 – Homemade marinara and pasta the Italian way! – Sean Keeley
1/22/2020 – Winter salads – Jolene Lamb
1/15/2020 – Chocolate for Valentine’s Day – Jay Kitterman
1/8/2020 – A resolution to “simplify” – Sheridan Lane
1/1/2020 – New Year’s Lucky Foods – Sean Keeley
December 2019
12/25/2019 – No-Recipe Recipes – Jolene Lamb
12/18/2019 – Give Extra Without Doing Extra – Sheridan Lane
12/11/2019 – A pear a day – Jay Kitterman/Charlyn Fargo
12/4/2019 – Let’s Get Cheesy – Sean Keeley
November 2019
11/27/2019 – Holiday appetizers and cocktails – Jolene Lamb
11/20/2019 – The Culture and Cuisine of Spain – Jay Kitterman
11/13/2019 – Traditions or Traditional Now – Sheridan Lane
11/6/2019 – For my kids – Sean Keeley
October 2019
10/30/2019 – Halloween Treats to Make With Your Little Ghouls – Jolene Lamb
10/23/2019 – The future – Jay Kitterman
10/16/2019 – Life Beyond Pie – Sheridan Lane
10/9/2019 – Premium Idioms – Sean Keeley
10/2/2019 – Tips for Successful Baking – Jolene Lamb
September 2019
9/25/2019 – Visit an Illinois winery this fall! – Jay Kitterman
9/18/2019 – Rosé the Riveter – Sheridan Lane
9/11/2019 – Best of the Season – Sean Keeley
9/4/2019 – Fall flavors, move over pumpkin spice! – Jolene Lamb
August 2019
8/28/2019 – Eating local foods has great benefits – Jay Kitterman
8/21/2019 – Stir up your morning breakfast! – Sheridan Lane
8/14/2019 – My favorite cooking shows – Sean Keeley
8/7/2019 – Craft Cocktails – Jolene Lamb
July 2019
7/31/2019 – What color is your kitchen? Book offers a trip down kitchen memory lane – Jay Kitterman
7/24/2019 – Feel the BEET – Sheridan Lane
7/17/2019 – Capturing the season – Sean Keeley
7/10/2019 – Simple summer salads – Jolene Lamb
7/3/2019 – Summer beverages available locally – Jay Kitterman
June 2019
6/26/2019 – Bread Camp inspires – by Sheridan Lane
6/19/2019 – Fusion or mash-up? – Sean Keeley
6/12/2019 – Hummus vs. Baba Ghanoush – Jolene Lamb
6/5/2019 – Tips for grilling fish – Jay Kitterman
May 2019
5/29/2019 – Using summer herbs to their fullest – Nancy Sweet
5/22/2019 – Burger vs. Burger – Sean Keeley
5/15/2019 – What’s in season? – Jolene Lamb
5/8/2019 – Team building in the kitchen – Jay Kitterman
5/1/2019 – Picnics! – Nancy Sweet
April 2019
4/24/2019 – Peruvian Blends – Sean Keeley
4/17/2019 – Easter Desserts – Jolene Lamb
4/10/2019 – Passover: Tradition! – Jay Kitterman
4/3/2019 – Make your own outdoor grilling sauces – Nancy Sweet
March 2019
3/27/2019 – Salud! – Sean Keeley
3/20/2019 – Let’s Talk Buttercream – Jolene Lamb
3/13/2019 – New Disney dining (and other) experiences – Jay Kitterman
3/6/2019 – Homemade pizza is the best! – Nancy Sweet
February 2019
2/27/2019 – Tips and tricks for the kitchen – Sean Keeley
2/20/2019 – Don’t let baking bread intimidate you! – Jolene Lamb
2/13/2019 – Oils are a specialty at Robert’s Seafood – Jay Kitterman
2/6/2019 – Buddha bowls – delicious and healthy one bowl meals – Nancy Sweet
January 2019
1/30/2019 – Students create unique menus for spring – Sean Keeley
1/23/2019 – The best Super Bowl snacks! – Jolene Lamb
1/16/2019 – Resolutions include less plastic; new toys in the kitchen – Jay Kitterman
1/9/2019 – One-pot recipes for my least favorite months – Nancy Sweet
1/2/2019 – Chocolate and Chai – Sean Keeley
December 2018
12/26/18 – Preparing a New Year’s Eve party the hostess can enjoy too – Jolene Lamb
