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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 Online Pastry School Works
Discover how Escoffier’s online pastry school works with flexible scheduling, hands-on assignments, live chef sessions, and personalized feedback.
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.
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.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
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.
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.
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.
Food Culture
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.
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.
