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Pretty in pink: Dress up these desserts with Himalayan sea salt
Himalayan sea salt is similar in taste to common table salt, but its flaky, pink appearance makes it a great way to add a visual punch to a variety of desserts.
Understanding the delicious versatility of cornbread
Cornbread can be sweet or salty, offering chefs a strong base off which they can provide a wide range of flavors and textures to their customers.
Perfect your purees with these simple steps
A vegetable puree can be just the thing to tie a dish together. Here are the three basic steps for making a flavorful, vibrant one.
Savory pies have a place at your table
Savory pies are popular in many countries across the globe. With the right mixture of ingredients, you can thrill a variety of diners with your own creations.
Mix or scratch: How should you prepare your desserts?
Should you make your next dessert from a mix or from scratch?
The vital difference between food allergies and intolerances
Millions of people have food hypersensitivities, which means they can have uncomfortable or even fatal reactions to specific foods.
What's Your Ideal Culinary Career? Take Our Survey!
We’ve compiled a checklist of all of the essential questions into one handy tool: career options, culinary interest surveys, educational opportunities, and more.
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Editor’s Choice
FAFSA® for Culinary School: The Essential Guide
Use this FAFSA® application guide to help you get started and speed up the process of securing financial aid for culinary school.
Escoffier 101: Everything You Need to Know About Culinary School
All the answers you need about culinary school at Escoffier. What you could study, how to finance it, and what sets us apart from other culinary programs.
The Essential Guide to Culinary School Scholarships
Tons of resources for culinary school scholarships to fund your education and make your dreams a reality. Options for people from all backgrounds.
Yes, Online Culinary School Works.† Here’s How.
With online culinary school from Escoffier, you can get professional-level training from your own kitchen while juggling family, work, and more.
How to Start a Food Truck: A Step-By-Step Guide
Launching a food truck business can be a rewarding and flexible career option! In our guide, explore what you might need to start: from licenses and permits to marketing strategies.
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Education
From the Online Classroom to the Professional Kitchen: What Makes an Effective Online Culinary Program
Discover what makes an effective online culinary program, from flexible coursework and hands-on practice to chef feedback and real-world externships.
Culinary Field Trip Ideas for High School Educators — In-Person & Virtual Options
Culinary field trip ideas for high school educators: in-person destinations, virtual options, and tips for making every experience count in the classroom.
Am I Too Young To Be a Chef?
Wondering if you're too young to pursue a culinary career? Here's what real young chefs did before adulthood—and steps you can take right now.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
A Day in the Life of a Pastry Chef
What really happens during a pastry chef’s shift? Step inside the kitchen for early prep, dinner rushes, heavy lifting, and plenty of butter, sugar, and flour.
Choosing Your Culinary Specialization: Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, or Plant-Based
Dreaming of a career in food but not sure where to begin? Explore culinary arts, baking & pastry, and plant-based cuisine to discover the path that feels most like you.
How to Start a Restaurant: A Step-By-Step Guide
Explore how you can start a restaurant with this step-by-step guide covering business plans, funding, licenses, staffing, and more.
Food Culture
A Brief History Of The Chef’s Uniform
The chef's uniform has a history spanning two centuries. Here's what each piece means, where it came from, and why it still matters.
Pastry Chef vs. Baker: What’s the Difference?
Wondering if you should be a baker or pastry chef? Compare roles, salaries, schedules, and skills to find the right baking career path.
How To Improve Your Cooking Skills: 15 Professional Techniques
Level up your cooking with 15 essential techniques used in professional kitchens. Practical advice for cooks ready to refine their skills.
