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Whole Foods Takes Hit in Pricing Settlement
From students in culinary arts programs to amateur chefs to professional cooks, everyone in the culinary community seems more and more concerned with sourcing fresh, sustainable ingredients.
Mario Batali opened a production company
Famous chef, writer and television personality Mario Batali is bringing new focus to the young culinary movement in the United States.
The Temple Grandin School/S.T.E.P.S Fundraiser Dinner
By: Helena Stallings, Culinary Arts Student One of the greatest aspects of the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is their...
Health food trend predictions for 2014
Sterling Rice Group releases a list of the top 10 trends in natural and organic food.
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...
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.
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
How Much Education Might You Need to Become a Chef?
Do you need professional training as a chef to succeed? Explore the value of chef education and whether it may be right for you.
How to Build a Culinary Portfolio as a High School Student
Build a strong culinary portfolio in high school with free tools and phone photos. Stand out for scholarships, competitions, and your first kitchen job.
How Online Pastry School Works
Discover how Escoffier’s online pastry school works with flexible scheduling, hands-on assignments, live chef sessions, and personalized feedback.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
How to Become a Pitmaster
How do you become a pitmaster? Discover the culinary training, practice, and career opportunities in BBQ restaurants, competitions, and more.
How to Become a Food Critic: A Step-By-Step Guide
How you can become a food critic: training options, portfolio-building strategies, and the path from food lover to professional food writer.
The Difference Between a Professional Cook and a Chef
Discover the difference between a cook and a chef, including responsibilities, skills, pay, career paths, and how you can move up in the kitchen.
Food Culture
Neurogastronomy: How Understanding the Science of Taste Is Changing Restaurant Menus
What if flavor starts in the brain? Explore how neurogastronomy is changing restaurant menus and how chefs can shape perception.
Gluten-Free Baking Tips: How to Achieve the Right Texture
Why does gluten-free baking turn gritty? Discover how to fix texture with better flour blends, hydration, resting, and smart ingredient choices.
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.
