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Culinary Arts • 3 min read

5 Tips For Getting Thrifty In Your Kitchen

Here are are five tips for making great food without burning through cash.

October 14, 2016
Culinary Arts • 4 min read

5 Tips For Mastering Open Flame Cooking

This exciting new trend is a great way to learn a new approach to the art of cooking. 

October 12, 2016
Culinary Arts • 3 min read

Grocery Shop Smart

Anyone pursuing their online cooking school certificate knows how pricey it can get to buy all of the supplies you need to experiment with your meals.  

October 11, 2016
Baking & Pastry Arts • 3 min read

5 Ways to Add Excitement to Apple Pie

Many chefs have developed their own versions of apple pie that add fun new spins.

October 10, 2016
Press Releases • 2 min read

Celebrate Escoffier Day in Boulder October 9th

BOULDER, Colo (October 9, 2016) –  The Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts located at 637 South Broadway in Boulder...

October 7, 2016
Boulder Student Life • 1 min read

Disney Comes To Escoffier Schools Boulder

October 6, 2016: Walt Disney World’s chef recruiter, Pauli Milotte, made a trip to the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary...

October 7, 2016
What's Your Ideal Culinary Career? Take Our Survey!
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.

Financing Your Education • 11 min read

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.

Value of Culinary Education • 26 min read

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.

Financing Your Education • 17 min read

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.

Value of Culinary Education • 12 min read
How to Start a Food Truck: A Step-By-Step Guide
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.
Get Our How to Start a Food Truck Guide

By clicking the “Get the Survey Now” button, I am providing my signature in accordance with the E-Sign Act, and express written consent and agreement to be contacted by, and to receive calls and texts using automated technology and/or prerecorded calls, and emails from, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts at the number and email address I provided above, regarding furthering my education and enrolling. I acknowledge that I am not required to agree to receive such calls and texts using automated technology and/or prerecorded calls as a condition of enrolling at Escoffier. I further acknowledge that I can opt-out of receiving such calls and texts by calling 888-773-8595, by submitting a request via Escoffier’s website, or by emailing [email protected].

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.

September 3, 2026
Value of Culinary Education • 13 min read

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.

August 28, 2026
Value of Culinary Education • 16 min read

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.

August 7, 2026
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Careers

Culinary & Pastry Careers • 14 min read

How to Build a Pastry Chef Portfolio: What Employers Actually Look for

Learn how you can build a pastry chef portfolio that shows employers your range, consistency, and skill, plus common mistakes to avoid.

September 17, 2026
Culinary & Pastry Careers • 23 min read

15 Great Careers in the Food Industry

From pitmaster to pastry chef, discover 15 culinary careers with real salary data, day-in-the-life breakdowns, and how you can get started.

September 11, 2026
Culinary & Pastry Careers • 12 min read

How to Prepare for Culinary School While Still in High School

Thinking about culinary school after high school? Discover practical ways to build your skills, gain experience, and prepare for what comes next.

September 10, 2026

Food Culture

Culinary Arts • 19 min read

Wine Pairing for Beginners: How to Match Wine With Food

Could your next bottle of wine make dinner taste even better? Explore five approachable questions for pairing wine with food, plus classic matches and common mistakes.

September 25, 2026
Recipes & Techniques • 21 min read

The Daughter Sauces: Variations Built From the 5 Mother Sauces

You know the five mother sauces, but what about their daughters? Explore the classic variations every future culinarian should know.

September 22, 2026
World of Food & Drink • 11 min read

States with the Biggest Organic Food Footprint

See which U.S. states have the biggest organic food footprint based on organic farmland, land use, and production value.

September 18, 2026
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