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Sriracha maker doesn't want to move
After a debate with the Irwindale City Council, Sriracha hot sauce maker Huy Fong Foods, said it wants to remain...
Fresh Mint Chutney
Trim back the fresh mint growing in your flower bed or garden and make this recipe for Fresh Mint Chutney! Hungry...
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.
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...
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 Math & Science: Turning Your High School Education Into a Culinary Career
Cooking is a delicious blend of math, chemistry, and biology. Find out how your high school education can help you in your pursuit of a culinary career.
3 Ways Culinary School Can Help Boost Your Career
Discover how culinary school can help boost your career through mentorship, hands-on industry externships, and the skills to advance or change direction.
Can You Become a Chef Without Going to Culinary School?
The path to becoming a chef doesn’t look the same for everyone. Find out where culinary school fits in and why you don’t want to skip this important step.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
How to Become a Food Stylist: A Career Guide
Find out what a food stylist does, what they can earn, and how to become one, with insights from working professionals.
Culinary Jobs You Can Start While Still in High School
Explore 7 entry-level culinary jobs high school students can start now, including pay data, skills you can build, and insight into how early experience can lead to a culinary career.
How to Become a Recipe Developer
Discover how you can become a recipe developer, from building culinary skills and earning a degree to growing a portfolio and exploring career paths in food.
Food Culture
A Brief History Of The Chef’s Uniform
The chef's uniform has a history spanning two centuries. Here's what each piece means, where it came from, and why it still matters.
Pastry Chef vs. Baker: What’s the Difference?
Wondering if you should be a baker or pastry chef? Compare roles, salaries, schedules, and skills to find the right baking career path.
How To Improve Your Cooking Skills: 15 Professional Techniques
Level up your cooking with 15 essential techniques used in professional kitchens. Practical advice for cooks ready to refine their skills.
