February 6 Newsletter – Shrimp and Grits Recipe

February 6 Newsletter – Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Grits have always been a staple food in soul food cuisine. What are grits? Grits are typically made from dent corn which is mildly sweet corn that is then treated with lime, and then coarsely ground to become hominy grits. During slavery, corn was a huge commodity,...
January 30 Newsletter – Reach One | Teach One

January 30 Newsletter – Reach One | Teach One

Welcome to our newest member on the CCAB Team – Chinica Bowles!   Through our training programs, we have had the opportunity to work with and train so many talented culinarians throughout our community. This year we launched our newest initiative, which...
January 30 Newsletter – Reach One | Teach One

January 23 Newsletter – Our Team is Growing!

Welcome to our newest member on the CCAB Team – Yu Pure!   Yu Pure graduated from our 4th cohort and was able to fulfill her dream as a Sushi Chef at one of the top restaurants in Charlottesville, Ten. We are more than excited to have her on board to teach...
January 16 Newsletter – New Classes!

January 16 Newsletter – New Classes!

Training Program We are super excited to kick off 2022 with our first cohort of the year!! This program is designed to not only provide the training but empower individuals to think differently; form new habits and change their trajectory.  Individuals will graduate...
January 9 Newsletter – Embrace The Journey

January 9 Newsletter – Embrace The Journey

Training Program Our life skills-based culinary training program offers an innovative solution that produces high-impact results, leading to two industry certifications (ServSafe and Certified Cook.) The program is an eight-week course with five weeks of hands-on...
New Year, New You

New Year, New You

Let’s make 2022 the year of personal growth!! No matter the size, we are all capable of making an impact in someone else’s life, and there are countless ways to use our strengths to give back. We can teach someone a new skill, buy a stranger something to...