National ProStart Invitational April 18-20 in Anaheim, California Taste of Nebraska Monday, April 20, Embassy Suites, LaVista BaconFest May 17 th , 4–7pm, Cornhusker Hotel, Lincoln – a HEF Fundrasier! HEF Golf Outing June 29 th HEF Golf Outing – Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha Click here for updates on events! Describe your position with Cash-Wa Distributing. I am a District Sales Manager with CWD. I am responsible for sales and profit growth in an assigned region, using 25,000 items that CWD distributes. I coach a team of 7 individuals to accomplish both sales and professional growth. With what other groups or organizations are you involved? Lincoln Women’s Golf Association. I am new to the area, so I am not that active in the community yet. Why are you involved in the ProStart Program? I am passionate about education, and affording those without the means a way to accomplish personal growth, as well as positive influence in society. Food just happens to be the personal choice for me. What are your favorite things to do on a day off? Believe it or not- cooking. Being creative with my own dietary restrictions that I may be able to influence others and share my successes and failures. What are you most proud of (personally or professionally)? I LOVE to sing!!! Church, or car, wherever works for me. I am also engaged to a wonderful “hometown” man- Paul Laverack!! Denise Smith Cash-Wa Distributing Issue 8, March 16, 2015 “Liberty Love” at the Liberty Tavern The Liberty Tavern will feature a special menu from mid-February through mid-March. Ask for the “Liberty Love” menu & 20% of the sales from this menu will go to support the Hospitality Education Foundation and the ProStart program. Menu will be developed by Chef de Cuisine, Kimbler Harrold, a former ProStart student and current team mentor. Thank you to the faculty and staff at SCC who hosted a fantastic State ProStart Competition on February 28 th ! 2015 ProStart Teacher of the Year Louise Dornbusch is a champion for the ProStart Students of Papillion LaVista South. Since returning to Nebraska, Louise has established a strong ProStart program. As a military wife, she enjoyed many food experiences. This background has provided the depth to be an exceptional teacher and to successfully market ProStart to district administrators, parents, her community and the state. Her dedication and professionalism are demonstrated through her accomplishments. Each year, she supports three or four ProStart competition teams in Culinary Arts and Management. In 2015, three of her teams advanced from the Metro Area Regional to State Competition, where two of her teams placed in the top five in both Culinary Arts and Management. The 2015 Nebraska Team is from Papillion LaVista South. We are honored to present Ms. Louise Dornbusch with the 2015 ProStart Teacher of the Year Award!
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National ProStart Invitational April 18-20 in Anaheim, California
Taste of Nebraska Monday, April 20, Embassy Suites, LaVista
BaconFest May 17th, 4–7pm, Cornhusker Hotel, Lincoln – a HEF Fundrasier!
HEF Golf Outing June 29th HEF Golf Outing – Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha
Click here for updates on events!
Describe your position with Cash-Wa Distributing. I am a District Sales Manager with CWD. I am responsible for sales and profit growth in an assigned region, using 25,000 items that CWD distributes. I coach a team of 7 individuals to accomplish both sales and professional growth. With what other groups or organizations are you involved? Lincoln Women’s Golf Association. I am new to the area, so I am not that active in the community yet. Why are you involved in the ProStart Program? I am passionate about education, and affording those without the means a way to accomplish personal growth, as well as positive influence in society. Food just happens to be the personal choice for me. What are your favorite things to do on a day off? Believe it or not- cooking. Being creative with my own dietary restrictions that I may be able to influence others and share my successes and failures. What are you most proud of (personally or professionally)? I LOVE to sing!!! Church, or car, wherever works for me. I am also engaged to a wonderful “hometown” man- Paul Laverack!!
Denise Smith Cash-Wa Distributing
Issue 8, March 16, 2015
“Liberty Love” at the Liberty Tavern The Liberty Tavern will feature a special menu from mid-February through mid-March. Ask for the “Liberty Love” menu & 20% of the sales from this
menu will go to support the Hospitality Education Foundation and the ProStart program.
Menu will be developed by Chef de Cuisine, Kimbler Harrold, a former ProStart student and current team mentor.
Thank you to the faculty and staff at SCC who hosted a fantastic State ProStart Competition on February 28th!
