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Cooking for people with celiac disease
There is gluten in a lot of things you wouldn't necessarily expect. Here are some great substitutes to help you use your Austin culinary arts school skills to cook for someone with a gluten-intolerance.
February 7, 2015
Officials soon to release 2015 dietary guidelines
The USDA and HHS Dietary Guidelines for Americans are due for publication in early 2015. Learn more about the guideline creation process here.
February 6, 2015
The best first dinner dates in Boulder
Take a look at these ideas for dinner date spots in Boulder and rest easy knowing that the worst you can do is spill on yourself.
February 6, 2015
Tips for preparing venison
Venison is a delicious and healthy meat that many Colorado residents love to indulge in. Here are some tips for preparing this Colorado classic.
February 5, 2015
Microbrew Review: Twelve Degree Brewing
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student As a newly proclaimed (by KDVR’s Everyday) beer expert, and longtime “guy who likes beer,”...
February 4, 2015
Getting fruit from the Southwest this winter
Take a look at some of the best fruits available across the Southwest in the winter months.
February 4, 2015
The care and keeping of cast iron skillets
If you use a cast iron skillet, you are familiar with the trials and tribulations of the popular pan. Try these tips to keep your skillet in top condition for years to come.
January 31, 2015
Official Drink of Austin tickets on sale
The Official Drink of Austin is a competition to find the year's best cocktail that embodies the essence of the unique Austin energy. The event is a great place to mingle with the local culinary industry.
January 20, 2015
What’s in season in Texas in January?
Take a look at what's in season in Texas this winter.
January 19, 2015
You’re caffeinated and (probably) don’t even know it
Coffee and carbonated beverages aren't the only way to give a little jolt to your system. These surprising foods also contain caffeine.
January 14, 2015
3 local ingredients that are in season in Colorado
Use these ingredients from nearby farms to create delicious, sustainable meals:
January 12, 2015
Citrus Gadgets
Check out these gadgets to help you get the most out of grapefruit and other tasty citrus.
January 10, 2015
6 Culinary New Year’s Resolutions
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student This is the time of year when every blogger and their brother comes out with...
January 7, 2015
Thrillist names The Buckhorn Exchange Colorado's Most Iconic Restaurant
The Buckhorn Exchange in Denver has been around since 1893, serving local big game to Wild West diners, Indian chiefs, U.S. presidents and more.
January 6, 2015
5 Kitchen Hacks for Cooking In Someone Else’s Kitchen
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student The vanquished foes of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are officially behind us, with Valentine’s Day...
January 5, 2015
Geeks Who Drink
Denver-based Geeks Who Drink is all about beer, knowledge and, of course, beer knowledge.
January 5, 2015
The Holidays at Escoffier
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student The Holiday Season is a weird time for a lot of people. Seeming to grow...
December 29, 2014
Home brewing stores in Austin
If you're looking to get into homebrewing to add fresh homemade ingredients to your Austin culinary arts school homework visit one of these supply stores.
December 23, 2014
Generosity and Gratitude
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student I’ve been struggling with what to write about for this blog entry. There’s a lot...
December 19, 2014
Texas Grapefruit 101
Learn about grapefruit, the Texas State Fruit, and ways to use it in your Austin culinary arts program homework.
December 19, 2014
Foods That Texas Can’t Live Without
Whether you're a native or a transplant to the state, you're likely to have come across these foods that Texans just can't live without.
December 18, 2014
Help Your Community By Hosting A Canned Goods Drive
Help your local community by organizing a canned goods drive. Here are some tips on how to plan and run a food donation drive.
December 10, 2014
How To Properly Handle Meats
We've got some tips on proper meat-handling to keep your kitchen safe and clean.
December 5, 2014
Holiday Gifts For The Chef In Your Life
There's a lot of high-tech gadgetry and fun home goods out there for chefs. We'll help you sort through some of it with our guide to holiday gifts for the chef in your life.
December 2, 2014
How To Dress Up A Salad
People shy away from salads because lettuce can be pretty boring by itself. Spice up any salad with these toppings and you will find yourself wanting to eat your greens!
November 28, 2014
Beer and Wine For Your Thanksgiving Feast
In the Austin culinary arts scene, and the entire country, chefs, foodies and amateurs alike appreciate a conscious effort to pair appropriate alcoholic beverages with a meal. So study up and enjoy your holiday.
November 25, 2014
Kitchen Apps to Help Culinary Students
Technology has allowed for the invention of some pretty neat tools that upcoming chefs, like Texas culinary arts students, can use in the kitchen. Check out these apps to capture and create new recipes with ease.
November 25, 2014
Holiday Hazards: Thanksgiving Edition
There's a lot that can go wrong when you're cooking an elaborate meal for all your loved ones. We've rounded up some holiday hazards and ways to prevent them from happening to you.
November 24, 2014
What To Expect At A Culinary School Culmination Dinner
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student You spend weeks leading up to it. Everything you learn contributes to it. You hear...
November 18, 2014
5 Austin Farmers Markets To Frequent
We have compiled a list of five outstanding farmers markets where you can get quality locally grown and raised produce, meat and fish for all your cooking needs.
November 16, 2014
The Better Aluminum Can That No One Wants
In October 2014, the largest aluminum recycler in the world, Novelis, opened a manufacturing plant in Germany to create the "evercan," a drink can made from 90 percent recycled aluminum. According to Grist, even though it's better for the environment, the top beverage companies on the globe aren't buying.
November 13, 2014
Study Finds Shrimp Products Mislabeled or Misleading
In the only known study of it's kind, Oceana, an international organization that focuses on ocean conservation, found that shrimp were greatly misrepresented and consumers are provided little information about their seafood purchases.
November 10, 2014
New App Allows Customers To Bid For Reservations
New app allows users to reserve tables and pay at 20-30 restaurants, making the reservation process easier and more efficient and allowing diners to bid for popular reservation times.
November 9, 2014
Cooks vs Chefs
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student So what’s the difference between a chef and a cook? Is culinary school really necessary...
November 7, 2014
Seven Months into Culinary School
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student This is it. The final block of the Culinary Arts Program, otherwise known as “Farm-to-Table.” ...
November 6, 2014
Gardner Opens On East 6th Street
Andrew Wiseheart and Ben Edgerton, of Austin's Contigo, opened their second restaurant, Gardner on Nov. 3.
November 5, 2014
Finishing Strong in Culinary School
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student There’s a debate in my head that’s been going on for years as to whether...
October 31, 2014
App Helps Anyone Become a Wine Connoisseur
This app will not only help you identify the wine you enjoyed so much last night, it will also help to foster conversation about wine with friends and wine professionals alike.
October 31, 2014
Colorado top state for industry job growth
Colorado led the country in restaurant industry job growth with a 6.3 percent year-to-date increase as of September 2014, according to the National Restaurant Association's chief economist, Bruce Grindy.
October 31, 2014
Culinary Adventuring
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student Tressa and I were out for dinner in Louisville with a couple of friends when...
October 30, 2014
