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.

Recipes & Techniques • 3 min read

Dear avocados, is there anything you can’t do?

Avocados can be salty or sweet, smooth or chunky, fried or frozen, but they can't be beaten.  

November 26, 2018
Baking & Pastry Arts • 4 min read

Nontraditional pie crusts to dress up your dessert menu

Pie crusts aren't only made of pastry dough. Use this advice to experiment with a variety of other pie crusts that can punch up a number of different recipes.

November 20, 2018
Baking & Pastry Arts • 4 min read

Avoiding color overload: These bakery treats get back to basics

The unicorn food trend will continue to have a place for some time to come, but there are plenty of less-garish desserts to incorporate in your repertoire as well.

November 13, 2018
Culinary Arts • 4 min read

The Fool’s Gold Loaf: A true culinary curiosity

If you take only one thing away from the Fool's Gold Loaf, let it be this: PB&J has potential to be much more than a basic sandwich.

November 12, 2018
Baking & Pastry Arts • 4 min read

The versatility of laminated dough

If you're an online culinary student who isn't already cooking with laminated dough, you should be.

November 7, 2018
Culinary Arts • 4 min read

Delicious Brazilian foods that will spice up your menu

Online culinary students who venture beyond Brazilian beef and "wonderfruits" will find many more exciting dishes. 

November 5, 2018
Baking & Pastry Arts • 4 min read

The rise of ruby chocolate

For now, ruby chocolate is an exotic novelty. In six months to a year, though, it could be a bonafide culinary staple right alongside white, milk and dark chocolate.

October 30, 2018
Baking & Pastry Arts • 4 min read

Healthy desserts that taste unhealthy

Boulder culinary students interested in accommodating a wider range of dietary needs can learn something from these relatively healthy desserts.

October 26, 2018
Baking & Pastry Arts • 2 min read

How To Make Chocolate Pumpkin Pie

If you didn’t think pumpkin pie could get any better, you probably didn’t know you could add chocolate. And bourbon...

October 25, 2018
Culinary Arts • 3 min read

Pickling is for more than just cucumbers

Pickling is most commonly associated with cucumbers, but the process yields delicious results from a variety of fruits and vegetables.

October 25, 2018
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