12/19/2018 – What’s in store for 2019? – Jay Kitterman
12/12/2018 – What to bring to a holiday gathering? Dips and spreads! – Nancy Sweet
12/5/2018 – What I cook when no one is looking – Sean Keeley
November 2018
11/28/2018 – Holiday cookie baking brings people together – Jolene Lamb
11/21/2018 – Popular Pasta House returning to Springfield – Jay Kitterman
11/14/2018 – Soup it up for a cold-weather meal – Nancy Sweet
11/7/2018 – Curry up! – Sean Keeley
October 2018
10/31/2018 – Exploring New Orleans culture through cuisine – Jolene Lamb
10/24/2018 – Eat your vegetables – preferably those from your garden! – Jay Kitterman
10/17/2018 – When in Rome … – Nancy Sweet
10/10/2018 – What would be your last meal? – Sean Keeley
10/3/2018 – Fall harvest recipes – Jolene Adams
September 2018
9/26/2018 – Confessions of a pie judge – Jay Kitterman
9/19/2018 – Squeeze the last bit of summer produce into recipes – Nancy Sweet
9/12/2018 – Not ready for summer to end – let’s grill some fish! – Sean Keeley
9/5/2018 – Heirloom tomatoes are the best! – Jolene Adams
August 2018
8/29/2018 – Snacks: the healthier the better – Jay Kitterman
8/22/2018 – Trip to Italy inspires culinary student – Elizabeth Wright
8/15/2018 – Try sous vide cooking for amazing steaks and lobster – Sean Keeley
8/8/2018 – Snacks from the garden – Jolene Adams
8/1/2018 – Develop your own mise en place for efficient and enjoyable cooking – Jay Kitterman
July 2018
7/25/2018 – Going vegan … or partially so – Nancy Sweet
7/18/2018 – My Latin Passion – Sean Keeley
7/11/2018 – Canning 101 … you CAN do it! – Jolene Adams
7/4/2018 – Tips to avoid food poisoning – Jay Kitterman
June 2018
6/27/2018 – Fresh, festive summer side dishes – Nancy Sweet
6/20/2018 – Enjoy summer with these Italian recipes! – Sean Keeley
6/13/2018 – Make your own energy bites – Jolene Adams
6/6/2018 – Opening a restaurant can be scary! – Jay Kitterman
May 2018
5/30/2018 – Chill out with chilled soup – Nancy Sweet
5/23/2018 – Try some new, bold flavors this summer – Sean Keeley
5/16/2018 – Throw a Graduation Party – Jolene Adams
5/9/2018 – Remember to tip your server! – Jay Kitterman
5/2/2018 – Morel mushroom season is here! – Nancy Sweet
April 2018
4/25/2018 – Have a salsa party! – Sean Keeley
4/18/2018 – Host a brunch party! – Jolene Adams
4/11/2018 – Culinary medicine is a new trend – Jay Kitterman
4/4/2018 – Vegetable focused cooking – Nancy Sweet
March 2018
3/28/2018 – Springtime and Scallops – Sean Keeley
3/21/2018 – Cooking with coffee – Jolene Adams
3/14/2018 – What’s new in dining at Disney World – Jay Kitterman
3/7/2018 – Irish Cooking – Nancy Sweet
February 2018
2/28/2018 – Learn how to make sushi! – Sean Keeley
2/21/2018 – Breakfast ideas kids want to make and eat – Jolene Adams
2/14/2018 – Do you know Hamantaschen? – Jay Kitterman
2/7/2018 – Root vegetables are tasty and plentiful now – Nancy Sweet
January 2018
1/31/2018 – Thinking outside the box lunch – Sean Keeley
1/24/2018 – The rise of bread – Jolene Adams
1/17/2018 – 2018 food and dining trends – Jay Kitterman
1/10/2018 – Resolve to cook more at home from scratch – Nancy Sweet
1/3/2018 – Make your New Year’s resolution stick this year – Marnie Record
December 2017
12/27/2017 – New Year’s Eve Party Appetizers – Jolene Adams
12/20/2017 – Weight Loss that Works – Jay Kitterman
