Platt College's Foundations Restaurant Gains Rave Reviews

"The Foundations Restaurant of the Platt College Culinary Department is a found treasure, not only for members of the Tulsa Chapter of the Chaine des Rotisseur - a part of the international culinary fraternity La Chaine (you pronounce it "shen") - but also for foodies across the city and state," said Danna Sue Walker, World Staff Writer.

View the full article by Danna Sue Walker at: Tulsa World

Since 1979, Platt College exists with one purpose; to create a workforce of professionals with the skills and training necessary to answer the needs of today's and tomorrow's workplace. The college is located in Tulsa, Moore, Lawton, Central and North Oklahoma City as well as in Dallas, Texas. For more information call 405-946-7799, or visit http://www.plattcolleges.edu

Platt College Kicks Off an Oklahoma Food Revolution

 

Families invited to free hands-on cooking expo

The Culinary Institute of Platt College and Oklahoma Fit Kids Coalition have teamed up to host an event designed to help create a healthier Oklahoma. On October 15, from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. the parking lot in front of Platt’s north campus at 2727 West Memorial Road will transform into a giant cooking classroom and activity space. The goal of the Platt My Plate event is to get people moving and to teach them to cook a healthy meal based on the USDA “My Plate” guidelines.

In Oklahoma, one in three children are overweight or obese, we rank last in fruit and vegetable consumption and we’re on track to be the most obese state in the nation by 2018. Financially, the numbers are just as staggering. U.S. taxpayers spend $147 billion annually on the treatment of obesity related diseases. Oklahoma spends $853 million.

“The Culinary Arts program at Platt College has been offering our students a broad-based culinary education for over eight years. So, when we heard some of the recent Oklahoma health statistics it made perfect sense for us to use our expertise, our resources, our chefs and students to teach Oklahoman families some simple, healthy ways to cook,” said Mike Pugliese, President of Platt College.

The OK Fit Kids Coalition is a statewide initiative to improve the overall health and well-being of Oklahoma youth and families by reducing childhood obesity. They will be at Platt My Plate with physical activities, games, and kid-friendly recipes to encourage Oklahoma families to eat better and move more.

“Every child in Oklahoma has the right to live a happy, healthy and active life,” Director of Oklahoma Fit Kids Coalition, Amber England said. “Empowering kids to make healthier choices is a way to make that happen and we couldn’t be more thrilled to team up with Platt College for such an amazing event for Oklahoma families that does just that.”

Platt My Plate is free for everyone. Spots are limited for the opportunity to cook a “My Plate” meal with Christine Dowd, Owner and Executive Chef of Trattoria Il Centro and Aunt Pitty Pats, and the award winning chefs of Platt College. Registration is located at www.plattcolleges.edu All the food and cooking materials will be provided by the Culinary Institute of Platt.

“My Plate” replaces the USDA food pyramid with updated nutritional information and encourages all families to choose to fill half their plates with fruits and vegetables at every meal. More information on “My Plate” can be found at www.myplate.gov

Several other Oklahoma organizations are teaming up with Platt and Ok Fit Kids to make this event one to remember. Dairy MAX will be present with a booth for Fuel Up to Play 60, a unique program that empowers students to make healthy eating and physical activity changes for themselves, their classmates and their school. The organization also has a game of “human bingo” planned for the kids. Sunflower Market is providing “make your own” trail mix and Schlegel’s Bicycle is providing a bicycle to giveaway to one lucky participant at Platt My Plate. The Allied Health programs of Platt College and Oklahoma Health Academy will be providing free massages and blood pressure screening.

In addition to a comprehensive program offering students a broad-based culinary education The Culinary Institute of Platt College offers Saturday cooking classes to the public called The Secrets of the Chef. Beginning January of 2012, four free Plate My Plate classes will be added to the Secrets of the Chef schedule, giving Oklahoma families an opportunity to learn to cook a healthy My Plate meal together.

