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Culinary Concepts Owner featured by VPM
Owner and leader of Culinary Concepts AB, Antwon Brinson, gets featured by VPM. This article delves into Antwon's background, beginnings and passion.Brinson is the owner of Culinary Concepts AB in Charlottesville, where he and his team teach culinary arts to a wide...
Grilled Okra Recipe and Cooking Video
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT OKRA 1. Okra is originally from Northern Africa. 2. Okra made its way over to America during the Transatlantic Slave Trade. 3. Okra can be sauteed, grilled, braised, and pickled - it is a very versatile vegetable! 4. Okra is mild in...
February 13 Newsletter – Picture This!
Highlight This week we wanted to take a moment to highlight a good friend and our exclusive photographer Kori Price. Kori Price is a photographer and writer based in Charlottesville, Virginia. She is also the host of the Charlottesville chapter of CreativeMornings and...
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
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 opens the...
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 our...
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
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...