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Culinary Arts 3 min read

How To Dress Up A Salad

People shy away from salads because lettuce can be pretty boring by itself. Spice up any salad with these toppings and you will find yourself wanting to eat your greens!

November 28, 2014
Recipes & Techniques 7 min read

Last Minute Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas

By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student For culinary school grads, Thanksgiving is a great time where you get to show off...

November 26, 2014
World of Food & Drink 3 min read

Pizza Inn Opens In La Junta

In addition to being an exciting and delicious development for the people of La Junta, this newest expansion also represents a significant culture of growth for the chain, coming on the heels of numerous other new openings.

November 26, 2014
Culinary Arts 3 min read

Beer and Wine For Your Thanksgiving Feast

In the Austin culinary arts scene, and the entire country, chefs, foodies and amateurs alike appreciate a conscious effort to pair appropriate alcoholic beverages with a meal. So study up and enjoy your holiday.

November 25, 2014
Culinary Arts 3 min read

Kitchen Apps to Help Culinary Students

Technology has allowed for the invention of some pretty neat tools that upcoming chefs, like Texas culinary arts students, can use in the kitchen. Check out these apps to capture and create new recipes with ease.

November 25, 2014
Culinary Arts 3 min read

Holiday Hazards: Thanksgiving Edition

There's a lot that can go wrong when you're cooking an elaborate meal for all your loved ones. We've rounded up some holiday hazards and ways to prevent them from happening to you.

November 24, 2014
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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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

Value of Culinary Education 22 min read

What to Look for When Touring a Culinary School (A Checklist)

Wondering what to look for on a culinary school tour? This checklist covers facilities, instructors, curriculum, externships, and more.

August 3, 2026
Value of Culinary Education 10 min read

Can You Go to Culinary School With No Prior Experience?

Culinary experience isn’t required to enroll in culinary school. See what to expect at every experience level, from none to years in a kitchen.

July 30, 2026
Value of Culinary Education 12 min read

Culinary Math & Science: Turning Your High School Education Into a Culinary Career

Cooking is a delicious blend of math, chemistry, and biology. Find out how your high school education can help you in your pursuit of a culinary career.

July 29, 2026
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Careers

Culinary & Pastry Careers 16 min read

How to Become a Food Stylist: A Career Guide

Find out what a food stylist does, what they can earn, and how to become one, with insights from working professionals.

July 28, 2026
Culinary & Pastry Careers 19 min read

Culinary Jobs You Can Start While Still in High School

Explore 7 entry-level culinary jobs high school students can start now, including pay data, skills you can build, and insight into how early experience can lead to a culinary career.

July 24, 2026
Culinary & Pastry Careers 14 min read

How to Become a Recipe Developer

Discover how you can become a recipe developer, from building culinary skills and earning a degree to growing a portfolio and exploring career paths in food.

July 22, 2026

Food Culture

Culinary Arts 12 min read

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.

July 2, 2026
Baking & Pastry Arts 18 min read

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.

June 25, 2026
Culinary Arts 21 min read

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.

June 22, 2026
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