Since 1979, Platt College exists with one purpose; to create a workforce of professionals with the skills and training necessary to answer the needs of today's and tomorrow's workplace. The college is located in Tulsa, Moore, Lawton, Central and North Oklahoma City as well as in Dallas, Texas. For more information call 405-946-7799, or visit http://www.plattcolleges.edu

Platt College Sponsors the Cooking Pot at Culture Jam

Platt College is sponsoring the Cooking Pot for the City of Moore Culture Jam. The Culture Jam will be held at 12:00 noon at the Moore Public Library on Saturday, October 29th.

The Culture Jam is broad in focus and offers a varied line-up of musical entertainment, cultural cooking and tasting, and boasts an international marketplace.

The Cooking Pot sponsored by Platt College, features chefs creating cultural dishes. Participants can learn about distinctive cuisines and experience unique ingredients and traditions. Free samples and recipes are part of exciting cultural cuisine.

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Since 1979, Platt College exists with one purpose; to create a workforce of professionals with the skills and training necessary to answer the needs of today's and tomorrow's workplace. The college is located in Tulsa, Moore, Lawton, Central and North Oklahoma City as well as in Dallas, Texas. For more information call 405-946-7799, or visit http://www.plattcolleges.edu

Platt Starts Oklahoma Food Revolution with Platt My Plate Event

Over 60 Oklahoma families learn to cook a healthy meal together

The smell of fall was in the air on Saturday, October 15, 2011. At about 11 a.m., the aroma of cooked apples, cinnamon and fall vegetables and the sounds of giggling children began to escape from a large tent in the parking lot of the Platt College’s north campus as families from all over Oklahoma City and across the state were gathering for Oklahoma’s very own “Food Revolution”. Platt My Plate was a one day event designed to provide Oklahoma families with an opportunity to learn how to cook a USDA My Plate meal.

Sam, Seth and Nathanial Blair
with Chef Blair cook
a My Plate Me

Moms, dads, grand moms, grand dads and children of all ages came from dozens of cities around the state. Martha Alford, came with a bus load from Muskogee. She said, “Platt My Plate was a FANTASTIC event and a wonderful gift to all those who attended.”

The Culinary Institute of Platt College loaded the tent with cooktops, utensils, and all the food necessary for 60 families to cook a healthy meal, in three back-to-back sessions under the direction of Chef Christine Dowd, Owner and Executive Chef of Trattoria il Centro and Aunt Pitty Pats.

According to the Oklahoma Fit Kids Coalition, a partner in the Platt My Plate event, one in three children in Oklahoma are overweight or obese and we’re on track to be the most obese state in the nation by 2018. “Financially, the numbers are just as staggering. U.S. taxpayers spend $147 billion annually on the treatment of obesity related diseases. Oklahoma spends $853 million,” said Amber England, Executive Director of Oklahoma Fit Kids Coalition.

“When we heard these statistics, we were compelled to do something,” said Mollie Hager, Chief Executive Officer of Platt College. “So, we decided to do what we do best. Platt has been teaching people to cook for almost a decade, so we decided to invite Oklahoma families to come out and let us teach them how to cook a healthy USDA My Plate meal,” “That’s how Platt My Plate was born.” Mollie also announced to Saturday’s participants that The Culinary Institute of Platt College is planning to offer four more free Platt My Plate sessions to families in 2012, as part of their “Secrets of the Chef” cooking series.

Riley Raasch came from
Muskogee with her mom Lisa.

Participants at Platt My Plate also enjoyed tasty, healthy snacks and beverages and fun games provided by The Sunflower Farmers Market, The Chickasaw Nation, Dairy Max, and the Riversport Boathouse Experience. They also took advantage of free massages and blood pressure screenings offered by Platt College Allied Health students. All participants were also placed in a drawing for a wonderful variety of gift certificates from Chef’s di Domani, a bicycle from Schlegel Bicycle and a variety of other great gift certificates from Platt College.

