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For the fourth consecutive year, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts has been designated a Military-Friendly School, earning Top 10, Gold Level status for 2023-2024. Escoffier was ranked second in the nation among other institutions in the non-traditional/online/ vocational category. Military Friendly Schools demonstrate the highest levels of student support and satisfaction using best practices from the Departments of Defense and Veteran Affairs. They must also be in compliance with Department of Education laws and regulations regarding Veterans and the GI Bill.

Selecting the right foodservice equipment, china, furnishings, seating, outdoor patio seating and tabletop accessories is never easy, but thanks to Zink Foodservice, the task has become easier. The firm has a large showroom and test kitchen facility located at 5400 Patton Drive, in Lisle, Illinois. According to company executives, by having a broad selection of items on display, they can help dealers and buyers discover products and solutions for each buyer’s needs. As a portfolio rep, Zink represents best in class manufacturers providing china, glassware, silverware, catering equipment, supplies, kitchen prep, ovens and cooking equipment . Schedule a visit to their showroom. Contact them today.

– You can find the Zink Foodservice ad on page 2.

Pepsi is unveiling a new logo and visual identity system after 14 years that includes a bold typeface, updated color palette and a signature pulse. The new design showcases a bold typeface, signature pulse and an updated color palette, including the color black highlighting the brand's commitment to Pepsi Zero Sugar. Pepsi to implement the new look across all brand touchpoints beginning this fall, marking the brand's 125th anniversary.

Uncle Nearest Cocktail Recipe: ‘Founding Fathers’

Mike Harmon: Topeka, KS

• The Ingredients

• 1.5 oz., Uncle Nearest 1856

• 0.75 oz., St George Svpirits

Spiced Pear Liqueur

• 1 oz., Honey Tea Syrup - (See Below)*

• 1 oz., Orange Juice

• 1 oz., 2% Milk

The Method

Combine all ingredients except milk and stir to combine. Pour cocktail mixture into 1 ounce of 2% milk and stir. Allow mixture to sit for one hour to one day in the refrigerator so milk can separate and curdle (this is the reaction you are looking for). Once milk has fully curdled, pour the mixture through a coffee filter to remove milk solids. Serve in a chilled Nick and Nora glass.

Homemade Ingredient – Honey Tea Syrup*

• 0.5 cups honey, 1.5 cups black tea, 1.5 ounces Cynar

Combine 0.5 cups of honey with 1.5 cups of hot water, and 1.5 ounces of Cynar. Then, steep black tea bags in the syrup mixture until desired flavor is extracted from the tea bags (2 to 3 minutes). Let mixture cool and bottle.

– For more info about Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, visit unclenearest.com.

Hidden Valley Ranch, makers of America's favorite Original Ranch, is celebrating the launch of the new Pickle Flavored Hidden Valley Ranch. Available at Walmart stores nationwide just in time for spring, the dill-icious new flavor combines the creaminess of Hidden Valley Ranch with a new, tangy twist.

The Sunkist Industrial Series

Auto-30 Sectionizer

The Sunkist Auto-30 table-top sectionizer can sectionize up to 30 pieces of fruit per minute. The unit is U.L. Sanitation approved and comes with one blade set of your choice (4 each). It has an HMI Touchscreen with integrated controls for self-calibrating. It also features a Bump/E stop button for operator safety, with rear access safety panel. Its stainless steel design is versatile, spacesaving and cost effective. Cleanup is quick and easy. It comes with a one-year warranty.

– For more information, visit sunkistfs.com/equipment or contact your foodservice equipment dealer.

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So long as you have food in your mouth you have solved all questions for the time being.” – Franz Kafka

With VALERIE MILLER TRAVEL

Off-Season Vacations Are Big, Big Business

Escapes by Globus invite travelers to lose the crowds and find the best travel deals during the off-season. Catering to the extraordinary popularity of these tours that take place between November and March, Globus is increasing its Escapes portfolio by 15%, providing more travelers more elbow room at the world’s most iconic sties, leaving them more time to explore for less money. New Escapes by Globus feature new countries to explore, including Wales, Finland, Albania and Malta.

“Off-season travel is the hottest trend in touring,” said Steve Born, chief marketing officer for the Globus family of brands. “When the heat is off and crowds are halved, Escapes travelers can wind and bend their way through Europe’s narrow streets and alleys with the locals – only locals. Even better? Escapes are priced at about $100 a day and include Globus’ signature excursions, recommendations from local guides and the support of a Tour Director.” And, according to Born, Escapes by Globus have never been more popular. “Our Escapes bookings are approaching a record sales pace for 2023, up 33 percent (33%) over prepandemic levels,” said Born. “While all Escapes are showing positive bookings across the globe, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Greece and Ireland are leading the way. That upward trajectory in sales has opened-up possibilities for Globus to expand its Escapes portfolio, including exploring new destinations like Albania and Malta, Finland and Wales.” For more information visit globusfamily.com.

The company unveiled six new Escapes by Globus vacations:

• Finland Escape (6 days)

• Welsh Escape with London (7 days)

• From Prague to Munich Escape (8 days)

• Turkish Escape (8 days)

• Croatia & Albania Escape (9 days)

• Sicilian Escape with Malta (10 days)

Escapes departures also provide solo travelers an enticing reason to travel during the off-season thanks to no single supplement on a percentage of space on these special departures (while space is available). “We support the incredible journey solo travelers take from the moment they decide to go to the end of their vacation,” added Born. “By waiving the single supplement for a select number of guests on our Escapes vacations, we’re making it easy for solo travelers to say ‘yes’ to a world of exploration.”

Globus launched its new Escapes travel style in 2017 with just a handful of off-season vacations. Since then, the company has expanded its offerings to include nearly 40 Escapes, becoming Globus’ fastest growing product the tour operator’s vast travel portfolio.

About the Globus Family of Brands

Inc. is the privately held company that markets and sells the Globus family of brands within the United States. Globus, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways offer travelers unparalleled tour, independent travel package, river- and small-ship cruise options. Considered the world’s largest tour operator, with nearly a century of international travel experience, the Globus family of brands is dedicated to enriching the lives of travelers by turning foreign destinations into familiar harbors, where the expense of travel is forgotten and replaced by personal value. The Globus family of brands is a proud supporter of The Ocean Cleanup. For more information visit globusfamily.com.

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