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8 Ways Chefs and Home Cooks Can Reduce Food Waste
Learn how chefs and home cooks can reduce food waste with 8 practical tips for saving money, meals, and the planet.
Super Smoothies For Summer
Here are some recipes that incorporate fresh produce into your smoothies.
Is Culinary School Necessary to Be a Chef?
Is culinary school worth it? Discover the benefits, career outlook, and how formal training can help launch your culinary or pastry career.
Cooking Up Success: How Chris Puga Turned His Baking Passion into a Thriving Career
From childhood dreams to Food & Beverage Director, Chris Puga proves that passion and perseverance can lead to extraordinary culinary success.
Food Deserts: An Analysis of their Prevalence in the U.S.
America has its share of food deserts – but just how much does that concept really tell us? We analyzed data on health, access, and more.
What Do Pastry Chefs Do? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Role, Responsibilities, and Realities
Find out what it takes to work in a bakery or pastry department. What is it really like to be a pastry chef, and how can you get started?
A Guide to Cooking with Vinegar: Types, Uses & Flavor Profiles
Learn how to cook with vinegar, explore different types, and discover flavor profiles, culinary uses, and pro tips for using vinegar in recipes.
The Highest Paying Culinary Jobs and Positions
Explore some of the highest paying culinary jobs and see which career path could be the perfect fit for your skills and goals.
What Is Marzipan? Uses, Recipes, and Crafting Techniques
Discover the sweet history of marzipan, how to make it, and creative ways to use it in treats that look almost too good to eat.
How Photographer Bree Chumley Built a Plant-Based Food Career from her Home Kitchen
Discover how Bree Chumley blended photography, plant-based cooking, and zero-waste creativity into a new career—one delicious project at a time.
Best and Worst U.S. States for Access to Locally Produced Food
Which American states rank first for production and consumption of local foods? Escoffier’s analysis reveals insights about local farms in all fifty states.
Healthy Hiking Snacks For The Summer
Getting out of bed and being active outdoors is a great way to spend beautiful summer days.
A Day in the Life of an Online Culinary Student
See how online culinary school can fit into a busy schedule with flexible classes, hands-on training, and personalized instructor support.
What Is Hospitality & Restaurant Operations Management?
Hospitality and restaurant operations management focuses on the logistics of foodservice, hiring, training, and guest experience. Here's an in-depth look.
How to Get Your Proof of Graduation
Ready to enroll in culinary school at Escoffier? You’ll need to submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent to apply. Here are the forms you can use – and how to obtain them.
How You Can Become a Wedding Cake Designer
Learn how you can become a wedding cake designer, from skills and training to wedding cake decorating techniques and portfolio tips.
10 Common Interview Questions for a Chef Position
Ready to start your career as a professional chef? Here are 10 common chef interview questions you should prepare for.
A History of the Chef’s Hat
While every chef typically wears some type of hat, the one they choose can tell a unique story. Learn more about the history of the chef’s hat.
Different Knives and the Best Uses for Each One
Learn the different types of knives and how to use them. Discover essential chef knives and the best type for every kitchen task.
“I Was Given a Second Chance”: How Escoffier Grad Mike Carrillo Defied Death – and Found His Calling
A health crisis gave Mike Carrillo a new perspective on life – which opened up opportunities he would never have imagined.
The 5 Best Food Truck POS Systems
A food truck POS system can help you manage sales, inventory, marketing, and more. Here are the top five systems you should consider for your food truck.
America’s Most Budget-Friendly States for Foodies
Which U.S. states have the most budget-friendly dining options? Escoffier’s analysis reveals insights about the cost of dining out around the country.
Best Egg Substitutes for Baking and Cooking (and When to Use Each One)
Discover the best ways to substitute eggs when baking cookies and cakes or making meatloaf and more.
Kitchen Hierarchy Explained: Different Jobs in the Brigade de Cuisine
Dive into the French cooking brigade system and discover the chefs who keep kitchens running smoothly.
What Is a Mocktail and What Are the Best Recipes?
What is a mocktail? Discover the best mocktails, trending mocktail recipes, and why Gen Z is embracing alcohol-free drinks for mindful, flavorful sipping.
How to Make the 5 Mother Sauces
Explore the five mother sauces of French cooking with this guide. Discover key ingredients, techniques and variations, plus expert tips and tricks.
How to Start a Food Business from Home
Explore how to start a food business from home, from picking your niche to following food laws, building a brand, and finding your first customers.
Chef Albert Schmid Shows That a Culinary Career is Yours to Write
Learn how Chef Albert Schmid built a culinary career that balances passion and family, proving there are many paths to success in the food industry.
Food Waste in America: Which States Produce the Most Food Waste?
Which U.S. states produce the most food waste? We did the research to find out which states waste the most food.
Food Inflation: How Restaurants Can Adapt Their Menus to Rising Prices
Rising costs are hitting restaurants hard, but smart strategies can help. Discover how to combat inflation, streamline supply chains, and manage labor expenses in 2025.
The Essential Guide to Careers in Foodservice
Explore diverse foodservice careers—from chefs to food writers to hospitality pros—and find your perfect culinary path in this essential guide.
What Is Molecular Gastronomy: How Science Is Shaping the Future of Cooking
Explore molecular gastronomy and discover how chefs use science to transform food into unexpected textures and flavors. Learn techniques to experiment at home!
7 Best Meal Kit Delivery Services
Save time, cut food waste, and sharpen your culinary skills with meal kits. Explore the best options for your budget and career as an aspiring chef!
How Much Money Can Restaurants Make?
How much money can restaurants make? Find out average revenue for various types of restaurants and how capacity, location, and menu make an impact.
Eight Types of Chinese Dumplings: A Brief Guide
This guide explores types of Chinese dumplings, their flavors, histories, and more.
A Guide to Reading Food Labels: What Every Culinary Student Should Know
An essential deep dive into food labels, highlighting the tricks, trends, and marketing gimmicks every food industry professional needs to know.
What Is Fusion Cuisine?
Discover the bold flavors of fusion cuisine. See how chefs blend cultures and ingredients to create exciting, one-of-a-kind dishes you’ll want to try!
What Is the Difference Between a Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan?
Applying to culinary college, but unsure about subsidized vs. unsubsidized loans? Discover the types of loans that may be available to you.
How You Can Get A Job As A Pastry Chef
Learn how you can get a job as a pastry chef by building essential skills, industry insights, and creative techniques.
High-Altitude Cooking and Baking: A Comprehensive Guide
Conquer high-altitude baking & cooking with expert tips for consistent, delicious results. Learn how to adjust both recipes and techniques.