12/13/2017 – Yummy cheese and cheeseboards are perfect for holiday get-togethers – Nancy Sweet
12/6/2017 – The Springfield Winter Farmers Market returns in January – Marnie Record
November 2017
11/29/2017 – Tips for piecrust and baking the perfect pie – Jolene Adams
11/22/2017 – Confused by fancy menu terms? Here’s a guide! – Jay Kitterman
11/15/2017 – A night in with good friends and delicious food – Nancy Sweet
11/8/2017 – Buy peace of mind with a local, pasture-raised turkey this Thanksgiving – Marnie Record
11/1/2017 – Planning holiday meals and baking? A list is essential! – Jolene Adams
October 2017
10/25/2017 – A trip to the British Isles – Jay Kitterman
10/18/2017 – Recipes inspired by a trip to Italy that you can take too! – Nancy Sweet
10/11/2017 – Pumpkin Spice and Everything … Fair Trade? – Marnie Record
10/4/2017 – <The resurgence of cast iron cooking – Jolene Adams
September 2017
9/27/2017 – Generation Z: a new challenge for restaurants – Jay Kitterman
9/20/17 – Create your own recipes for family and friends! Here’s how culinary students do it – Nancy Sweet
9/13/17 – Take the Eat Local September Challenge! – Marnie Record
9/6/17 – Easy Cooking – Jolene Adams
August 2017
8/30/17 – McDonald’s history in Springfield and coming changes – Jay Kitterman
8/23/17 – State fair demonstration recipes – Nancy Sweet
8/16/17 – Life lessons from food lessons – Marnie Record
8/9/17 – Simple summer snacks – Jolene Adams
8/2/17 – Vegetarians and healthy eaters love Food Fantasies – Jay Kitterman
July 2017
7/26/17 – Tomatoes … eat fresh or can? How about both? – Nancy Sweet
7/19/17 – Cooking with Herbs 101 – Marnie Record
7/12/17 – Kids in the kitchen – Jolene Adams
7/5/17 – Sugar – is it good or bad for you? – Jay Kitterman
June 2017
6/28/17 – Rosés are great summertime wines – Nancy Sweet
6/21/17 – Farm fresh summer cocktails – Marnie Record
6/14/17 – Relax and enjoy these sweet summer treats, worthy of Instagram – Jolene Adams
6/7/17 – The clean label trend in grocery shopping – Jay Kitterman
May 2017
5/31/17 – Summer salads can be the stars of the show – Nancy Sweet
5/24/17 – Why we need beekeepers and bees – Marnie Record
5/17/17 – Summer picnic potato salads – Jolene Adams
5/10/17 – The joy of tacos! – Jay Kitterman
5/3/17 – Home meal kits are convenient, but try some upscale recipes on your own! – Nancy Sweet
April 2017
4/26/17 – DIY food is worth the time – Marnie Record
4/19/17 – Mother’s Day food gifts – Jolene Adams
4/12/17 – What do Johnny Depp, Danielle Anderson and this columnist have in common? – Jay Kitterman
4/5/17 – Hot sauces are hot right now! – Nancy Sweet
March 2017
3/29/17 – A land owner and food grower – Marnie Record
3/22/17 – Coffee Dishes – Beyond the Drink – Jolene Adams
3/15/17 – Celebrating LLCC’s 50th anniversary with foods from 1967 – Jay Kitterman
3/8/17 – Don’t hesitate to cook fish at home – Nancy Sweet
3/1/17 – WWOOFING: A farm vacation experience – Marnie Record
February 2017
2/22/17 – Tea Time Treats – Jolene Adams
2/15/17 – Disney Springs: a delight for the senses, culinary and otherwise – Jay Kitterman
2/8/17 – Hearty soups – Nancy Sweet
2/1/17 – Food waste is everyone’s problem – Marnie Record
January 2017
1/25/17 – Feeling under the weather? Eat chicken soup! – Jolene Adams
