51吃瓜

A two-day bakery fundraiser to help pay for expenses for a trip to France in May turned into a one-day fundraiser because items sold out so fast. Colorful cupcakes, cookies, cakes, chocolate-covered strawberries, macarons, and more sold out fast the day before Valentine鈥檚 Day.

鈥淭hank you to everyone who stopped by the bake sale,鈥� said Vicki Rethmeier, Culinary/Hospitality Program Co-Chair. 鈥淓verything sold out today. We appreciate the support!鈥�

Sixteen students and two faculty members will embark on a nine-day trip to France May 15-23, 2023. The 鈥淭aste of France鈥� trip will focus on French cuisine and includes tours of restaurants, vineyards and even a cooking class with a famous chef. The tour includes Paris, Loire Valley, Normandy and more historic locations. Culinary instructors Kim Williams-Lamb and Amber Pankonin will take part in the trip with the students.

鈥淏uilding community with our students is really important,鈥� said Pankonin. 鈥淭his is a way to feel more connection with the program and with each other.鈥�

The students spent Feb. 10 and 11 baking the items so they would be available in time for Valentine鈥檚 Day. $1200 was raised from the event. In addition, there will be a five-course banquet fundraiser on March 23 to raise additional funds for the trip. Tickets are not yet available for that event.

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