King of Chefs Blog

World of Food & Drink • 2 min read

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.

May 23, 2014
Austin Student Life • 5 min read

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...

May 22, 2014
Baking & Pastry Arts • 3 min read

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...

May 7, 2014
Recipes & Techniques • 1 min read

Spiced Almonds & Pecans

These spiced nuts make a hearty holiday snack or homemade hostess gift. Makes 3 cups Ingredients: 1 ½ cups whole...

December 26, 2013
What's Your Ideal Culinary Career? Take Our Survey!
What's Your Ideal Culinary Career? Take Our Survey!
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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.
Get Our How to Start a Food Truck Guide

By clicking the “Get the Survey Now” button, I am providing my signature in accordance with the E-Sign Act, and express written consent and agreement to be contacted by, and to receive calls and texts using automated technology and/or prerecorded calls, and emails from, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts at the number and email address I provided above, regarding furthering my education and enrolling. I acknowledge that I am not required to agree to receive such calls and texts using automated technology and/or prerecorded calls as a condition of enrolling at Escoffier. I further acknowledge that I can opt-out of receiving such calls and texts by calling 888-773-8595, by submitting a request via Escoffier’s website, or by emailing [email protected].

Education

Financing Your Education • 12 min read

6 Ways High School Students Can Plan for Culinary School Costs

Explore 6 tips to help high school students plan for culinary school costs, including federal loans, scholarships, and more.

October 28, 2026
Value of Culinary Education • 13 min read

Gap Year Before Culinary School: Making the Most of Time Between High School and Enrollment

Taking a gap year before culinary school? Explore how to use the time wisely, from kitchen jobs and food travel to saving money and preparing to enroll.

October 14, 2026
Value of Culinary Education • 14 min read

Culinary School with Kids: How Parents Can Balance School and Family

Can you attend culinary school as a parent? Explore strategies for managing childcare, meals, study time, and the guilt of investing in yourself.

October 6, 2026
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Careers

Success Stories • 12 min read

Gravitate Toward Joy: From One Suitcase to a James Beard Kitchen

Kara Merchant arrived in Charleston with one suitcase and no plan. Five years later, she's the pastry chef for West Virginia's first James Beard Award-winning chef.

October 30, 2026
Culinary & Pastry Careers • 10 min read

How to Change Restaurant Jobs Without Burning Bridges

Leaving a restaurant job? Explore how you can give proper notice, handle counteroffers, and protect your culinary reputation on the way out

October 12, 2026
Success Stories • 15 min read

From Stress-Baking to Chocolate Judging: How Curiosity Transformed Erin Seidemann’s Life

From stress-baking to judging the world's largest craft chocolate competition, Erin Seidemann followed curiosity and never looked back.

October 9, 2026

Food Culture

Recipes & Techniques • 6 min read

How To Make One Giant Corn Cream Puff

No, you're not dreaming. But Chef Instructor Stefanie Bishop-Schmidt does create a dreamy, giant, corn-based cream puff in Episode 3 of Escoffier’s Sweet-Savory-Seasonal video series.

October 30, 2026
Recipes & Techniques • 7 min read

How To Make Shrimp and Grits with Corn 5 Ways

In classic Chef Luke style, he puts a personal spin on this Southern comfort food favorite-Shrimp & Grits with Corn 5 Ways.

October 30, 2026
Recipes & Techniques • 17 min read

How to Stock Your Pantry Like a Chef

What could you cook with a better-stocked pantry? Explore the staples and organizational habits that can help you prepare flavorful meals faster.

October 29, 2026
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