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Culinary Arts Graduate Spotlight – Antoinette Williams

Culinary Arts Graduate Spotlight This could be you! Antoinette Williams’ journey to Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts started in...

July 1, 2014
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Boulder population seeks to revitalize bee population, food economy

For the past few years, declining bee populations have been one of the most critical and most frequently overlooked threats to a sustainable food economy.

July 1, 2014
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A Taste of Art Festival comes to Boulder

In many ways, the creation of food is an artistic expression.

June 30, 2014
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Austin supermarket charged in meat mislabeling scandal

Students in Texas culinary arts programs might want to check their ingredients. MT Supermarket, an Austin grocer located in the Chinatown Shopping Center on North Lamar Boulevard, is facing a lawsuit from the Office of the Texas Attorney General following mislabeling a very specific sort of meat.

June 30, 2014
Boulder Student Life 5 min read

Faculty Spotlight: Chef Kelly Newlon

  By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student   Our class recently finished the Culinary Arts block of culinary school at Auguste Escoffier,...

June 27, 2014
Culinary Arts 4 min read

Nick Offerman’s take on farm-to-table

Nick Offerman is primarily known as the mustache-toting, wood-crafting, snarky Ron Swanson on NBC's show "Parks and Recreation".

June 27, 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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Is Culinary School Necessary to Be a Chef?

Is culinary school worth it? Discover the benefits, career outlook, and how formal training can help launch your culinary or pastry career.

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A Day in the Life of an Online Culinary Student

See how online culinary school can fit into a busy schedule with flexible classes, hands-on training, and personalized instructor support.

June 11, 2025

How to Get Your Proof of Graduation

Ready to enroll in culinary school at Escoffier? You’ll need to submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent to apply. Here are the forms you can use – and how to obtain them.

June 5, 2025
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Cooking Up Success: How Chris Puga Turned His Baking Passion into a Thriving Career

From childhood dreams to Food & Beverage Director, Chris Puga proves that passion and perseverance can lead to extraordinary culinary success.

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The Highest Paying Culinary Jobs and Positions

Explore some of the highest paying culinary jobs and see which career path could be the perfect fit for your skills and goals.

June 23, 2025
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How Photographer Bree Chumley Built a Plant-Based Food Career from her Home Kitchen

Discover how Bree Chumley blended photography, plant-based cooking, and zero-waste creativity into a new career—one delicious project at a time.

June 16, 2025

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The Future of Culinary Education Is Here: This Is What It Looks Like

As the world changes, so does culinary school. Here’s what the future of culinary education might have in store.

July 2, 2025
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8 Ways Chefs and Home Cooks Can Reduce Food Waste

Learn how chefs and home cooks can reduce food waste with 8 practical tips for saving money, meals, and the planet.

June 30, 2025
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Super Smoothies For Summer

Here are some recipes that incorporate fresh produce into your smoothies.

June 28, 2025
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