World of Food & Drink 14 min read

A Guide to Italian Cuisine: Its History, Flavors, and Influence on American Cooking

Discover more about the history of Italian food and its influences on American cuisine.

December 31, 2024
Press Releases 2 min read

Escoffier Recognizes Record Number of Graduates at 2024 Commencement Events

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts celebrated a record-breaking 4,092 graduates who completed online or campus-based degree and diploma programs and were honored during 2024 commencement ceremonies.

December 23, 2024
Value of Culinary Education 15 min read

Culinary School Pros and Cons: How to Decide If It’s For You

Discover the pros and cons of culinary school to decide if it's right for you. Explore the potential career benefits and downsides in this helpful guide.

December 20, 2024
Health & Wellness Careers 12 min read

How to Become a Holistic Nutritionist

Considering a career as a holistic nutritionist? Explore training, certification, and career paths to get you there.

December 19, 2024
Culinary Arts 14 min read

Plant-Based vs. Vegan: Why Chefs Need to Know the Difference

Uncover the differences between plant-based and vegan diets and learn why chefs need to know these distinctions for better customer satisfaction.

December 18, 2024
Press Releases 2 min read

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Named to Newsweek’s List of America’s Top Online Learning Providers 2025

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the largest culinary school brand in the U.S.,* has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Top Online Learning Providers.

December 17, 2024
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

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
Value of Culinary Education 15 min read

Culinary School Pros and Cons: How to Decide If It’s For You

Discover the pros and cons of culinary school to decide if it's right for you. Explore the potential career benefits and downsides in this helpful guide.

December 20, 2024
Value of Culinary Education 14 min read

A Guide to Culinary School for Vegans and Vegetarians

Explore culinary school options for vegans and vegetarians, including how you can succeed and career opportunities in plant-based cooking.

December 11, 2024
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Careers

Culinary & Pastry Careers 11 min read

Kitchen Hierarchy Explained: Different Jobs in the Brigade de Cuisine

Dive into the French cooking brigade system and discover the chefs who keep kitchens running smoothly.

May 12, 2025
Food Entrepreneurship 15 min read

How to Start a Food Business from Home

Explore how to start a food business from home, from picking your niche to following food laws, building a brand, and finding your first customers.

May 5, 2025
Success Stories 14 min read

Chef Albert Schmid Shows That a Culinary Career is Yours to Write

Learn how Chef Albert Schmid built a culinary career that balances passion and family, proving there are many paths to success in the food industry.

May 2, 2025

Food Culture

Culinary Arts 14 min read

Best Egg Substitutes for Baking and Cooking (and When to Use Each One)

Discover the best ways to substitute eggs when baking cookies and cakes or making meatloaf and more.

May 15, 2025
Recipes & Techniques 8 min read

What Is a Mocktail and What Are the Best Recipes?

What is a mocktail? Discover the best mocktails, trending mocktail recipes, and why Gen Z is embracing alcohol-free drinks for mindful, flavorful sipping.

May 7, 2025
Recipes & Techniques 14 min read

How to Make the 5 Mother Sauces

Explore the five mother sauces of French cooking with this guide. Discover key ingredients, techniques and variations, plus expert tips and tricks.

May 6, 2025
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