Sharon Frizzell of Oklahoma City brought her daughter, her grandson and granddaughter. “We all had a great, great time,” said Sharon. “My 17 year old grandson is excited to use the gift certificates he won from Platt College.”

Preston, Trevor, Michael and Lauren
Higgenbottom from Edmond
each took a part in creating their
My Plate Meal.

The Chef Instructors and students of The Culinary Institute of Platt College played a huge role in the success of the event. They helped to develop the recipe for the event (see below), purchased and prepared the food, set up the demonstration and the family cooking tables and assisted the families as they cooked their My Plate Meal. 

 

“We went straight to the store, bought the ingredients and went home to cook it again! It was so fun! My kids had a great time,” said Tasha Blair. She and her son’s Sam age 5, Nathanial age 8 and Seth age 7 came from Edmond. 

 

Platt will be announcing the dates of the next Platt My Plate session in the next few weeks. Follow Platt College on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/plattcolleges to learn more about upcoming Platt events. 

 

Platt My Plate

Sautéed Chicken with Cider Sauce and Squash “Noodles”

Makes 2 servings
1T vegetable oil
½ granny smith apple, sliced thin
1 ½ t packed dark brown sugar
2 - 4 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
¼ t cinnamon
¼ t kosher salt
¼ t fresh ground pepper
½ each medium onion sliced thin and cut into rings
¼ cup apple cider
2 T cider vinegar
1 cup julienne squash, mixed

Directions:

1. In a large nonstick skillet over med. heat, heat 1/2 of the oil. Sauté the apple until lightly browned about 5 min. Sprinkle with the brown sugar; cook, stirring frequently until tender, transfer to plate

2. On a separate plate sprinkle the chicken with cinnamon salt and pepper. In the skillet heat the remaining oil and sauté the chicken until browned, 4 - 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to another plate.

3. In the skillet, cook the onion, covered, until tender, 6 - 8 minutes; stir in the cider & the vinegar. Reduce the heat & simmer 2 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet; simmer spooning the sauce over the chicken, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is reduced by half 4 - 5 minutes.

4. Return the apples to the skillet; cook until heated through about 2 minutes and set aside. Keep warm. Reheat squash in skillet, and arrange the squash “noodles” on a platter; top with the chicken pour apples over top and any remaining sauce over the chicken. Serve with brown rice.

5. Set table sit down and enjoy with friends and family.

Since 1979, Platt College exists with one purpose; to create a workforce of professionals with the skills and training necessary to answer the needs of today's and tomorrow's workplace. The college is located in Tulsa, Moore, Lawton, Central and North Oklahoma City as well as in Dallas, Texas. For more information call 405-946-7799, or visit http://www.plattcolleges.edu

Platt College "Reads for the Record"

Platt College participated in the recent “Read for the Record” event through CAP. 

CAP's vision is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty by improving the prospects of long-term economic success for very young, low-income children, their families, and the communities in which they live.  CAP works to further impact the families they serve.    If you would like more information on CAP,  check out the “Get Involved” link on their website:  http://www.captc.org/getInvolved/. 

Since 1979, Platt College exists with one purpose; to create a workforce of professionals with the skills and training necessary to answer the needs of today's and tomorrow's workplace. The college is located in Tulsa, Moore, Lawton, Central and North Oklahoma City as well as in Dallas, Texas. For more information call 405-946-7799, or visit http://www.plattcolleges.edu

Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Platt College

The Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce recently held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome new member: Platt College. The October 12th ceremony was led by Ambassador Committee Co-Chair Richard Brown and the award plaque presentation was conducted by Chamber President Fred Ferguson. This special event was graciously hosted by Richard Nicholas, LaMonica Turner and the entire Platt College team.

Director of the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce, Anne Acuna said "What a warm, friendly group you have at Platt College!"

