photo by Gabby Miller
Chef Thomas Rider prepares Strawberry Caprese Crostini with local strawberries.
by Gabby Miller
He stood before a crowd of college students and alumni. On the table in front of him was a basket full of fresh fruits and vegetables displaying the colors of the rainbow. A grey Chico State Wildcats baseball cap sat on his head, and his black chef’s jacket was lined with red trim and embroidered with his name and title on the front.