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In Remembrance of Dave Prentkowski

Several years ago, I lost my only sister, Martha, to brain cancer. At the funeral service, in the midst of our grief, the parish priest put things in perspective. He told our family and friends, “We are not here to mourn Martha’s death. We have gathered here to celebrate a life well lived.”

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Confessions of Larry Bates

Larry Bates, director of dining services for Riddle Village in Media, Pa., would be in law enforcement if he weren’t in foodservice and doesn’t understand the hype around sustainability. 

David R. Prentkowski, longtime director of food services at the University of Notre Dame, died Aug. 9 in a drowning accident.

Ban aligns with college's mission to educate students on healthy eating.

Looking at popular Berkeley restaurants to bring to stadium.

A $15,000 prize will help expand program to six more colleges.

Culinary education is important and must be ongoing. To enhance our staff, our director of culinary has a newsletter that he sends out every week to educate everyone. Even I learn something new!

Fry replaced J. Michael Floyd, who was promoted in June.

University of Connecticut students returning to the Storrs campus this fall will be greeted by small plates at the renovated McMahon dining hall.

Southern Illinois launches Mi Cocina to satisfy Mexican-craving students.

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