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Home brewing stores in Austin
If you're looking to get into homebrewing to add fresh homemade ingredients to your Austin culinary arts school homework visit one of these supply stores.
Work and Class Named To Prestigious List
An up and coming new restaurant that's been drawing high praise from a number of news outlets, Work & Class, was recently named to Thrillist's list of the 21 Best New Restaurants in America.
Generosity and Gratitude
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student I’ve been struggling with what to write about for this blog entry. There’s a lot...
Texas Grapefruit 101
Learn about grapefruit, the Texas State Fruit, and ways to use it in your Austin culinary arts program homework.
Foods That Texas Can’t Live Without
Whether you're a native or a transplant to the state, you're likely to have come across these foods that Texans just can't live without.
How To Make Gluten Free Stuffing
By: Helena Stallings, Culinary Arts Student Even though the autumn harvest is rapidly coming to a close, your holiday dinners can still...
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Food Culture
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.
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.
