Dr Chong Li Choo, Programme Director of Bachelor of Science (Hons)(Culinology) received the President’s Award 2020 by Research Chef Association of America (RCA) recently during the RCA2020 Virtual President’s Address. Dr. Chong received this prestigious award for her impactful contribution to the association and industry for her tireless support in the mission of Culinology® in this region.
Chef Sharizan Azali, chef lecturer from Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Culinology has been invited by AJK College of Arts & Science affiliated with Bharathiar University of India to deliver a virtual sharing session entitled “ A Visual Journey into Malaysian Cuisine : Authentic to Fine Dining”. A group of 60 students and lecturers from the Department of Catering Science & Hotel Management and Taylor’s University School of Food Service & Gastronomy were attending the session. The 90 minutes session introduces the webinar participants to a transitory elements and facts pertaining to Malaysia and its cultural gastronomical aspects; specifically towards the modernization of Malaysian cuisine and the significance transitional from authentic to fine dining transformation. The great effect of Chef Sharizan in conducting this culinary webinar was highly appreciated by AJK CAS’ Principal, Dr. B. Satheesh Kumar, and all the participants.
Thirty–two (32) high-school students have disclosed the science of pH and hands-on experience in creating multi-colors and layers mocktails during the Future Movement Student Workshops. Students were enjoying themselves to learn the specification technology and a clearer picture of the beverage development processes food industry.