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Creating food culture
Some culinary arts programs have addressed the question of food culture and how it is created, however, in today's global society it is becoming increasingly difficult to understand what exactly the food culture of a specific location happens to be.
Beef takes an environmental toll
A culinary course online is a great venue for learning how to clean, dress and cook various animal proteins.
The most dangerous taste: red abalone
Online cooking programs may offer cooking instructions for various sea creatures, but you would be hard-pressed to find a red abalone recipe listed anywhere.
Tips for Cooking with Beer
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student A few weeks ago, I released part one of my multi-part guide to beer. While I’m still...
New application connects applicants with restaurant jobs
A new application released by Red Book Connect, a California-based company that designs software for the restaurant industry, should have culinary academy students feeling excited.
Swiss Chard and Roasted Garlic Crostini
Leafy greens are everywhere, here’s a fun, light way to enjoy nutrient dense Swiss Chard. Perfect to bring to any dinner...
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.
Take the Culinary Career Survey
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
Culinary School Pros and Cons: How to Decide If It’s For You
Discover the pros and cons of culinary school to decide whether it's right for you. Explore the potential career benefits and downsides in this helpful guide.
Why Earn an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts?
Explore what you can learn in a culinary arts associate degree, from classic technique to career-building business skills.
Culinary School Guide For High School Students and Parents
Is culinary school the right path? This guide helps students and parents explore career options, compare programs, and plan for culinary education together.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
What Do Restaurant Consultants Actually Do? A Career Guide
What do restaurant consultants do, and how do you become one? Hear from working consultants about the expertise, income, and career path behind the role.
Starting a Career as a Garde-Manger
Explore what a garde-manger does, how the role fits into the kitchen brigade, and how to start a career at this classic culinary station.
How You Can Become a Personal or Private Chef
Thinking about becoming a personal or private chef? Explore the skills, training, and steps that may help you turn your culinary passion into a career.
Food Culture
What Education Do You Need to Be a Pastry Chef?
Considering a career in pastry? Explore how pastry education works, what skills you’ll build, and how different learning paths can support your long-term goals.
The Rise of Sober Dining: How Restaurants Are Rethinking the Role of Alcohol
Explore how non-alcoholic beverage programs are reshaping restaurants, creating career opportunities, and redefining hospitality for the sober curious.
How to Make Fresh Herbs Last Longer: Basil, Cilantro, Parsley, and More
From basil to rosemary, learn how to store fresh herbs to keep them bright, fragrant, and full of flavor.
