Happy Veterans Day to all veterans past, present, and future! Thank you for your service. We are honored to work with many heroic veterans at The Doe Fund. Service comes in many forms, and our veteran trainees and staff continue to support the community in their...
This week’s edition of Food for Thought Friday explores a few essential elements of the science of baking. Creaming - A mixing method used to blend ingredients together. This technique is often used when making buttercream, cake batter, and cookie dough. Proofing- The final rising of shaped...
Mastering the art of cooking is a journey that transcends simply reading recipe books or learning basic culinary techniques. Our culinary arts apprentices understand the tireless effort necessary to meet this challenge. Their focus and dedication in the kitchen, the classroom, and at our many...
Angel is a testament to the fact that it is never too late for a second chance. At the age of 60, after several years of incarceration, Angel decided to join Ready, Willing & Able and change his life for the better. Despite some early...
This week’s edition of Food for Thought Friday explores the many dimensions of knife skills. Proper knife skills are critical, both to ensure safety and as a foundation for more advanced culinary methods. Below are descriptions of some introductory knife skill terms. Dicing - The process...
At the very core of our work is our Culinary Arts program, which provides hands on vocational training in the food service industry to participants of The Doe Fund’s award-winning Ready, Willing & Able program. Trainees gain a comprehensive education in the culinary arts that...
On September 9th, The Doe Fund had an incredible opportunity to join forces with Hunter College at their 3rd annual Street Fair, a collaborative event run through The Office of Student Activities and The Undergraduate Student Government. The fair welcomed the Class of 2019 and...
I had the pleasure to meet Mustafa, a recent graduate of the culinary arts program at The Doe Fund. Having spent most of his adult life incarcerated, turned his path and his future around with the help of the Doe Fund. Mustafa is driven by his...
One of the best parts of our graduation is the celebration after the ceremony in honor of the graduates. This year was no exception, with Marcell, the head chef in Philadelphia, putting together an unforgettable feast. Each year Marcell stirs up a new theme for the...
The thing that makes The Doe Fund so special is how familial it is. Everyone who is involved in the organization is an integral part of the equation and we truly couldn't operate our incredible Culinary Arts program without the guidance and support of our esteemed...