Culinary Arts

Embark on a transformative journey to elevate your culinary prowess. Explore how fundamental cooking techniques, artful presentation refinement, and the skilled orchestration of seasonal ingredients converge.

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Nick Offerman’s take on farm-to-table

Nick Offerman is primarily known as the mustache-toting, wood-crafting, snarky Ron Swanson on NBC's show "Parks and Recreation".

June 27, 2014
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Austin chef leads culinary tour through Tuscany

Chef and restaurateur David Bull, owner of the highly acclaimed Congress Restaurant in Austin will be co-hosting a wine and food tour around the Tuscany region of Italy.

June 26, 2014
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Balancing the Busy Schedule of a Culinary Student And Entrepreneur

By: Leah Eveleigh, Culinary Arts Student & Cutthroat Kitchen Winner Last week, Brendon & I volunteered as sous chefs in...

June 26, 2014
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Three Months Into Culinary School

By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student The third month of culinary school has come and gone, with a summer break and...

June 25, 2014
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Sobering news: Hop harvest can’t stand up to expansion of craft beer market

According to The Brewers Foundation, the recent surge in micro breweries can be quantified to the tune of a 73 percent increase over the past five years.

June 25, 2014
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"Peach" application offers new take on local food sourcing

The application allows farmers or wholesalers of produce, meat and the like to present  their products in a 24/7 marketplace frequented by chefs, connoisseurs and other members of the cooking community.

June 23, 2014
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Healthy Hiking Snacks For The Summer

Getting out of bed and being active outdoors is a great way to spend beautiful summer days.

June 16, 2014
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Microgardens bring farm-to-table indoors

Farm-to-table practices can be challenging to adhere to in urban areas.

June 12, 2014
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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.

June 11, 2014
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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...

June 10, 2014
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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.

June 10, 2014
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Margarine vs Butter: What To Know

For decades, people have argued over the health benefits of consuming margarine against butter.

June 9, 2014
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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.

June 2, 2014
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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.

May 30, 2014
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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,...

May 30, 2014
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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...

May 27, 2014
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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.

May 27, 2014
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How to Cube a Potato

It’s often said that people eat with their eyes first and in the Culinary Industry it is very important to...

May 2, 2014
3 min read

The Difference Between Organic And Sustainable Agriculture

According to the Organic Trade Association, the sale of organic food in the U.S. increased by 7.7 percent between 1990 and 2010.

January 30, 2014
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