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.

Baking & Pastry Arts 9 min read

A Conversation with Expert Baker and Entrepreneur, Andy Clark

Last week, Escoffier hosted an exciting virtual event with expert baker and business owner Andy Clark. While Andy is a...

July 22, 2020
World of Food & Drink 8 min read

Escoffier’s Pandemonium Pizza Party with Chef Ben Robinson

Wow! What a fun demonstration by Chef Ben Robinson yesterday. We had approximately 500 viewers for Chef Ben’s Pandemonium Pizza...

May 15, 2020
Culinary Arts 6 min read

3 Tips For Becoming an Environmentally-Conscious Chef

Your diners are becoming environmentally-conscious. Here’s how to start thinking about ways to shift your restaurant’s focus to keep and build your customer base.

May 11, 2020
World of Food & Drink 3 min read

Farmer Lee Jones of ‘The Chef’s Garden’ Discusses Sustainable Farming with Escoffier Students and Faculty

Farmer Lee Jones is noted as one of the “60 Coolest People in Food”…multiple times. He’s also part of the...

May 8, 2020
World of Food & Drink 4 min read

Escoffier Chef Instructor Presents at the 2020 Joint Culinary Training Exercise

Recently, our men and women in uniform traded in their battlefield on land and sea for a battlefield in the...

May 6, 2020
Recipes & Techniques 2 min read

Making a Classic Risotto with Chef Curtis Duffy

In this video Chef Curtis Duffy, Chef and Restaurateur, prepares his version of a classic Italian dish, Risotto Milanese. He...

December 20, 2019
Baking & Pastry Arts 4 min read

Is Farm to Table Possible, or Practical, for Bakeries?

Achieving the farm to table concept is possible for bakeries, as long as they acknowledge the nature of this goal and key align processes with it.

November 25, 2019
World of Food & Drink 4 min read

A Look Back at the Food Trends of the 2010s

Let's send off the decade that was with a look back on some of the big food trends.

November 25, 2019
Recipes & Techniques 3 min read

Pumpkin Upside Down Apple Cake with Maple Bourbon Glaze

Pumpkin Upside Down Apple Cake with Maple Bourbon Glaze captures the best of the season with its sweet, spicy flavors...

November 1, 2019
World of Food & Drink 4 min read

Sustainability Is Trending: How Will This Affect Your Restaurant?

For culinary students studying at the August Escoffier Austin culinary campus, sustainable business may just be good business.

October 18, 2019
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