Florida Education Institute is hosting multiple culinary events this week that highlight student talent and foster community engagement through food. The institution's partnership with Univision allows culinary arts students to gain practical experience by catering a studio event for media professionals, providing valuable real-world exposure in a professional setting.
On Thursday, the institute will offer complimentary pizza to students on campus to promote relaxation and camaraderie between classes. This casual gathering aims to help students connect and recharge during their busy academic schedules while reinforcing the community atmosphere that FEI emphasizes throughout its educational approach.
The week concludes with an Adult Cooking Workshop - Latin Fiesta Night at Doral Central Park on Friday evening. The hands-on cooking class features a menu including tostones with avocado crème and mango pico, mojo-marinated skirt steak with yuca mash and chimichurri, and dulce de leche lava cake. Tickets are available for $40 per person through the institution's website at FEI.edu, making professional culinary education accessible to the broader community.
Chef Maria Gonzalez, Director of the Culinary Arts program at FEI, stated that food has the power to bring people together, emphasizing how these events allow students to sharpen their culinary skills while making meaningful connections with the Miami community. The events demonstrate FEI's commitment to practical learning and community engagement, providing students with valuable real-world experience while strengthening local relationships through shared culinary experiences that bridge academic training with professional application.
