Baking & Culinary Articles

A record 15 Pennsylvania College of Technology students were hired by Phillips Seafood to serve internships in the iconic Maryland company’s Ocean City establishments this summer.

Campers prepare daikon radishes for a salad garnish. Chef Frank M. Suchwala, assistant professor of hospitality management/culinary arts, helps a student learn knife skills as she minces parsley. The students’ final buffet (just a portion is shown here) shows off their hard work. – A student dices carrots using safe cutting procedures. Chef Craig A.

Pennsylvania College of Technology bestowed Excellence in Teaching Awards upon three faculty members during commencement ceremonies held May 15-16 at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport. As part of the Distinguished Teaching Awards program, Penn College President Davie Jane Gilmour presented Excellence in Teaching Awards to Roy H. Klinger, instructor of collision repair; Charles R.

In an atypically calm moment, Penn College students and faculty take a photographic pause from their Derby duties.

In a matter of days, students in hospitality majors produced two eye-popping events that showed off their food artistry.

Thirty-eight Pennsylvania College of Technology students have been selected to cook for thousands at the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby on May 2. Known as “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” the tradition-steeped Kentucky Derby attracts more than 150,000 guests, including its fair share of celebrities.

A selfie from the set Penn College on "PA live!" Fennel bulbs and orzo pasta await preparation in this chef's-eye look at the ingredients at hand. Mary G. Trometter,  assistant professor of hospitality management/culinary arts, assisted by James E. Culp, a culinary arts technology major from Northumberland, prepared Toasted Orzo on WBRE-TV’s “PA live!” on Wednesday for co-host Jasmine Brooks.

A cake inspired by Frank Sinatra’s “Come Rain or Come Shine” took the top prize in Pennsylvania College of Technology’s annual cake competition. The theme for the March 3 contest was “Love Songs.” The cake was designed by Kelsey L. Park, of State College, whose winning techniques included pulled-sugar roses, piped “cornelli lace,” hand-piped lettering and fondant piano keys.

Chef Charles R. Niedermyer II, during "World Cup of Baking" competition at Johnson & Wales University. After a 15-month effort that culminated in last week's final round in Providence, Rhode Island, Chef Charles R. Niedermyer II was not selected to compete at the 2016 Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie in France.

A unified 'Grateful Bread' shows its team spirit. The first course: fresh citrus salsa with spinach salad served in a crisp-angel-hair-and-Parmesan basket, with drops of pomegranate juice reduction. The judging team, diligently meeting its responsibilities in Le Jeune Chef Restaurant.