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How to Fillet a Round Fish
By: Helena Stallings, Culinary Arts Student A round fish by definition in culinary school is a fish that swims upright through...
New Mezcal Bar Opens Above Whisler's
Cesar Aguilar, the bar manager at E. Sixth Street hotspot Whisler's, has quietly opened a small mezcal bar.
Confronting the Familiar
By: Ryan Hodros, Pastry and Culinary Arts Student I’ve written in the past about intimidation and how it can make otherwise...
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.
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
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.
How to Teach Knife Safety to High School Students
Teaching knife safety in high school? Explore practical drills, classic cuts, and simple assessments that can guide students from first cuts to professional kitchens.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
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.
14 Culinary Careers Outside of the Kitchen
Not a fan of restaurant work hours? Discover 14 culinary careers outside the kitchen — with related salaries, skills, and how to get started.
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.
