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Street Food of the Philippines
By: Leah Eveleigh, Culinary Arts Student & Cutthroat Kitchen Winner There are two seasons in the Philippines: rainy season and summer...
Second amendment-themed restaurant brings flare to Colorado culinary scene
Students of culinary arts programs who are looking for an innovative idea for a restaurant need not seek any further than Shooters Grill in Rifle, Colorado.
TheBigWonderful food competition
Culinary academy students in the area are sure to taste a few inventive dishes if they attend TheBigWonderful during the summer.
The Trouble With Truffle Oil
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student Our class had our regional cuisines practical this past week, and a pleasant side-effect of...
Cajun vs. Creole
The food culture of southern Louisiana is the result of a diverse mix of cultural influences over hundreds of years.
Mind tricks of the restaurant trade
There are many tricks that restaurants employ when crafting their menus and some are difficult to weed out, even for those learning to cook online.
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
What to Know Before Enrolling in Culinary School
Thinking about culinary school? Learn what to expect from programs, costs, timelines, and enrollment at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.
Culinary School for Home Cooks: Making the Leap from Amateur to Professional
Curious about taking your home cooking to the next level? Learn about the key skills, mindset, and training that turn passion into a professional career.
Start the New Year Right: Why January Is the Perfect Time to Begin Culinary School
Considering a career change to culinary arts? See why January can be ideal for starting culinary school and how you could set yourself up for success.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
The Power of Saying Yes: Chef Marion Lancial’s Journey Across Three Countries
Chef Marion Lancial changed careers every year until she found pastry. Now she's a head chef in Belfast who baked for royalty. Her secret? Say yes first, figure it out later.
Why Earn a Degree in Food Entrepreneurship?
Want to start a food truck or restaurant? Find out why culinary skills alone aren't enough and how business education can help you achieve success.
What Happens After Culinary School? Career Support at Escoffier
Graduating is just the beginning. See how Escoffier’s externships, career services, and alumni network may help you take the next step.
Food Culture
AI & Cooking: 6 Chef Skills AI May Never Replicate
AI is transforming kitchens, but it can't replace chefs. Discover six human skills that make culinary careers future-proof.
The Science of Cooking: What Every Chef Should Understand about Chemistry
Think cooking is all art? Think again. Discover the chemistry behind every seared steak, emulsified sauce, and risen loaf that separates good chefs from great ones.
Risotto Made Simple: Tips to Make Creamy Risotto
From rice choice to stirring rhythm, learn the secrets to silky, comforting risotto.
