FM_QUICK LINKS_ A Penton Media Property May 21, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/foodmanagement/v/71 NOW ONLINE --2009 Silver Plate Awards Meet the Silver Platers! The onsite foodservice community's best-of-segment operators accepted this year's IFMA Silver Plate Awards. Getting personal with the 2009 onsite winners: Betty Perez, Marcia Smith, Stu Orefice and Bob Whitcomb. To view the full article go to: http://food-management.com/segments/colleges/silver-plate-awards-2-0509/ --Flik Named NRAEF Diplomate: VIDEO The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has inducted Julie Flik into its College of Diplomates, a select group of professionals who actively support and strengthen the advancement of professionalism and education in the industry. SEE THE VIDEO! To view the full article go to: http://food-management.com/news_briefs/flik_diplomates_nraef0520/ --Innovator: Dining That's Out of This World It may not be rocket science, but feeding the staff at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab is still challenging. To view the full article go to: http://food-management.com/segments/bi_contract/dining-thats-world-0509/ --Viewpoint Interview: AHF: "We Have a Lot to Gain." HFM's Bruce Thomas and ASHFSA's Deanne Carlisle talk about the consolidation of two major associations. To view the full article go to: http://food-management.com/segments/healthcare/ahf-lot-gain-0509/ --Food Feature: Bye, Bye Boredom! Chicken fatigue got you down? Here are some ways onsite chefs are bringing new life to the old bird. New recipes and ideas you can use NOW. To view the full article go to: http://food-management.com/food_feature/bye-bye-boredom-0509/ --Editor's Page: An Open Window In April, it was impossible to ignore the countless news reports on the H1N1 flu "epidemic." Emergency preparedness should not be undertaken only when crisis strikes. To view the full article go to: http://food-management.com/editors_page/open-window-0509/ --Menu Trendwatch: The Secret's in the Sauce Chef Cary Neff uses the power of sauces to add vibrancy, healthfulness and marketability to the menu. To view the full article go to: http://food-management.com/business_topics/menu_cuisine/secrets-sauce-0509/ --Re-invention Is Key to Success SFM Critical Issues Conference attendees convened at New York University's Kimmel Center in Manhattan. Although the state of their own personal finances was top of mind, attendees were eager to look at the bigger picture, as well. To view the full article go to: http://food-management.com/segments/bi_contract/reinvention-key-success-0509/ --Beverage Cart: A New Water Solution Something happened at St. Cloud (MN) State University last fall after Sodexo General Manager Stephen Miller returned from his summer vacation. Students seemed to develop a taste for water. To view the full article go to: http://food-management.com/culinary_trendwatch/new-water-solution-0509/ --Book Review: A Taste for Writing: Composition for Culinarians The skills needed for long-term employment in the culinary world now include marketing your own "brand" and developing creative "storytelling" skills. To view the full article go to: http://food-management.com/business_topics/menu_cuisine/taste-writing-composition-0509/ --Survey: Kids Want Wider Ethnic Choices A poll of school-aged students by the Y-Pulse, LLC, youth marketing research group supports the notion that youngsters are knowledgeable about and want more ethnic choices in school cafeterias. To view the full article go to: http://food-management.com/segments/schools/survey-kids-ethnic-0509/ --University to Promote Greens in Local Schools The Missouri Foundation for Health has awarded Saint Louis University a $248,000 "farm to school" grant to improve school lunches and teach business skills in the Maplewood Richmond Heights district -- and boost local farmers in the process. To view the full article go to: http://food-management.com/segments/schools/university-promote-greens-0509/ --Well Equipped: Dish Machine Basics Dish machines are an essential part of every kitchen and a capital investment that can't be avoided. To view the full article go to: http://food-management.com/business_topics/equipment/dish-machine-basics-0509/ --Just Desserts: Pizza Pie Robot, Bacon's Secret Appeal In this month's wacky and wonderful Just Desserts, we find Italian pizza purists facing off with machines and much more. 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