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Microgardens bring farm-to-table indoors
Farm-to-table practices can be challenging to adhere to in urban areas.
Chef Instructor Spotlight – Ashlea Tobeck
We spoke to Chef Ashlea Tobeck two weeks before her first full-time Pastry Arts cohort was set to start. No...
Pilgrim's Pride offers to buy Hillshire Brands
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. offered to purchase packaged food company Hillshire Brands Co. in a $5.7 billion deal. According to the...
The Modern Evolution of Ice Pops
Spending a summer afternoon in a Texas culinary arts program might cause you to reminisce about the vibrant yellow boxes of Popsicles that came in three simple flavors: orange, cherry and grape.
Comfort of Culinary School
By: Ryan Hodros, Pastry and Culinary Arts Student As we move away from the baking and pastry portion of second block...
Texas High Schools Focus on Culinary Arts
A Texas culinary arts school might be the next step for a number of high school students in the area that are already learning the craft.
Chocolate Cake with Creme Chantilly & Raspberry Compote
Make this luscious chocolate cake and impress someone you love. Yields 12 servings Ingredients: 2 oz. butter, melted and cooled...
How to Make a Basic Mayonnaise
By: Helena Stallings, Culinary Arts Student One of the most common condiments found in our refrigerators is mayonnaise, or mayo. Although...
Finnegans Reverse Food Truck helps feed the hungry
The emerald ride that is Finnegans Reverse Food Truck collects food from citizens and gives it back to the hungry and...
Keeping Your Balance
Earlier in this week, I mentioned in a blog post that Chef Suzanne took me to task for working myself too hard. ...
Maple Bacon Doughnuts
Indulge Dad this Father’s Day with a homemade Maple Bacon Doughnut. Hungry for more? Attend our home cook class, Gourmet Doughnuts on June...
Dan Barber is rewriting farm-to-table
The farm-to-table movement is a constantly evolving ideology, inspiring chefs, foodies and farmers to reconsider the way we source and transport our food.
How to Make a Swiss Buttercream
By: Helena Stallings, Culinary Arts Student The foundation to making a perfect Swiss buttercream is to first make a Swiss meringue. Once...
Graduation May 2014
By: Helena Stallings, Culinary Arts Student Whether you are graduating high school, college or a continuing education program, the most anticipated...
Food experts and entrepreneurs invited to enter the Food Lab Challenge
Students who take a Texas culinary arts program have a plethora of opportunities at their fingertips once they complete their studies.
A Lesson from Gandhi
Chef Natalie and her Culinary Arts Class Yesterday, as I was walking through the kitchens toward the end of the...
March Against Monsanto calls for labeling of GMOs
You don't have to be an Austin culinary arts program graduate to know that all across the country, consumers are voicing their discontent concerning the food industry's use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
It’s Graduation Season!
The big day. The moment you spend so much time working towards. So much sweat. So many burns and cuts. ...
Chinatown Restaurant Reopens in Austin
Texas culinary arts school students may have heard the big news back in December 2013 when Ronald Cheng, owner of the Chinatown restaurant, announced plans to open a third location in Lakewood.
How to Make A Swiss Meringue
By: Helena Stallings, Culinary Arts Student There are three different types of meringues; French, Italian and Swiss. Each type is made...
Discover The Elements of Bao
Bao, the traditional steamed and filled buns of China, has earned a large following in the last five years and shows no signs of slowing down.
Vegetarian sushi 101
Sushi is one of the most beloved traditional dishes in Japan and has a large fan base in the U.S. as well.
Two Months Into Culinary School
By: Ryan Hodros, Pastry and Culinary Arts Student So this is the end of my second month of the Culinary Arts Program,...
How to Cook an Egg Over Easy
By: Helena Stallings, Culinary Arts Student Eggs are considered as one of the easiest, yet most complex foods to cook and...
Sriracha maker doesn't want to move
After a debate with the Irwindale City Council, Sriracha hot sauce maker Huy Fong Foods, said it wants to remain...
Fresh Mint Chutney
Trim back the fresh mint growing in your flower bed or garden and make this recipe for Fresh Mint Chutney! Hungry...
Merriam-Webster adds new food-related words to dictionary
Learning the language of food is an important part of being a successful Austin culinary arts school student and a chef out there in the real world. So it's important to stay informed in new developments in the realm of food vocabulary.
How to Fillet a Round Fish
By: Helena Stallings, Culinary Arts Student A round fish by definition in culinary school is a fish that swims upright through...
New Mezcal Bar Opens Above Whisler's
Cesar Aguilar, the bar manager at E. Sixth Street hotspot Whisler's, has quietly opened a small mezcal bar.
Confronting the Familiar
By: Ryan Hodros, Pastry and Culinary Arts Student I’ve written in the past about intimidation and how it can make otherwise...
How to Properly Zest and Make a Citrus Vinaigrette
By: Helena Stallings, Culinary Arts Student As Culinary Arts student Mark Dinnocenzo demonstrated in the How-To video, the first step in...
GoodLife Food Park to open in East Austin
A new addition to Austin's food truck scene is GoodLife Food Park - a gathering place for those who want to indulge in tasty fare among an upscale urban setting.
Boulder Food Truck Legislation Gets Initial Approval
Boulder culinary school have often been wary of starting their own food truck business in the past, but they may be more inclined in the future considering that the county has given initial approval for a set of more lenient rules.
5 Steps to a Smooth Transition
By: Ryan Hodros, Pastry and Culinary Arts Student I was going to write this piece about the transition from Chef Robert to our...
How To Roll Out Pie Dough
There are many techniques and methods to rolling out doughs, but the first task is to choose the style of...
Spiced Almonds & Pecans
These spiced nuts make a hearty holiday snack or homemade hostess gift. Makes 3 cups Ingredients: 1 ½ cups whole...
