Recipes & Techniques 1 min read

Fresh Mint Chutney

Trim back the fresh mint growing in your flower bed or garden and make this recipe for Fresh Mint Chutney! Hungry...

May 28, 2014
World of Food & Drink 3 min read

Merriam-Webster adds new food-related words to dictionary

Learning the language of food is an important part of being a successful Austin culinary arts school student and a chef out there in the real world. So it's important to stay informed in new developments in the realm of food vocabulary.

May 28, 2014
Culinary Arts 3 min read

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...

May 27, 2014
Culinary Arts 3 min read

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.

May 27, 2014
Boulder Student Life 5 min read

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...

May 27, 2014
Recipes & Techniques 2 min read

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...

May 26, 2014
What's Your Ideal Culinary Career? Take Our Survey!
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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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.

Financing Your Education 11 min read

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.

Value of Culinary Education 26 min read

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.

Financing Your Education 17 min read

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.

Value of Culinary Education 12 min read
How to Start a Food Truck: A Step-By-Step Guide
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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Value of Culinary Education 14 min read

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.

May 25, 2026
Value of Culinary Education 14 min read

What Are the Types of Culinary Degrees and Diplomas?

Compare culinary diplomas vs. associate degrees at Escoffier. Explore program length, focus areas, costs, and which fits your goals.

May 20, 2026
Value of Culinary Education 15 min read

Community College Culinary School Versus Dedicated Culinary Schools: The Case for Specialization

Compare community college vs. dedicated culinary schools. Learn how specialized training, Chef Instructors, and industry connections can advance your career.

May 13, 2026
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Success Stories 14 min read

How Escoffier Student Richard Hodgkiss Found Healing in the Kitchen

Veteran and former ER worker Richard Hodgkiss found healing in the kitchen. Now an Escoffier student, he’s building a new future through food.

May 22, 2026
Food Entrepreneurship 27 min read

The Food Content Creator: Building a Career Through TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube

Build a culinary career on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover how to grow an audience, create content, and monetize your cooking skills.

May 18, 2026
Culinary & Pastry Careers 19 min read

How You Can Become a Baker

Explore the roadmap to a professional baking career. Learn about culinary school, key baking terminology, and how you can land your first job in a bakery.

May 6, 2026

Food Culture

Baking & Pastry Arts 16 min read

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.

May 21, 2026
Baking & Pastry Arts 15 min read

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.

April 17, 2026
World of Food & Drink 13 min read

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.

March 25, 2026
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