Food Culture

Indulge in the rich tapestry of food cultures around the world. Uncover the authentic anecdotes behind diverse cuisines, traditions, and culinary practices that can shape global dining experiences.

World of Food & Drink • 2 min read

Fire at Suehiro Restaurant in Fort Collins

Culinary academy students in Colorado who have a penchant for sushi are in for a bit of bad news as a fire caused a considerable amount of damage to a local Japanese restaurant.

August 11, 2014
Culinary Arts • 2 min read

Cooking with a blowtorch

The blowtorch has long been used to achieve that perfect caramelized crust on top of a creme brulee.

August 11, 2014
Recipes & Techniques • 2 min read

How to Make Glazed Carrots

By: Helena Stallings, Culinary Arts Student The first 6 weeks in Escoffier’s culinary arts program is called the Foundations block. This...

August 11, 2014
Culinary Arts • 3 min read

It’s shandy season!

During the sweltering days of summer, nothing refreshes quite like lemonade.

August 10, 2014
Culinary Arts • 3 min read

Enter the hybrid stone fruit

Now, thanks to science, fruit fans have a whole new category of produce to gorge themselves on.

August 9, 2014
Culinary Arts • 2 min read

The most controversial fruit in the world

Few fruits are capable of being as divisive and controversial as the durian.

August 8, 2014
Culinary Arts • 4 min read

Creating food culture

Some culinary arts programs have addressed the question of food culture and how it is created, however, in today's global society it is becoming increasingly difficult to understand what exactly the food culture of a specific location happens to be.

August 8, 2014
World of Food & Drink • 3 min read

Beef takes an environmental toll

A culinary course online is a great venue for learning how to clean, dress and cook various animal proteins.

August 7, 2014
Culinary Arts • 4 min read

The most dangerous taste: red abalone

Online cooking programs may offer cooking instructions for various sea creatures, but you would be hard-pressed to find a red abalone recipe listed anywhere. 

August 6, 2014
Culinary Arts • 5 min read

Tips for Cooking with Beer

By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student A few weeks ago, I released part one of my multi-part guide to beer.  While I’m still...

August 5, 2014
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