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How to Properly Zest and Make a Citrus Vinaigrette
By: Helena Stallings, Culinary Arts Student As Culinary Arts student Mark Dinnocenzo demonstrated in the How-To video, the first step in...
GoodLife Food Park to open in East Austin
A new addition to Austin's food truck scene is GoodLife Food Park - a gathering place for those who want to indulge in tasty fare among an upscale urban setting.
Boulder Food Truck Legislation Gets Initial Approval
Boulder culinary school have often been wary of starting their own food truck business in the past, but they may be more inclined in the future considering that the county has given initial approval for a set of more lenient rules.
5 Steps to a Smooth Transition
By: Ryan Hodros, Pastry and Culinary Arts Student I was going to write this piece about the transition from Chef Robert to our...
How To Roll Out Pie Dough
There are many techniques and methods to rolling out doughs, but the first task is to choose the style of...
Spiced Almonds & Pecans
These spiced nuts make a hearty holiday snack or homemade hostess gift. Makes 3 cups Ingredients: 1 ½ cups whole...
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 to Apply to Culinary School as a Veteran
Applying to culinary school as a veteran? Find out how to navigate GI Bill benefits, gather documents, and complete your Escoffier application.
Can You Transfer Credits to Escoffier? A Guide for Students Switching Schools
Can you transfer credits to Escoffier? Get our guide on transfer credit policies, required documentation, and how to start the process today.
Culinary School vs. Self-Teaching: Can You Really Learn to Cook From YouTube?
Discover what each path offers, what they can't teach, and when formal education makes sense for your culinary career.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
Culinary Careers for the Health-Conscious: Nutrition and Wellness Roles
Explore six culinary careers blending nutrition and cooking skills, from health coaching to private chefs. Find salary data and next steps.
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.
Food Culture
Where Is the Culinary Industry Growing Fastest? A State-by-State Breakdown
Which U.S. states have the fastest growing culinary industry? Escoffier analyzed national and state-level workforce data to reveal trends and projections.
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.
