The Bug Banquet

By: Sabrina Mirabella “Part dinner party, part sensory experience with a pinch of performance art” For some people, the thought of munching on a cricket makes their skin crawl. For others, it’s intriguing. For Matt Kominsky and Chloe Bulpin, it’s inspiring.    Chloe Bulpin, RISD graduate, and Matt Kominsky, JWU Culinary Nutrition graduate, joined forces…

Food Waste Around the World: Japan

By: Karen Diep Recently, I took a trip to Japan that took me through eight cities and a countless number of temples. From this trip, I learned that Japan’s busy lifestyle demands convenience in almost every aspect of the people’s daily lives. This requires most meals to be quick, easy, and of course tasty. This got…

Interview with Kami Smith, Director of Culinary Showcasing at Pecan Deluxe Candy Company

By Melinda Russell Name: Kami R Smith Job Title and Company: Director of Culinary Showcasing; Pecan Deluxe Candy Company Education: Tennessee Technological University B.S. Foods, Nutrition, & Dietetics; A.A.S. Johnson & Wales Baking Pastry Arts Can you talk about your Pastry Chef Experience and certifications? My Pastry Experience is split in two dimensions: Productions &…