News and Events
Feb. 1, 2013
Culinary Arts Student Wins S. Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Mid-Atlantic Regionals, Will Compete in Napa Finals
Culinary Arts major Alexxa Grattan took home the gold this week at the S. Pellegino Almost Famous Chef Mid-Atlantic competition. Read more.
Feb. 1, 2013
Dorcas Reilly '47 Honored at Drexel
The creator of Campbell Soup's famous green bean casserole recipe is an alumna of what is now our Culinary/Hospitality program. We celebrated her cultural contribution with a very special luncheon in the Academic Bistro. Read more on Goodwin Live and watch the video about the event.
Oct. 27, 2012
Cuisine from the Collections at Academy of Natural Sciences
Just in time for Halloween, Drexel’s Academy of Natural Sciences teamed up with Culinary Arts chefs to bring guests a cocktail party filled with creepy-crawly edible delights. Chefs Edward Bottone, Charles Ziccardi, Adrienne Hall, and Donna Maguireincorporated elements from the Academy’s collections into their recipes. Read more about the experience and get the chef’s recipes on the Goodwin Blog.
Oct. 7-9, 2012
Culinary Students Team Up With California Raisins
From Oct. 7-9, the Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) 2012, sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, set up at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City Philadelphia. Drexel’s Culinary Arts program was there to help promote the California Raisin Marketing Board (CRMB) at their booth. Chef Adrienne Hall developed a salad recipe (including raisins) that students David Klein, Becca Smith, Emily Rugh, and Erika Ellefsen prepared on-site and served to convention guests.
Oct. 6, 2012
Ancient Grains Challenge Comes to Bistro Kitchen
Local dieticians gathered at the Academic Bistro for Ancient Grains, an event initated by the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA). The dieticians broke out into teams to prepare dishes from a mystery basket of ingredients. Chef Richard Coppedge Jr., certified master baker, author, and instructor of baking and pastry arts at the Culinary Institute of America, was also at the event performing gluten-free baking demos. The event aimed to showcase how easy it is for people affected by celiac disease to maintain a gluten-free lifestyle.
Sept. 19, 2012
Chef Chuck Ziccardi hosts live cooking demo at The Porch at 30th Street Station
Chef Chuck Ziccardi showed the audience how to make Insalata Sformatina, an elegant salad that’s easy to prepare and makes a striking presentation. Read more about the event at the Goodwin Blog.
Cierra Bickel’s Co-op Let Her Work Beside Chef Jose Garces, Dr. Oz
Cierra Bickel completed her co-op at the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, where she met Iron Chef and Philadelphia restauranteur Jose Garces and renowned health authority Dr. Oz. Read more about Cierra’s experience on the Goodwin Blog.
