Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events consultant, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column about restaurant technology.
Category Archives: Community Education
In the news
Jolene Lamb, LLCC Community Education culinary coordinator, provided a cooking demonstration on how to make sugar snap pea salad with radishes, mint and ricotta salata on WICS Tuesday and discussed the LLCC cooking demonstrations that are taking place at the Illinois Products Farmers Market.
Sugar snap pea salad with radishes, mint and ricotta salata
¾ cup sliced radishes
4 ounces sugar snap peas, sliced (about 1 1/4 cups)
4 ounces ricotta salata, crumbled (about 1 cup)
½ bunch mint leaves, torn (about 1/3 cup)
1 clove garlic, minced
Pinch kosher salt, more to taste
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
In a large bowl, toss together the radishes, peas, ricotta and mint.
Using a knife or a mortar and pestle, make a paste of the garlic and salt. Place in a small bowl, and add the lemon juice and balsamic vinegar. Stir well to combine. Drizzle in the olive oil, stirring constantly, and add pepper to taste.
Pour dressing over salad, and toss well to combine. Taste, and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
Community Ed Culinary demonstrating grilling techniques
LLCC Community Education culinary chefs will demonstrate grilling techniques and serve up samples at three Ace Hardware stores this summer. Demonstrations will be from 10-11 a.m.
Due to rain last Saturday, the May 21 demonstration has been rescheduled for June 11, 1600 Wabash Ave., Springfield – Joshua Dineen, chef specialist.
Additional demonstrations:
- June 25, 900 W. Morton Ave., Jacksonville – Kim Carter, adjunct culinary instructor
- July 9, 1713 W. Spresser St., Taylorville – Jolene Lamb, culinary coordinator
LLCC hosting teacher professional development workshops
LLCC is hosting workshops that provide continuing professional development units (CPDUs) for K-12 teachers starting this summer. Workshops are taught by LLCC professors, and upcoming topics include honeybees, apps and games for the classroom, and coding.
- The Basics About Honeybees — taught by Dave Cox, professor of biology — combines self-paced videos, which are available June 1-14, with a hands-on session June 15 at the LLCC apiary on West Lake Drive next to campus.
- Free Apps & Games for Your Classroom & Beyond — taught by Christie Hovey, professor of business — will be taught via Zoom with two session options, July 13, 10 a.m.-noon or Sept. 8, 3-5 p.m.
- Implementing Hour of Code for Any Age — taught by Dr. Carmen Allen, professor of computer science — will be taught via Zoom with session options of July 19, 1-2 p.m. or Oct. 5, 4-5 p.m.
LLCC, in partnership with Ed2Go, also offers online open enrollment teacher professional development opportunities.
Registration and additional information are available at www.llcc.edu/teacher-CPDU.
In the news
Jolene Lamb, LLCC Community Education culinary coordinator, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Fresh strawberries.”
Community Ed Culinary demonstrating grilling techniques
LLCC Community Education culinary chefs will demonstrate grilling techniques and serve up samples at three Ace Hardware stores this summer. Demonstrations will be from 10-11 a.m.
- May 21, 1600 Wabash Ave., Springfield – Joshua Dineen, chef specialist
- June 25, 900 W. Morton Ave., Jacksonville – Kim Carter, adjunct culinary instructor
- July 9, 1713 W. Spresser St., Taylorville – Jolene Lamb, culinary coordinator
In the news
Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events consultant, wrote this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column, “Get into grilling!”
A presentation on climate change sponsored by the LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning will air on NPR Illinois Thursday at noon.
Kyla Kruse, director, communications, was interviewed by FOX Illinois on LLCC Commencement. In light of ongoing concerns about COVID-19, event seating will be limited. All guests must have a ticket and will have assigned seats. A livestream of the ceremony will also be available for family and friends.
In the news
LLCC was mentioned in the Sunday, May 8 New York Times in an advertising supplement called “Chicago Life.” An article on Illinois road trips recommends stops along historic Route 66, including the Springfield Lincoln sites. It mentions a collaboration between LLCC and the “History Comes Alive” program, called “History Cooks.” On Fridays, June 3-Aug. 5 at 1 p.m., the Lincoln Home National Historic Site will host cooking demonstrations featuring recipes from Lincoln’s time. History Cooks is being coordinated through LLCC Community Education Culinary by Jay Kitterman, consultant. Jolene Lamb, coordinator, will demonstrate Mrs. Lincoln’s White Cake on June 24.
In the news
Sally Cadagin, Academy of Lifelong Learning president, wrote the essay “Summer fun ahead for the Academy of Lifelong Learning” for the latest edition of Senior News.
In the news
Jessica Ingold, youth programs coordinator, was interviewed on Sports Radio 1450 April 25 regarding this summer’s College for Kids.