Chef Mark Mattern, MBA, CEC

Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 Hours in a day is not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee. A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full... They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous 'yes.' The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the

Chef, Restaurant Owner Killed On Bicycle JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The employees and regular customers of a Southside restaurant are mourning Johnnie Jones, who died Wednesday night after he was struck crossing Atlantic Boulevard on his bicycle. Jones, 52, the executive chef and owner of Genesis Cafe on Old Kings Road, died after he was hit by a pickup truck about 8 p.m. near the intersection of Holmesdale Road in St. Nicholas. Jones was taken to Shands-Jacksonville Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. Police announced Thursday morning that he died. Police said Jones pulled out from the median in front of an oncoming pickup truck. Investigators said the pickup had a green light and did not have enough time to avoid hitting Jones. Story continues below ↓ Detectives said there was no indication that either the driver or the bicyclist involved was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Police said because the driver of the pickup truck had the right of way, he would not be charged.

We have a need dinning lab. The view is awesome. The china impressive, and we are ready to cook. The graphic design students are thinking up logos and names. Our interior design students are thinking of way to make the room more inviting. What are your thoughts? Got any name ideas? Post your thoughts...

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