NRTC Culinary Arts

08/17/2026

I spy some NRTC students 👀

08/06/2026

Regional Officer Angelina and chapter member Amillia attended our Region 11 Summer Planning Meeting today! Our Regional Council did an outstanding job leading the meeting and has an exciting year planned. We left with plenty of new ideas, fresh inspiration, and are ready to make this our best year yet. Here’s to an incredible year of leadership, service, and FCCLA activities!

08/02/2026

Where Was Chef Daniel?

This past week, I escaped to Navarre, Florida for a little vacation filled with sunshine, beautiful beaches, family time, and of course some incredible food!

Fun fact: Navarre is often called “Florida’s Most Relaxing Place” and is known for its sugar-white sand, emerald-green waters, and some amazing fresh Gulf seafood.

Picking a favorite meal this trip was nearly impossible, so I’m giving you my Top 2!

🥩 #1 – The Navarre Oscar from Emerald Waterfront

This dish featured a 9 oz. filet topped with a Parmesan risotto cake, blue lump crab, shrimp, asparagus, and a rich Béarnaise sauce. It was one of those meals where every bite was just as good as the last! Fun fact: An Oscar-style entrée is a classic steakhouse preparation topped with crab, asparagus, and Béarnaise sauce—perfect for showcasing fresh seafood alongside a great steak.

🍣 #2 – Sushi from The Slippery Mermaid

We couldn’t decide on just one roll, so we tried several:
🍣 Psycho Mermaid – Shrimp tempura, avocado, cream cheese, baked surimi blend, and eel sauce.
🍣 Steeler Pleaser – Seared steak, avocado, cream cheese, bacon, sriracha, eel sauce, spicy mayo, crunchies, and jalapeño salsa. This one definitely lived up to its name! I’m usually not a fan of spicy food, but wow…it was worth the heat!
🍣 Slippery Mermaid – Surimi, avocado, cucumber, seared yellowfin tuna, crunchies, scallions, fish roe, and eel sauce.
🍣 Philly Roll – Smoked salmon, cucumber, cream cheese, and sesame seeds.

One of my favorite parts of traveling is discovering new restaurants and trying dishes I can’t get at home. You never know when you’ll find inspiration for a future recipe, classroom lab, or even a new favorite ingredient!

What has been your favorite dish while traveling? 🍣🌯🍗

07/27/2026

07/17/2026

Where was Chef Daniel?

I had the opportunity to join fellow FCS educator Mrs. Harkey as a panelist at the EdCafe Conference, held at the efactory Coworking Space. Together, we shared how career and technical education can be integrated into the classroom to provide students with meaningful, real-world learning experiences that prepare them for future careers.

EdCafe is a grassroots professional learning organization dedicated to connecting educators, higher education, industry partners, and community leaders to improve student outcomes. This year’s mini-conference focused on building bridges between PK–12 education, higher education, and the workforce by highlighting innovative hiring models, successful apprenticeships, and student-led perspectives on workforce readiness.

Thank you to EdCafe for the opportunity to be part of such an inspiring event and to collaborate with educators who are passionate about preparing students for success beyond the classroom.

07/13/2026

06/22/2026

🌟 Region 11 Award Nominations Are Now Open! 🌟

Help us recognize the outstanding individuals who make a difference in Family and Consumer Sciences education.

🏆 Adviser of the Year
🎖️ Honorary Membership Award
🍎 Retiring Teacher Recognition

Take a moment to nominate a deserving colleague, supporter, or retiring educator who has made a lasting impact on students, programs, and our profession.

Submit your nominations today and help us celebrate excellence across Region 11!

06/17/2026

Where Was Chef Daniel?

Chef Daniel recently traveled to Daytona Beach, Florida, and enjoyed some incredible food along the way! From Poke Tuna Tacos and Shrimp Tacos to a juicy Bison Burger, every meal was packed with flavor.

My favorite? Without a doubt, the Poke Tuna Tacos. They were topped with Hawaiian sauce, cucumber, and red onion, served over a fresh slaw, and finished with a cucumber wasabi ranch. The combination of flavors was absolutely amazing and made for a meal I won’t forget!

What’s the best thing you’ve eaten while traveling this summer? 🍔🌮🍤

06/15/2026

Check out Angelina’s regional officer report!

Angelina Noble, from Nevada RTC is our Regional Reporter. Angelina shares 5 reasons you should join FCCLA.