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The Boulder Campus’ 2016 Recipe Competition Winners
We decided to switch up this year’s scholarship competition and we are glad we did! Each and every one of...
Perfectly Poached Salmon And Tarragon Cream Sauce
Poaching fish can be a great alternative to other forms of cooking: whether it’s baking, grilling, searing or frying. Not...
3 Tips for Opening a BBQ Restaurant
Barbecue continues to grow in popularity in the U.S. If you want to join the trend, here are a few points about cooking styles and marketing approach.
Chef Instructor Spotlight: Luke Shaffer
When it comes to our chef instructors, an all-encompassing love of food is a resume must. No one exhibits that...
The Many Tastes of Quality Kolache
Kolaches are becoming more widely available across the U.S. and gaining new fans wherever they appear.
What Makes Fusion Successful?
Many restaurants specialize in bridging the gaps between cultural backgrounds.
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.
Take the Culinary Career Survey
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.
Get Our How to Start a Food Truck Guide
Education
How Parents Can Support a Teen Interested in the Culinary Arts
Wondering how to support your teen's interest in culinary arts? Explore career paths, income potential, and practical ways to help them get started.
Exploring Colorado Cuisine: How Boulder Is Shaping the Next Generation of Chefs
How Boulder's farm-to-table culture, Michelin recognition, and collaborative spirit shape culinary education and Colorado's emerging food scene.
Can You Start Culinary School Mid-Year? Understanding Enrollment Dates
Can you start culinary school mid-year? Learn how Escoffier’s rolling start dates can let you begin your culinary education on your schedule.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
How to Become a Food & Beverage Director
Discover what it can take to become a food and beverage director, from job responsibilities and leadership skills to education, experience, and salary outlook.
What Is a Sous Chef?
Explore the sous chef role, from daily responsibilities and required skills to career progression, education options, and salary outlook.
How You Can Become a Pastry Chef
Discover how you can become a pastry chef with detailed guidance on education, skills, certifications, and career paths in baking and pastry arts.
Food Culture
How to Make Fresh Herbs Last Longer: Basil, Cilantro, Parsley, and More
From basil to rosemary, learn how to store fresh herbs to keep them bright, fragrant, and full of flavor.
7 Cooking Shows That Can Help You Think Like a Professional Chef
Looking for inspiration in the kitchen? From technique to competition, these shows are chef-approved for aspiring culinary students.
25 Cooking Techniques Every Cook Should Know
Discover the essential cooking techniques that can help you build confidence, flavor, and real skill in the kitchen.