Business leaders representing the Chamber included former Council Member Charlie Bird, former Asst. Superintendent of Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Dr. Charles Cole, Armor Wealth Management, Life Languages Institute, Viveros & Associates, Liberty Mutual, Flexpress Digital, FHP Consulting, United Real Estate, Farmers Insurance, Dust or Us, Waddell & Reed, Williams Office Products…

With 6 campuses in Texas and Oklahoma, Platt College offers i) Associate Degrees and Diplomas in areas of Allied Health, Nursing, Information Technology, Culinary; and ii) Bachelor Degrees in Nursing and in Restaurant Management. For more information, please contact Platt College at (972) 243-0900

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Since 1979, Platt College exists with one purpose; to create a workforce of professionals with the skills and training necessary to answer the needs of today's and tomorrow's workplace. The college is located in Tulsa, Moore, Lawton, Central and North Oklahoma City as well as in Dallas, Texas. For more information call 405-946-7799, or visit http://www.plattcolleges.edu

Enjoy the Platt my Plate event? Have a passion for cooking?

Platt My Plate was a big success.  Please “like” our Facebook page to see photos and comments from the event and to hear about upcoming activities at Platt College.  We’d love for you to post your comments about the event.  More Platt My Plate events are planned, so make sure you join our Facebook to learn more!  Just click here and “like” us! 

If you caught the cooking bug at the event, you should visit our Secrets of the Chef page to learn more about our cooking classes open to the public each month.  “Secrets of the Chef” are offered on one Saturday each month at our North Campus.  You will learn to cook a delicious meal by some of our award winning Platt Chefs in our state-of-the-art culinary kitchens.

If you are interested in learning more about the wonderful programs offered by Platt College, visit www.plattcolleges.edu.

Since 1979, Platt College exists with one purpose; to create a workforce of professionals with the skills and training necessary to answer the needs of today's and tomorrow's workplace. The college is located in Tulsa, Moore, Lawton, Central and North Oklahoma City as well as in Dallas, Texas. For more information call 405-946-7799, or visit http://www.plattcolleges.edu

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Since 1979, Platt College exists with one purpose; to create a workforce of professionals with the skills and training necessary to answer the needs of today's and tomorrow's workplace. The college is located in Tulsa, Moore, Lawton, Central and North Oklahoma City as well as in Dallas, Texas. For more information call 405-946-7799, or visit http://www.plattcolleges.edu

Come support Platt Chefs at the Tulsa State Fair this weekend!

Platt College Culinary Instructors will be doing demonstrations on the QuikTrip Kitchen Stage Saturday, October 8th and Sunday, October 9th at the Tulsa State Fair! Come support Chef Poe on Saturday at 1 PM and 3 PM; Chef Crisp on Saturday at 5 PM and 7 PM; Chef Herman on Sunday at 1 PM and 3 PM and Chef Fitzgerald on Sunday at 5 PM. Visit www.tulsastatefair.com for more details.

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Since 1979, Platt College exists with one purpose; to create a workforce of professionals with the skills and training necessary to answer the needs of today's and tomorrow's workplace. The college is located in Tulsa, Moore, Lawton, Central and North Oklahoma City as well as in Dallas, Texas. For more information call 405-946-7799, or visit www.plattcolleges.edu.

Job Alert: Platt College is Hiring!

FINANCIAL LITERACY OFFICER: Seeking a candidate to counsel borrowers regarding personal financial skills and student loan debt management.  Must have strong interpersonal and written communication skills, be highly organized, positive and energetic.  Based in Moore, the position will require weekly travel to the OKC metro area and occasional travel to the Tulsa Metro area. Requires Bachelor’s Degree or  Associate Degree with equivalent financial aid, default management, financial counseling or business management experience. Please submit resume to barbarab@platttcollege.org.
 
Since 1979, Platt College exists with one purpose; to create a workforce of professionals with the skills and training necessary to answer the needs of today's and tomorrow's workplace. The college is located in Tulsa, Moore, Lawton, Central and North Oklahoma City as well as in Dallas, Texas. For more information call 405-946-7799, or visit http://www.plattcolleges.edu.