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The Debate Is On. Which Is Cooler: Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts?
Where do you stand in the great culinary arts vs. pastry arts debate? With the pioneering chefs in culinary? Or the artsy perfectionists in pastry?
5 Alternative Careers Out of Culinary School
Not all culinary students become chefs. Here are five alternative careers culinary school graduates can pursue.
How to Make Chicken Francaise
Looking for a flavorful dish to add to your dinner rotation? Join a professional chef to learn how to make chicken Francaise.
Boulder Student Chris Marhevka Blends Social Work and Culinary Arts
Follow associate degree student Chris Marhevka as shifts his boundless energy from social work to culinary arts on Escoffier’s Boulder campus.
Is a Hospitality Degree Worth It?
Yes it is! Here are several reasons why getting a hospitality degree can help advance your career.
What Can You Learn in a Bread Baking Class?
From handling dough to the science of baking, here’s what you can learn in bread baking classes.
Coconut Milk: Health Benefits and How to Bake With It
Coconut milk is one of the leading dairy-free milks used today in baking! Learn why it’s so popular and the top health benefits associated with it!
8 Regional Barbecue Sauces Every Chef Should Know
Here are the top 8 regional barbeque sauces every professional chef should know before starting a BBQ restaurant in the US!
10 Dishes Professional Chefs Admit They Hate to Make
No matter how much they love their jobs, there will always be some dishes chefs hate to make. Here are ten from Escoffier’s Chef Instructors.
7 Reasons Hotel Management Could Be a Good Career Option For You
Do you like to travel? Are you a master problem solver? Do you want a fast-paced workplace? See if a career in hotel management could be a good fit.
College Not For You? Try Culinary School.
Culinary school can be an alternative to a traditional four-year college degree. Students can gain hands-on experience and skills for a culinary career.
Careers a Hospitality & Restaurant Operations Management Degree Can Prepare You For
Discover thousands of careers you can pursue now with a Hospitality & Restaurant Operations Management degree from Escoffier!
What Does It Mean to Be a Professional Cook?
A professional cook prepares and cooks food for a living, but is not necessarily a chef. Learn the difference and how you could start cooking professionally.
How Do You Take Virtual Cooking Classes?
With a combo of reading, live sessions, cooking practice, and personalized feedback, virtual cooking classes can be a smart way to learn the culinary arts!
How Gen-Z is Shaping Modern Food Trends
Learn how Gen Z is shaping food trends such as online ordering, sustainability and healthy eating.
Dietitian vs. Nutritionist: What is the Difference?
Both nutritionists and dietitians work with food and health, but a dietitian is often more regulated and educated than a nutritionist.
5 Effective Ways Chefs Can Communicate With Wait Staff
Great chefs are also skilled communicators. Here are five ways chefs can improve communication with wait staff.
Bay Leaves: What Are They and How to Use Them in Cooking
We discuss what bay leaves are, potential substitutes, and how to properly use them in cooking.
5 Culinary Apps All Chefs Should Have
Here are the top culinary apps every chef should have: creating recipes, managing inventory, food trends and more.
How GLEAM & Escoffier’s Mentorship Program Can Guide Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Escoffier has teamed up with the GLEAM network to offer mentorship opportunities to student and alumni entrepreneurs. Check out these success stories!
Culinary Math & Science: Turning Your High School Education Into a Culinary Career
Cooking is a delicious blend of math, chemistry, and biology. Find out how your high school education can help you in your pursuit of a culinary career.
How Full-Time, Working Adults Can Succeed in Online Culinary School
With work, school, and family life, you’re juggling a lot! Here are some tips to help you succeed in online culinary school.
How to Start a Career in Holistic Health
Find out how to start a career in holistic health, whether your interests lie in health coaching, holistic nutrition, or even acupuncture.
How to Communicate Effectively in the Kitchen
Check out these tips on how to communicate in the kitchen for both a productive and safe foodservice operation.
Sanitation Best Practices in Bakeries
Besides knowing how to produce breads and pastries, here are some ways bakers can keep their bakeries clean and sanitized.
What Skills Do You Need for a Career in Hospitality and Tourism?
Learn about the important skills you need to start a successful career in the hospitality and tourism industry.
7 Tips for Becoming a Faster Cook
If you’re looking to increase your speed in the kitchen, check out these tips for becoming a faster cook.
What Chefs Look For When Hiring Culinary School Graduates
Before you begin a professional cooking career, learn about what chefs may look for when hiring culinary school graduates.
How Chefs Can Manage Stress In a Professional Kitchen
There’s no denying a kitchen can be a stressful place to work. Here are ways chefs can manage stress in a professional kitchen.
6 Advanced Baking Techniques Every Pastry Chef Should Know
Once you master the baking basics, it’s time for advanced skills. Here are seven advanced baking techniques every pastry chef should know.
How to Make Honey Mustard Roasted Salmon
Join chef Scott Cohen as he explains how to make honey mustard roasted salmon, basil vinaigrette, and tomato and pearl couscous ragout.
Culinary School Social Life: What Culinary Students Do For Fun in Boulder
World-class food, gorgeous scenery, a charming shopping district—there’s no shortage of fun things for culinary students to do in Boulder!
Culinary School Social Life: What Culinary Students Do For Fun in Austin
When Austin culinary school students aren’t in class, they have access to great food, outdoor adventure, and plenty of live music in this hip city.
Best Vegan & Vegetarian Cookbooks According to Professional Chefs
Get some guidance from these vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, each chosen by Escoffier Chef Instructors. Recipes for the amateur cook and the professional chef.
Ghost Kitchens & Ghost Restaurants: What Are They and How Do You Start One?
Everything you need to know about ghost kitchens and ghost restaurants: an alternative restaurant model with lower startup and operating costs.
4 Keys to Running a Cottage Industry Bakery
Do you want to start a bakery business from home? Before you begin, consider these four tips to running a cottage industry bakery.
5 More Ways to Manage Your Time as a Chef
Kitchens are busy places and chefs have to efficiently manage their time. Here are five time management techniques that chefs can adopt.
Is Getting a Degree in Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Worth It?
Yes it is! Holistic nutrition and wellness is about more than just healthy eating. It could be the first step to an exciting and lucrative career in health!
Why Are Internships and Externships Important For Culinary School?
Internships and externships allow students to work in professional kitchens and develop skills outside of the culinary school classroom. Here's how.
What Can I Do With a Degree Focused on Health and Wellness?
The global wellness market is enjoying breakneck growth. Find out how you could turn a degree focused on health and wellness into an exciting career.
