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What Is a Plant-Based Diet? An Essential Guide
What is “plant-based” and does it require going 100% vegan or vegetarian? Is this type of diet right for you? Find out in this guide!
July 12, 2023
What Is Holistic Nutrition and Wellness?
What is holistic nutrition and wellness exactly? Explore several career options and the education you may need to enter this thriving field.
June 16, 2023
How to Start a Successful Health Coaching Business
Curious about how to start a health coaching business? Find out the type of education, business planning, and marketing tips you may need.
June 15, 2023
What Is Gluten-Free Bread and How Is It Made?
Find out what gluten-free bread really is and how it’s made–from the ingredients to the baking process.
May 19, 2023
5 Holistic Nutrition & Wellness Careers You Should Consider
If you’re interested in helping others lead a healthy and balanced life, check out these five holistic nutrition & wellness careers.
May 3, 2023
What Does a Nutrition Coach Do?
What does a nutrition coach do to help their clients? Find out what you need to know about nutritional coaching, including education and training.
April 20, 2023
How Long Can It Take to Become a Nutritionist?
The regulations for nutritionists vary depending on where you plan to practice. But you may want to start with a degree in nutrition & wellness!
April 17, 2023
Which Degree Do You Need to Become a Nutritionist?
Do you enjoy healthy cooking and creating nutritious recipes? Find out the type of education you may need to start a career as a nutritionist.
April 3, 2023
What Is Holistic Health?
What is holistic health? Simply put, it’s caring for emotional, physical, mental, intellectual, and spiritual health as one.
February 15, 2023
How Important Is It to Have Vegan Options on Your Menu?
Now more than ever, plant-based food is reaching new heights! Here’s how to introduce more vegan menu options and ways to become a skilled vegan chef.
December 2, 2022
What Is a Holistic Diet?
What is a holistic diet? Great question, though the answer isn’t always clear. Learn about the role of diet in holistic health and wellness.
October 21, 2022
Coconut Milk: Health Benefits and How to Bake With It
Coconut milk is one of the leading dairy-free milks used today in baking! Learn why it’s so popular and the top health benefits associated with it!
September 21, 2022
What Does a Holistic Health Practitioner Do?
Learn everything you need to know about the roles and responsibilities of a holistic health practitioner.
September 19, 2022
Dietitian vs. Nutritionist: What is the Difference?
Both nutritionists and dietitians work with food and health, but a dietitian is often more regulated and educated than a nutritionist.
August 15, 2022
How to Start a Career in Holistic Health
Find out how to start a career in holistic health, whether your interests lie in health coaching, holistic nutrition, or even acupuncture.
July 26, 2022
How to Become a Health Coach
Love the world of health & wellness? Explore how to become a health coach, including the training and education you might need to start.
July 21, 2022
Is Getting a Degree in Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Worth It?
Yes it is! Holistic nutrition and wellness is about more than just healthy eating. It could be the first step to an exciting and lucrative career in health!
June 30, 2022
What Can I Do With a Degree Focused on Health and Wellness?
The global wellness market is enjoying breakneck growth. Find out how you could turn a degree focused on health and wellness into an exciting career.
June 28, 2022
How to Become a Holistic Nutritionist
Learn how to become a holistic nutritionist and break into this $4.5 trillion wellness industry! Help your clients improve their physical and mental health.
April 15, 2022
What’s The Difference Between Non-GMO and Organic Farming?
Although they may sound similar, non-GMO and organic farming are different. Here are some key distinctions.
April 13, 2022
How Much Does It Cost to Become a Nutritionist?
Find out how much it may cost you to pursue a career as a nutritionist. The state where you plan to practice may have a big impact on your costs!
March 5, 2022
American Regional Cuisine: The Best Dishes from Around the Country
American cuisine is as diverse as the nation’s population. Read about some of the most loved dishes from these seven US regions.
February 17, 2022
7 Best Meal Kit Delivery Services
Overwhelmed by all the meal delivery brands out there? Learn about the best meal kit services that can save you time in the kitchen.
January 24, 2022
The True Costs of Processed Foods: Your Health, Your Planet
Processed foods are convenient and cheap, but they may be worse for you—and the environment—than you think. Learn how chefs are ditching processed foods.
August 18, 2021
How to Incorporate Sustainable Practices in Your Restaurant
This is how you can incorporate sustainable practices in your restaurant and increase your customers.
February 24, 2021
Classic Winter Salad
Chef Jesper Jonsson, Chef Instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Boulder shares his spin on a classic winter...
January 5, 2021
Everything You Need to Know About Functional Foods
Foodies and health nuts alike are big fans of functional foods. Learn about the health benefits of these ingredients, and how they may fit into your menu.
December 9, 2020
Farmer Lee Jones of ‘The Chef’s Garden’ Discusses Sustainable Farming with Escoffier Students and Faculty
Farmer Lee Jones is noted as one of the “60 Coolest People in Food”…multiple times. He’s also part of the...
May 8, 2020
Visible Sanitation is Now an Unspoken Marketing Requirement for Restaurants
Visible sanitation practices are more important than ever. Here are some ways you can show customers you’re getting them right...and earn their trust.
May 4, 2020
Boulder Is Front and Center in the March Toward Sustainable Cooking
If you're a culinary arts student at the Auguste Escoffier Boulder Culinary Campus and you aspire to contribute to sustainable service, then you're in the right place at just the right time.
November 21, 2019
Why the ‘Baked Goods Triangle’ is Important for all Pastry Chefs
Online pastry students have good reason to be mindful of all of the core baking trends, but they should be especially attentive to the baked-goods triangle as they hone their culinary craft.
October 16, 2019
How Will Bans on Polystyrene Containers Affect Takeout and Delivery?
Foam containers are on their way out in an number of states and cities.
June 27, 2019
Fats having a moment in the sun
After years of embracing low-fat and "lite," the pendulum has swung back the other way. Low-fat is out, and fatty is in.
February 21, 2019
Sourcing transparency is on the menu in 2019
Sourcing transparency is an increasingly important topic for restaurants and customers alike. Learn how to tap into the farm-to-table trend and address a number of other important concerns.
February 15, 2019
Better-for-you desserts are increasing in popularity
Better-for-you desserts are increasingly popular among a variety of eaters. How can you build such options into the menus you offer to your customers?
February 11, 2019
Healthy desserts that taste unhealthy
Boulder culinary students interested in accommodating a wider range of dietary needs can learn something from these relatively healthy desserts.
October 26, 2018
Mustard: An ancient condiment with modern appeal
Mustard as a food dates back to ancient history and remains a popular condiment and ingredient in dishes from ballpark hot dogs to barbecue sauces and schnitzels.
October 3, 2018
The vital difference between food allergies and intolerances
Millions of people have food hypersensitivities, which means they can have uncomfortable or even fatal reactions to specific foods.
August 15, 2018
Never throw out another potato skin: Here’s how to use them
Potato skins are a longtime favorite that can easily be changed and improved to offer a variety of new tastes and experiences to your customers.
April 17, 2018
Why turmeric is becoming more popular
Turmeric has a long history in Asian cuisine and traditional medicine, but it’s been making huge inroads in American kitchens over the past couple years and culinary students should take note.
April 9, 2018