1/18/17 – A culinary and historic tour of Boston – Jay Kitterman
1/11/17 – Chinese New Year dishes to enjoy – Nancy Sweet
1/4/17 – Better food for a better community – Marnie Record
December 2016
12/28/16 – Freezer Meals – Jolene Adams
12/21/16 – Watch for these food trends in 2017 – Jay Kitterman
12/14/16 – Inventive ways to use winter squash – Nancy Sweet
12/6/16 – The path to better health starts now – Marnie Record
November 2016
11/30/16 – Holiday treats bring back sweet memories and make new ones – Jolene Adams
11/23/16 – Registered dietician on aisle 3! Meet Charlyn Fargo Ware, M.S., R.D. – Jay Kitterman
11/16/16 – Try some San Francisco specialties – Nancy Sweet
11/9/16 – The Great Pumpkins of Illinois – Marnie Record
11/2/16 – Cinnamon spice and everything nice – Jolene Adams
October 2016
10/26/16 – Partake, Relish, Savor, Enjoy at Danenberger Family Vineyards – Jay Kitterman
10/19/16 – Savory and sweet apple recipes – Nancy Sweet
10/12/16 – Tis the Season for Garlic Planting – Marnie Record
10/5/16 – Creative Halloween Foods – Jolene Adams
September 2016
9/28/16 – Jewish New Year 5777-Greetings for a sweet year! – Jay Kitterman
9/21/16 – LLCC’s Bistro-to-Go features menu designed by culinary students – Nancy Sweet
9/14/16 –Create some buzz – plant a pollinator garden this fall – Marnie Record
9/7/16 – Easy Weeknight Meals – Jolene Adams
August 2016
8/30/16 – Food Halls – a new trend in Chicago dining – Jay Kitterman
8/24/16 – Is zucchini coming out of your ears? Here’s how to use it – Nancy Sweet
8/17/16 – Healthy eating for busy college students and others – Marnie Record
8/9/16 – Sweet Corn Desserts – Jolene Adams
8/3/16 – The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival – Jay Kitterman
July 2016
7/27/16 – Be inspired by a walk through the Farmers’ Market – Nancy Sweet
7/20/16 – Food trucks on the move in Springfield – Marnie Record
7/13/16 – Simple summer snacks for kids in the kitchen – Jolene Adams
7/6/16 – Wines and foods of Loire Valley, France – Jay Kitterman
June 2016
6/29/16 – Farmers Market vegetarian recipes – Nancy Sweet
6/22/16 – Preserving summer’s bounty – Marnie Record
6/15/16 – It’s strawberry season! – Jolene Adams
6/8/16 – Millennials’ cooking and dining preferences; a visit with Chefs Aurora and Jordan Coffey – Jay Kitterman
6/1/16 – LLCC Epicureans get a taste of latest Nashville food trends – Nancy Sweet
May 2016
5/25/16 – Old Capitol Farmers Market grows to meet increasing consumer expectations – Marnie Record
5/18/16 – DIY Wedding Dessert Bar – Jolene Adams
5/11/16 – Chef Augie Mrozowski of Augie’s Front Burner – Jay Kitterman
5/4/16 – Try some Mediterranean-influenced recipes – Nancy Sweet
April 2016
4/27/16 – Herbs: Then and Now – Marnie Record
4/20/16 – Spring Appetizers – Jolene Adams
4/13/16 – Eating your way through Mall of America – don’t miss the cheese curds – Jay Kitterman
4/6/16 – Morel mushroom season is almost here – Nancy Sweet
March 2016
3/30/16 – 5 ways to fool yourself into better health – Marnie Record
3/23/16 – The lighter flavor of spring baking – Jolene Adams
3/16/16 – Live Love Longer – Jay Kitterman
3/9/16 – Try new recipes to avoid a cooking rut – Nancy Sweet
3/2/16 – Reinventing back to the land – Marnie Record
February 2016
2/24/16 – Naked Cakes, the next trend in cake decorating – Jolene Adams
