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Spotlight: Oxford Gardens
By: Helena Stallings, Culinary Arts Student In the farm to table experience portion of the culinary arts curriculum, every week is...
Texas Tech University opens new food truck
Culinary academy students with an interest in entering the burgeoning world of mobile hospitality may want to take a trip down to Texas Tech University in Lubbock.
Texas Food Bank receives significant partnership
Often, for chefs, culinary students or enthusiasts of local cuisine, it becomes easy to get caught up in the world of enjoying lavish food.
Spotlight: Mountain Flower Goat Dairy
By: Helena Stallings, Culinary Arts Student With the birth of processed foods came the birth of our food allergy epidemic. Wheat...
GMO initiative will appear on ballot in Colorado
Culinary academy students in Colorado with a vested interest in where their raw materials are sourced from may want to pay attention to the upcoming elections.
Instructions, warning labels to be affixed to edible marijuana products
With the legalization of marijuana in Colorado earlier this year, cooks, amateur chefs and culinary students across the state gained the legal right not only to purchase marijuana but also to use it in the creation of edible THC products.
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.
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.
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Education
3 Ways Culinary School Can Help Boost Your Career
Discover how culinary school can help boost your career through mentorship, hands-on industry externships, and the skills to advance or change direction.
Can You Become a Chef Without Going to Culinary School?
The path to becoming a chef doesn’t look the same for everyone. Find out where culinary school fits in and why you don’t want to skip this important step.
Culinary School, College, or Trade School: Which Education Path Is Right for Veterans?
Culinary school, college, trade school, or apprenticeship? Compare education paths for veterans, including GI Bill coverage, timelines, and career outcomes.
Careers
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Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
What Does a Chef Consultant Do?
Chef consultants help food businesses improve menus, operations, and profitability. Explore what they do, how they find work, and how you can become one.
How to Become a Sommelier
Discover how to become a sommelier, from wine education and hands-on experience to certification levels, career paths, and what the day-to-day role actually looks like.
How to Start a Bakery Business from Home
Start your own home-based bakery business. Get practical guidance on legal requirements, pricing your baked goods, sales channels, and building customers.
Food Culture
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.
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.
