GAINESVILLE - The Culinary and Nutrition Services department at Lanier Village Estates (LVE) in Gainesville was presented with a "Goldie" accolade at the Third Annual FoodService Director Magazine's Goldies ceremony which celebrates the gold standard in high-volume food service. <br />
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LVE's winning entry involves a program that melts down glass bottles into serviceware.<br />
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Resident Esther Safford teamed up with Culinary and Nutrition Director Dave McTigue to take on the challenge, using minimal resources, the main thing being a standard kiln. This award-winning idea has transformed everyday waste into culinary masterpieces and has become a dining room favorite at LVE.<br />
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Click on the link below for more information about the award and the project, including a video of the process.<br />