2/17/16 – The sweet treats of early Indian year festivals – Jay Kitterman, featuring LLCC student Amandeep Kaur
2/10/16 – Cook a romantic meal for Valentine’s Day – Nancy Sweet
2/3/2016 – Plan now for your best garden ever! – Marnie Record
January 2016
1/27/16 – Bread Baking 101 – Jolene Adams
1/20/16 – Food trends for 2016 – Jay Kitterman
1/13/16 – Comfort foods make you happy! – Nancy Sweet
1/6/16 – Food labels and their meaning – Marnie Record
December 2015
12/30/15 – New Year, New You with Ancient Grains – Jolene Adams
12/23/15 – Getting back on track in 2016 – Jay Kitterman & Charlyn Fargo Ware
12/16/15 – Holiday favorites from LLCC culinary staff – Nancy Sweet
12/9/15 – Spread some holiday cheer with condiment gifts made from scratch – Marnie Record
12/2/15 – Mason jar food gifts for the holidays – Jolene Adams
November 2015
11/25/15 – Autumn in Sonoma wine country – Jay Kitterman
11/18/15 – My tried and true Thanksgiving recipes – Nancy Sweet
11/11/15 – Fresh Farm Food in Winter – Marnie Record
11/4/15 – All things pumpkin spice – Jolene Adams
October 2015
10/28/15 – What is Illinois wine? I defer to the expert, Bradley Beam – Jay Kitterman
10/21/15 – Braising – Nancy Sweet
10/14/15 – Local beer and seasonal food pairings – Marnie Record
10/7/15 – Halloween fun foods – Jolene Adams
September 2015
9/23/15 – What you need to know about olive oil – Jay Kitterman
9/23/15 – Spice up the menu at football parties – Nancy Sweet
9/16/15 – Going whole hog – Marnie Record
9/9/15 – Reader Q and A, featuring apples and chocolate chip cookies – Nancy Sweet
9/2/15 – Take a cooking class! It’s fun, and there’s no yelling – Jay Kitterman
August 2015
8/26/15 – Heirloom tomatoes – “imperfect” but delicious! – Nancy Sweet
8/19/15 – Five Unusual Vegetables Not to Miss – Marnie Record
8/12/15 – Reader Q and A, featuring food websites – Nancy Sweet
8/5/15 – Summertime salsas and relishes – Nancy Sweet
July 2015
7/29/15 – Buon Appetito! Dining in Italy – Jay Kitterman
7/22/15 – Preserving the Summer Harvest – Marnie Record
7/15/15 – Reader Q and A, featuring blueberry/gooseberry pie – Nancy Sweet
7/8/15 – Create delicious cocktails with ingredients from the Farmers Market – Nancy Sweet
7/1/15 – Celebrate Independence Day with barbecues and picnics – Jay Kitterman
June 2015
6/24/15 – The Many Roles of Herbs – Marnie Record
6/17/15 – Best plants to ward off pests; prime harvest time for rhubarb – Marnie Record
6/10/15 – Make Father’s Day special by grilling with marinades and sauces – Nancy Sweet
6/3/15 – Top 10 tips for entering a State Fair culinary competition – Jay Kitterman
May 2015
5/27/15 – Fresh on the Menu – Marnie Record
5/20/15 – The solution to “what’s for dinner?” The well-stocked pantry – Nancy Sweet
5/13/15 – Asparagus – Nancy Sweet
5/6/15 – The basics for perfectly prepped summer grilling – Jay Kitterman
April 2015
4/29/15 – Not all foods are created equal-check out a local farmer’s market! – Marnie Record
4/22/15 – Your questions answered: Finding stones in beans and perfect fried chicken! – Nancy Sweet
4/15/15 – Quick and Easy Vinaigrettes – Nancy Sweet
4/8/15 – Fermenting Foods, It’s Worth the Effort – Marnie Record
4/1/15 – Our Family Passover Seder Traditions – Jay Kitterman
March 2015
3/25/15 – Bistro Verde – Nancy Sweet
3/18/15 – Nowruz, Passover and Easter – Jay Kitterman