Food Culture

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Baking & Pastry Arts • 3 min read

New to choux pastry? Here’s what you need to know

Choux pastry dough is a key component of many dishes in French cuisine and beyond. Learn what makes this dough unique along with key tips for preparing it.

January 29, 2019
Recipes & Techniques • 5 min read

Escoffier Partners with Fischer & Wieser for Cooking Contest

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and Fischer & Wieser, a Texas-based company known for its gourmet condiments, partnered for...

January 29, 2019
Baking & Pastry Arts • 3 min read

Creative ways to fill croissants

Opportunities abound for online pastry students who want to add a new dimension of flavor and complexity to the otherwise simple but delectable croissant.

January 23, 2019
Baking & Pastry Arts • 3 min read

Blossom and thumbprint cookies are bakery classics

Blossom and thumbprint cookies are both bakery classics that are easily made and adapted to create intriguing new treats for customers.

January 18, 2019
Culinary Arts • 4 min read

Tapping into staff experience to create delicious new dishes

Collaboration in the kitchen is a vital consideration for all chefs, whether they're right out of culinary school or have many years of experience.

January 16, 2019
Baking & Pastry Arts • 4 min read

Pound cakes that have customers asking for seconds

If you're an online pastry student who hasn't yet forayed into the world of pound cakes, get ready: This is your crash course in one of the most simple and revered pastries.

January 15, 2019
Recipes & Techniques • 4 min read

Making a delicious sausage gravy

Read on for a background on sausage gravy and for a peek at Escoffier's very own recipe.

January 9, 2019
World of Food & Drink • 3 min read

New Year’s dishes from around the world

Traditional New Year's foods aren't just a sign of good luck or prosperity, they're delicious dishes that culinary school students can prepare all year long.

January 7, 2019
Culinary Arts • 4 min read

Why lasagna is such a crowd pleaser

Lasagna is a surprisingly versatile dish, open to a number of different preparations, presentations and permutations, as well as being a classic comfort food.

January 2, 2019
Baking & Pastry Arts • 4 min read

Nanaimo bars: Bring a Canadian favorite to your table

Boulder culinary students interested in expanding their pastry menus, or just experimenting with new international cuisines, should try their hand at making this delicious Canadian classic.

December 29, 2018
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