2015 ProStart Teacher of the Year Louise Dornbusch is a champion for the ProStart Students of Papillion LaVista South. Since returning to Nebraska, Louise has established a strong ProStart program. As a military wife, she enjoyed many food experiences. This background has provided the depth to be an exceptional teacher and to successfully market ProStart to district administrators, parents, her community and the state. Her dedication and professionalism are demonstrated through her accomplishments. Each year, she supports three or four ProStart competition
teams in Culinary Arts and Management. In 2015, three of her teams advanced from the Metro Area Regional to State Competition, where two of her teams placed in the top five in both Culinary Arts and Management. The 2015 Nebraska Team is from Papillion LaVista South. We are honored to present Ms. Louise Dornbusch with the 2015 ProStart Teacher of the Year Award!
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2014 – 2016 Officers President: Chuck Parker, Pepsi Board of Directors John Benton, Venue Restaurant & Lounge John Coffey, Flatwater Bistro Kevin Mandigo, Greta’s Gourmet Adam Wagner, Nebraska Beef Council Lane Rosenberry, Sysco Lincoln Michelle Daize, World Eats Denise Smith, CWD Lincoln Jim McKain, Acosta Sales & Marketing Ron Burke, UNL Dining Services Jane Stone, Nebraska Pork Producers Chip Hawkins, Omaha Hilton Dena Ramos, Omaha Doubletree Tim Gobber, NBE Solutions Shawn Engberg, Alley Rose Jim Trebbien, Metro Community College Advisory Board Rhonda Herrington, Central Community College Beth Augustyn, Metro Community College Jo Taylor, Southeast Community College
EASY PAVLOVA 8 Servings INGREDIENTS: Egg Whites 4 Vanilla Extract 1 TSP Lemon Juice 1 TSP Granulated Sugar 1¼ Cups Cornstarch 2 TSP Heavy Cream 2 Cups Berries 3 Cups PROCEDURE: 1. Set eggs at room temperature for 30 minutes. 2. Separate eggs. Place whites in clean mixing bowl. 3. Preheat oven to 300F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw a 9” circle on the parchment paper. Set aside. 4. Beat egg whites until stiff, not dry. Gradually add sugar, about 1 TBSP at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat until thick and glossy. Gently fold in vanilla extract, lemon juice and cornstarch. 5. Spoon mixture inside the parchment circle, building edges slightly. 6. Bake 1 hour. Cool on wire rack. 7. In a small bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks form; set aside. Transfer meringue to service plate. Fill the center with whipped cream and top with berries.
A very successful 2015 Nebraska ProStart Competition was hosted by Southeast Community College Food Service/Hospitality Faculty on February 28. Jo Taylor, Program Chair, and six faculty members scheduled teams, recruited judges and provided feedback to the ProStart students. Eleven teams selected from three regional competitions prepared a three-course meal and presented their ProStartville, USA restaurant concept to chef judges from local restaurants and country clubs. ProStart alums, Chef John, The Venue, and Chef Mario, Hy-Vee Market Café returned as judges for this year’s competition. Congratulations to Papillion LaVista South Culinary Arts and Management “The Bus Drivers” Team, the 2015 Nebraska ProStart team that will compete April 18 through 20 at the National ProStart Invitational in Anaheim, California. The winning team was also recognized as having The Best of Pork entrée by the Nebraska Pork Producers. Since February 7, 32 ProStart teams participated in three regional competitions hosted by Southeast Community College Food Service/Hospitality, Lincoln; Scottsbluff High School and Metropolitan Community College Institute for the Culinary Arts, Omaha. Special thanks to the regional sites and their faculty and staff for hosting and supporting the Nebraska ProStart students. Teams competing at State received the following awards TEAM MERIT AWARDS
Team Food Safety – Papillion LaVista South “Tre Chef E Mezzi” Team Professionalism - Hemingford “Diner Chicks” Team Knife Skills - Papillion LaVista South “Vidorra”
SPECIALTY AWARDS Best of Beef - Roncalli “Crimson Sage” Best of Pork - Papillion LaVista South “The Bus Drivers”
NEBRASKA CULINARY & MANAGMENT CHAMPION
Papillion LaVista South “The Bus Drivers” The Nebraska Restaurant Association Hospitality Foundation looks forward to seeing all of you at the 2016 Nebraska and State competitions.
Silent Auction Items Needed! We are looking for items for the Taste of Nebraska Silent Auction! The funds generated by items donated by a HEF Board Member, ProStart Teacher, or ProStart Student will go directly to the Hospitality Education Foundation! Deadline for item donations is April 10th. Contact Brandy if you have something to donate! Examples: Gift Cards, Gift Baskets, Tickets to Concerts or Events, Husker Apparel or Husker Tickets, and electronics.
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