Recipes & Techniques 2 min read

Colorado Peaches and the Lafayette Peach Festival

‘Tis the season for juicy, scrumptious, and vibrant Colorado Peaches. This year’s crop couldn’t be more glorious. Each peach, with...

August 15, 2011
Culinary Arts 3 min read

Inspired by Escoffier: A Scavenger’s Guide to Haute Cuisine

A book review by Laura Roberts Inspired by Auguste Escoffier’s gigantic cookbook, Le Guide Culinaire, Steven Rinella’s nonfictional book, A...

August 11, 2011
Austin Student Life 2 min read

Macarons Forever: Help Escoffier Austin grad fund a new pastry truck

By Laura Roberts Escoffier Austin graduate Lorri Hamm is currently in the process of starting her own pastry truck, and...

August 10, 2011
Boulder Student Life 2 min read

Road Trip!

By Chuck Stober Everyone loves a good road trip. Some of my favorite childhood memories are of my parent’s Chevy...

August 9, 2011
Boulder Student Life 2 min read

Escoffier Goes To The Farmer’s Market!

By Kirsten Larsen Boulder is wonderfully blessed to have an incredible farmer’s market, which is available twice per week until...

August 9, 2011
Recipes & Techniques 2 min read

Escoffier Makes Sour Cherry Compote!

By Kirsten Larsen My neighbor’s sour cherry tree is heavy with fruit, begging for me to harvest its little orbs...

July 30, 2011
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FAFSA® for Culinary School: A Step-By-Step 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 24 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.

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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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Education

Value of Culinary Education 10 min read

How Long Does It Take to Finish Culinary School?

Worried you don’t have time to pursue your culinary dreams? Find out how long culinary school, pastry school, and other Escoffier programs take to complete and how many hours a week you can expect to spend on school.

November 15, 2023

How Culinary School Students Can Foster a Sense of Belonging

Discover how students can find community and an invaluable sense of belonging in culinary school.

November 14, 2023

Why Is Goal Setting Important for Culinary School Students?

Why is goal setting important for culinary students? Discover how defining future goals can boost confidence in the kitchen and much more!

October 30, 2023
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Careers

Hospitality Careers 13 min read

How You Can Become an Event Planner

Discover how you can become an event planner, including some key steps you can take and some attributes that can help you thrive in this exciting career.

November 28, 2023
Success Stories 10 min read

From Military Service to Pastry: Escoffier’s Trenin Nubiru’s Unexpected Career Shift

Discover Trenin Nubiru's incredible journey from military engineer to pastry artisan.

November 22, 2023
Hospitality Careers 10 min read

How to Develop Effective Communication Skills for the Hospitality Industry

Anyone can become a better communicator, and in hospitality, communication is key. We’ve put together a simple guide to help you start honing your communication skills.

October 30, 2023

Food Culture

Recipes & Techniques 3 min read

How to Make Pecan Pie Filling

There’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of freshly baked goods on Thanksgiving day to warm hearts and boost spirits....

November 1, 2023
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Inside a Chef’s Mind: The Process Behind Creating New Dishes

Discover how to create new dishes, with insights from a professional chef into the techniques, process, and mindset that can contribute to culinary innovation!

October 17, 2023
Recipes & Techniques 6 min read

How To Make The Five Mother Sauces

Mother sauces, first classified by French Chef Marie-Antoine Carême and later codified by Auguste Escoffier, are the starting points for...

October 4, 2023
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