Delaware Tech culinary arts students Charles Fratticcioli and Ellie Keck both received $1,000 scholarships from the American Culinary Federation First State Chef’s Association during an August 28, 2017 association dinner. Their selection was based upon grade point average, an essay highlighting their goals, and culinary arts work experience. In addition to their time on campus […]
A celebratory ceremony and brunch was held today for the Summer 2017 Pre-Employment Transition Services Culinary Career Exploration Program at the Food Bank of Delaware in Milford. The program was made possible thanks to the Delaware Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Six students, Matthew Cannon, Matthew Cook, Keontae Mumford, Kenneth Proano, Deshawn Scye, and Joshua Timmons […]
Staff Report The next class of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware in both Newark and Milford will begin on Monday, September 25, 2017. Applications are currently being accepted for interested students. The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware has been in existence since 2002. Since its inception more than […]
According to the President of Milford’s McDonalds Paul Bertollo, located on North Dupont Highway, the business will be closing its doors today at the end of business. The building will be torn completely down and rebuilt as a new McDonalds. “We are a proud member of the Milford community. And, while we will be temporarily […]
As we celebrate our Independence day this weekend, the colors of the American flag and the smell of backyard cookouts will fill the skies. As your family prepared to gather around the grill, it can be challenging finding food that is fresh that contains no harmful chemicals. Living in an agriculture community in Delaware, families […]
By Terry Rogers There is no need to gather quarters, fight traffic and search for a parking space if you are looking for something to do on these hot summer nights. In addition to serving fresh, innovative American cuisine, sourcing much of the ingredients from local farms, Abbott’s Grill has planned several regular events each […]
Twelve members of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated their achievements on Tuesday, May 23 during a graduation ceremony for the 13th and 14th classes at the Food Bank’s Milford facility. The mission of The Culinary School is two-fold. First students are taught skills that are highly desirable to employers in […]
Born and raised in Italy, Franco Laragioni says he remembers Sunday dinners with his grandparents and parents cooking the old-fashioned way. He says it was that love of cooking that brought his father, Giuseppe, to the United States in 1981. “My father’s best friend had a chain of restaurants in New Jersey,” Franco said. “His […]
By Terry Rogers The newly formed Milford Hospitality Association, a community of business owners who want to work together to improve Milford, will hold their first event on Saturday, May 6 from 2 to 5:30 PM. The First Annual Julep Jaunt, planned in conjunction with the Kentucky Derby, encourages people to wear their big hats […]
By Terry Rogers In the next few weeks, Mule Run Meats, located at 1931 Bowman Road in Milford, will begin offering imported cheeses provided by The Cheese Board, a locally owned company. Owner Ken Blessing said that Mule Run will be selling these cheeses which will be imported from Italy, France, England, Ireland and other […]
