I like the idea of combining General Education instruction with culinary topics as a means to get these students to move past the idea that they won't need math, writing, etc...in their careers. Many of our students lack the ability to write and spell, which will be crucial to their validity as business professionals. I am constantly showing students cost controls and showing examples of how what appears to be a minimal amount of extra product or waste can add up to thousands in the long run. These examples do tend to ring home and even make students excited to do the math!
