Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Rondeno, BS ’03
Chef Ryan Rondeno graduated from Nicholls State University in 2003. Rondeno says that he always knew that culinary was a passion that he wanted
CHEF JOHN FOLSE
CULINARY INSTITUTE
AT NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY
CHEF JOHN FOLSE
CULINARY INSTITUTE
AT NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY
THIBODAUX – LOUISIANA
Chef Ryan Rondeno graduated from Nicholls State University in 2003. Rondeno says that he always knew that culinary was a passion that he wanted
Chef Bryce Silvio graduated from Nicholls State University in 2014. Silvio says that he always enjoyed cooking with his grandmothers and started his culinary
Chef Christopher Price graduated from Nicholls State University in 2007. Price says that he was drawn to cooking at a young age. Being in
Chef Nick Landry graduated from Nicholls State University in 2005. Landry says that he always had a love for food, but culinary school gave him
TOMATO AND FETA SALAD Recipe courtesy of Marcelle Bienvenu Servings: 6 • 1 cup crumbled feta • 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onions • 1/2
Cheesy puffs aka Profiteroles Recipe courtesy of Anne Kearney, 1998 Yields 30 pieces 1cup milk 1cup water or mild stock 6oz. butter ½ tsp. salt
Flo’s Deviled Eggs Recipe courtesy of Felicia Willett, 2016 1 dozen large eggs Salt Freshly ground black pepper ¼ to ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup
Classic Butter Roll Recipe courtesy of Felicia Suzanne Willett, August 2016 Makes 8 servings FOR THE CRUST: 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup
Creamy Stone Ground Grits Recipe courtesy of Felicia Suzanne Willett, 2015 Yields: 8 servings 5 cups whole milk 2 tablespoons butter salt, to taste freshly
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, Horseradish Dressing, Chilled Roasted Beets, Pickled Red Onions, and Herb Salad Recipe courtesy of Anne Kearney, August 2016 Yields: 8 salads –
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