Baking & Pastry Arts 11 min read

10 Skills Every Baker Should Have

Discover essential skills for baking success, from time management and detail to creativity and food safety. Elevate your baking career today!

March 18, 2025
Baking & Pastry Arts 7 min read

Pastry Chef vs. Baker: What’s the Difference?

Bakers and pastry chefs begin with a similar skill set. But each goes on to specialize in a different branch of the baking world. Discover the difference!

March 14, 2025
Success Stories 9 min read

Defining Personal Wellness in the Food Industry

Can chefs find balance in a demanding industry? Kristen Kish explores wellness, burnout, and how you can build a sustainable culinary career.

March 13, 2025
Culinary Arts 17 min read

A Thorough Guide to Cheese: 30 Cheeses You Should Know

Who doesn’t love cheese? Discover the six types of cheese and 30 cheeses you should know.

March 13, 2025
World of Food & Drink 8 min read

America’s Most Diverse Food Cities: Ranking the Culinary Diversity of the Largest Cities

Which American cities have the most diverse food scene? Escoffier’s analysis reveals insights about the nation’s largest cities.

March 12, 2025
Baking & Pastry Arts 10 min read

How You Can Open a Bakery: 7 Steps to Success

Ready to explore how to open a bakery? Consider these steps including location, capital, permits, and more.

March 10, 2025
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 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.

Financing Your Education 16 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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Education

Value of Culinary Education 11 min read

A Day in the Life of an Online Culinary Student

See how online culinary school can fit into a busy schedule with flexible classes, hands-on training, and personalized instructor support.

June 11, 2025

How to Get Your Proof of Graduation

Ready to enroll in culinary school at Escoffier? You’ll need to submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent to apply. Here are the forms you can use – and how to obtain them.

June 5, 2025
Financing Your Education 8 min read

What Is the Difference Between a Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan?

Applying to culinary college, but unsure about subsidized vs. unsubsidized loans? Discover the types of loans that may be available to you.

April 3, 2025
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Careers

Success Stories 12 min read

How Photographer Bree Chumley Built a Plant-Based Food Career from her Home Kitchen

Discover how Bree Chumley blended photography, plant-based cooking, and zero-waste creativity into a new career—one delicious project at a time.

June 16, 2025
Hospitality Careers 9 min read

What Is Hospitality & Restaurant Operations Management?

Hospitality and restaurant operations management focuses on the logistics of foodservice, hiring, training, and guest experience. Here's an in-depth look.

June 10, 2025
Success Stories 9 min read

The Evolution of Modern Hospitality: What It Means to Truly Serve in Today’s World

Every individual in the hospitality industry holds the power to make a difference and create a welcoming, inclusive space for colleagues and guests.

June 6, 2025

Food Culture

Recipes & Techniques 10 min read

What Is Marzipan? Uses, Recipes, and Crafting Techniques

Discover the sweet history of marzipan, how to make it, and creative ways to use it in treats that look almost too good to eat.

June 17, 2025
World of Food & Drink 12 min read

Best and Worst U.S. States for Access to Locally Produced Food

Which American states rank first for production and consumption of local foods? Escoffier’s analysis reveals insights about local farms in all fifty states.

June 12, 2025
Culinary Arts 3 min read

Healthy Hiking Snacks For The Summer

Getting out of bed and being active outdoors is a great way to spend beautiful summer days.

June 12, 2025
Quiz

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