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 • 3 min read

Passion Fruit and Other Flavors Add a New Dimension to Baked Goods

Passion fruit and a variety of other less-common but generally available fruits can turn a standard dessert into something far more unique.

May 31, 2019
World of Food & Drink • 4 min read

Food Halls: The Growing Denver Dining Trend

A lot of culinary trends come and go, but are food halls bound to stick around?

May 28, 2019
World of Food & Drink • 4 min read

Sri Lankan Cuisine Could Grab the Spotlight in 2019

Auguste Escoffier culinary students studying at the Austin, Texas campus should familiarize themselves with Sri Lankan cuisine before it becomes culinary tour de force it's sure to be.

May 22, 2019
Recipes & Techniques • 4 min read

Emphasizing Fresh, Homemade Condiments

Condiments can be so much more than a simple bottle of mass-produced ketchup or mustard left on the table for your customers.

May 20, 2019
Recipes & Techniques • 4 min read

Cooking with Probiotics and Gut-Friendly Foods

You don't have to go far in Austin to find probiotic and prebiotic foods. But are they on your menu? 

May 10, 2019
Baking & Pastry Arts • 3 min read

Wedding Cake Trends in 2019

Here are a few particularly interesting trends that online students studying in our Professional Pastry Arts program may want to pay attention to.

May 6, 2019
Baking & Pastry Arts • 4 min read

Tapping Into the Rise in Popularity of Thin and Crispy Cookies

A great thin and crispy chocolate chip cookie is delicious, not particularly difficult to bake and can please a wide variety of customers.

April 24, 2019
Culinary Arts • 4 min read

Hoagies and Grinders: Sprucing Up Sandwiches with Regional Inspirations

Sub sandwiches don't have to be a simple on-the-go meal, as these regional variations and attractive alternatives to the standard sandwich show.

April 22, 2019
Culinary Arts • 4 min read

Chow from Macau: A primer on Macanese cuisine

Online culinary students who haven't heard of Macanese cuisine are in for a treat - the food is as interesting and mixed as the culture that created it.

April 16, 2019
Culinary Arts • 4 min read

Dishes Inspired by Spring Season Holidays

From Easter brunch to pre-fasting Ramadan feasts, Boulder culinary students who want to get into the spirit of spring holidays can draw inspiration from the dishes served at these annual celebrations.

April 12, 2019
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