Ever wonder where you can get a perfectly grilled strip steak for $12 and watch the future stars of the culinary world in action? Welcome to Ozarks Technical Community College’s best-kept (and tastiest) secret, Scallions.

This week on Savor the Ozarks, Joy Robertson chats with Lisa Gardner, Chef Daniel Pliska, and Chef Jeff Ward, the culinary dream team behind OTC’s Culinary Arts & Hospitality program. They’re not just teaching students how to cook, they’re turning them into food pros who know how to make everything from sushi to seven-layer cakes and even house-made bacon. Yes, bacon. 🥓

With stories from fancy European kitchens, university banquet halls, and late nights spent perfecting pastries, these chefs bring serious flavor to the classroom. They’re also serving up international cuisine, high-end desserts, and next-level kitchen skills, all on a community college campus. 🎓