Penn College News

Students Share Taste of Autumn at Growers Market

Monday, October 24, 2011

Offering samples of three seasonal cakes are, from left, culinary arts technology majors Antonia Castaneda, Avondale, and Katrina N. Grado, Williamsport; and Christine M. Reed, a culinary arts and systems student from Kingston Carving up some fun is Megan E. Spencer, Quakertown, majoring in baking and pastry arts Michael A. Petrizio, a culinary arts technology/hospitality management major from Sellersville, shows off one of his creations A long lineup of white hats cooks up a variety of delicious treats for Growers Market visitors Sporting his traditional 'Buy Fresh, Buy Local' cap, School of Hospitality faculty member Michael J. Ditchfield oversees the students' effortsStudents from Penn College's School of Hospitality celebrated the Williamsport Growers Market "Customer Appreciation Day" in typical hands-on fashion Saturday, carving pumpkins in a pre-Halloween competition and plating a variety of treats for hungry patrons at the downtown venue.