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AC Professors serve up Flavours of Bharat at the Indian Culinary Festival

Harsh Singh, Baking & Pastry Arts professor and program coordinator, as well as baking instructors Sarika Bagali and Bhakti Sheth, were invited as guest chefs for Flavours of Bharat: Indian Culinary Festival. The event took place on Wednesday, May 8, at the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park, was organized by Coconut Lagoon and hosted by the High Commission of India, Ottawa.

Chefs gather for a group photo

Chefs gather for a group photo

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AC In the News: pastry chef and instructor Bhakti Sheth on CBC Ottawa Morning

Algonquin College pastry chef and instructor Bhakti Sheth appeared on CBC’s Ottawa Morning show hosted by Robyn Bresnahan on May 7 to share about her culinary experiences. The visit came ahead of Flavours of Bharat, an event at Lansdowne on May 8 that Sheth will be participating in, alongside Bakery and Pastry Arts Program Coordinator Harsh Singh, and seven other guests.

In the clip, Sheth talks about teaching learners at the College, pursuing pastry arts, migrating to Canada and weaving her Indian culture and flavours into her work.

“I have India in my heart, and I always carry that anything that I make. One of the recipes I make is a fennel seed cucumber sorbet, so it’s always about getting Indian {flavour} in there,” Sheth shared.

Nurturing a passion for pets: Vet Tech Program meets demand

Simon received a treat while receiving his vaccinations. Mocha was given antibiotics for an infection and Poppy took her first steps and hadStudents from the vet tech program dressed in scrubs holding a cat her incision checked after having her hind leg amputated. Poppy arrived to the SPCA with a previous traumatic injury and came to the Veterinary Learning Center and Clinic unable to use her leg.

These three animals recently received care from Algonquin College learners as part of the Veterinary Technician diploma and Veterinary Assistant certificate programs. To mark National Pet Week May 5-11 we visit with those learning to care for furry, fluffy and feathered friends. Continue reading