Testimonials
I am writing
in support of The Educated Palate's Culinary Flavors sensory
training kit. The Community College of RI has developed a new,
innovative Culinary Arts Certificate program, and we are constantly
searching for teaching aides that enhance the learning experience
for our students. The Culinary Flavors kit appears to have that
potential. Our Chef Instructor feels very strongly that the
scent-taste-name connection of herbs and spices is an important
part of the creation of delicious tastes. After one experience
with the kits, students seemed to have a "...heightened
awareness of the importance of the olfactory senses in cooking
and the part they play in the full culinary experience."
said Ken Collins, Chef Instructor at CCRI.
We feel
this teaching tool can benefit our students, and we will suggest
that it be incorporated into our curriculum. Our goal is for
every CCRI Culinary student to have his/her own kit so that
they can continue to hone the skills of taste and smell recognition...skills
that will give them an edge in the industry and lead to enhanced
employment opportunities.
Sincerely,
Emilio A. Colantonio
Director
Community Education
Divinsion for Life Learning
Community College of Rhode Island
May 30,
2005
Ms.Kathleen McCann
The Educated Palate
142 Turner Avenue
Riverside, RI 02915
Dear Kathleen,
As
I mentioned in our telephone conversation recently, my children
and I really enjoy the culinary taste kit.
My
soon to be twelve year old son loves watching me guess the
incorrect flavor! He has now mastered at least half of the
box by taste and has made it a personal challenge to know
more flavors than his ten year old sister.
I've
no doubt that this kit will be valued by inspiring chefs or
all ages as it is both fun and educational.
Best
Wishes,
Lori Bedrosian
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