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Spices and the age of exploration
As a student of online cooking courses, you may have a difficult time imagining your life without access to spices.
Sales of frozen foods turn cold
The rise of online cooking courses, fair trade foods and farm-to-fork restaurants may be coming at the expense of more traditional American staples.
Trends in Art and The Culinary Industry
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student In any artistic industry, one of the more frustrating things for those trying to break...
How To Crumb Coat A Sponge Cake
By: Helena Stallings, Culinary Arts Student After your sponge cakes have been pulled from the oven and had time to cool...
Greenberg’s ‘American Catch’ provides commentary on local seafood
Maybe you're a seasoned veteran when it comes to skills in the kitchen, or perhaps you're just starting to learn to cook online.
A Taste of Home
By: Leah Eveleigh, Culinary Arts Student & Cutthroat Kitchen Winner Come with me on a culinary journey home to the Philippines,...
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
From Corporate Burnout to Culinary Fulfillment: The Great Career Pivot
Ready for a culinary career change? Learn how professionals pivot from corporate jobs to food industry success with strategic planning and education.
How Escoffier Alumni Stay Connected: Mentorship, Networking, and Career Support
Discover Escoffier's Alumni Association: career support, mentorship, and networking for culinary professionals.
How Fast Can You Launch Your Culinary Career with Escoffier?
How quickly can you start a culinary career? Explore Escoffier program timelines, externship advantages, and real graduate employment stories.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
Chef Salaries in 2025: How Much Money Can Chefs Make?
Discover chef salaries by role, industry, and location & how education and experience can impact your culinary career earnings.
Why Nearly Half of New Restaurants Fail, and How Proper Training Can Change Everything
Why do restaurants fail? Escoffier’s analysis uncovers the common causes and reveals how a culinary school education can help restaurant owners thrive.
Five Escoffier Alumni Share: Why I Chose This School
Five Escoffier alumni share how they overcame doubts about culinary school—from costs to credentials to online learning.
Food Culture
Risotto Made Simple: Tips to Make Creamy Risotto
From rice choice to stirring rhythm, learn the secrets to silky, comforting risotto.
Canada’s Most Diverse Food Cities & Provinces: Ranking Culinary Diversity Across the Country
Which Canadian cities have the most diverse food scenes? Escoffier’s analysis reveals surprising insights from the nation’s 30 largest cities.
Sweet Tooth Nation: Which States Lead in Sugar Consumption?
Discover which U.S. states have the biggest sweet tooth. Escoffier’s analysis reveals surprising regional patterns in sugar consumption across America.
