Guests will enjoy fresh, wood-fired pizza from Brothers Pizza’s live Woodstone Hearth, while the in-house chef showcases sous vide cooking techniques. A selection of wine and beer will also be available.

Course Description for The Future of Kitchen & Home Design (1 LU|HSW)

Step into the future of kitchen and home design with an exclusive roundtable featuring industry leaders from Sub-Zero/Wolf, Miele, Middleby, Thermador, BlueStar, Monogram, SMEG, and True. This dynamic discussion will explore how cutting-edge technology, innovative design, and sustainable advancements are redefining appliances as integral architectural elements. Discover the latest breakthroughs in aesthetics, functionality, and environmental responsibility, and gain expert insights on seamlessly integrating high-performance, design-driven appliances into modern spaces. In today’s built environment, appliances aren’t just tools—they’re expressions of style, efficiency, and sustainability.

Course Description for Modern Cooking Technologies for the Luxury Client (1 LU)

The purpose of this educational unit is to explain the modern cooking technologies available for the luxury client – especially convection, convection steam, and induction cooking – and how they can be used to prepare food quicker that tastes better and is more nutritious.

Panel Moderator

Debbie Schaeffer is the third generation owner of Mrs. G Appliances located in Lawrence Twp, NJ celebrating 88 years in business. Mrs. G is a WEBNC certified women owned business -3 generations of women owners. Mrs. G’s state of the art showroom focuses on creating an exceptional customer experience before, during and after the sale. Mrs. G proudly displays over 55 brands of home appliances including Sharp. As a member of one of the largest buying groups in the country, NECO Alliance & Nationwide Buying Group, with over 500 independent members with billions of dollars in buying power, Mrs. G, an independent community based retailer, competes successful against all other national and regional chains.

Debbie uses the same philosophy of her grandparents, taking care of the customer, having a great selection of brands in the showroom and keeping the long tradition of supporting the community and local charities. She plans on keeping Mrs. G as a foremost appliance dealer in NJ for a long while to come.