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As summer comes to a close, popular summer fruits, like berries, make way for fall favorites like apples and pears....
What are the confectionery arts? See how this niche blends creativity with technique to produce sweet results in the baking and pastry world.
Passionate about pastry arts? Have you considered pastry chef training? Find out if you really need to attend pastry school to become a pastry chef.
Being a baker doesn’t mean you can’t work from home. Cottage food laws allow bakers to start their own businesses right from their own kitchens! Here’s how.
Every baker can benefit from some foundational baking techniques. Pastry school can help you pick up these skills.
A professional culinary portfolio is invaluable when seeking employment or clients. Learn the essential components to make your portfolio sizzle.
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Escoffier graduate Suhalia Gant went from personal trainer to pastry cook. Find out how Escoffier’s online baking & pastry program helped her get there.
Curious about how to make popovers at home? Explore this easy popover recipe and discover the essential ways to serve them!
We’ve rounded up the best baking competition shows to watch on TV to elevate your skill set and explore modern baking techniques.
Find out what gluten-free bread really is and how it’s made–from the ingredients to the baking process.
Every professional baker should know how to make these seven pastries. Build your pastry skills with Escoffier.
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If you have a knack for mixing up cookies, breads, or cakes, check out these baking & pastry careers that can allow your skills to shine.
The Easter Bunny, spring bonnets, egg hunts, and of course… the food! Easter traditions are alive and well across the...
With the help of Escoffier Chef Instructor Stefanie Bishop, learn how to make crepes and find out the best fillings for this thin pancake.
Discover top careers in food like chef consultant, recipe developer, & more. Plus responsibilities, qualifications, and who each career could be great for.
If you’re interested in picking up some new kitchen skills, you may be wondering how much baking classes can cost.
Just the mention of pie probably brings up childhood memories of cooking with mom or grandma—those fresh fruits and flakey...
Whether you’re enrolled in culinary school as a pastry arts student working toward your degree or diploma, an executive chef...
Ready to explore how to open a bakery? Consider these easy steps including location, capital, permits, and more.
Escoffier Chef Instructor Matthew Lewis shares his French dessert, Coeur a la Creme with raspberry sauce recipe.
The thought of hot and hearty soup can bring up notions of time gone by. Memories of tomato soup and...
The cost to open a bakery may include leasing a space, permits, renovations, equipment purchases, inventory, and more. Plan your bakery with cost estimates.
Choosing a pastry bag? Discover how these tips might impact your cake decorating techniques in the kitchen.
Professional chefs might experience chronic stress in a busy kitchen, working long hours. Discover how to avoid burnout in the culinary world.
Escoffier Chef Instructor Renee Moreno shares a decadent dark chocolate peppermint truffle recipe great for the holidays.
Are you looking for substitutes for all-purpose flour? Check out these flour substitutes made from nuts, beans, and other grains.
Escoffier Chef Instructor Stefanie Bishop shares her apple tart recipe made from scratch. This recipe is perfect for fall festivities.
A diagnosis of an auditory processing disorder may have limited the future of this baking and pastry grad. Instead, she is excelling in the industry!
Where do you stand in the great culinary arts vs. pastry arts debate? With the pioneering chefs in culinary? Or the artsy perfectionists in pastry?
Cooks and chefs can obtain numerous chef certifications. Here are some of the most popular options.
Escoffier Chef Instructor Cody Middleton shares one of his cherished recipes for the fall season—Pumpkin Bread!
From handling dough to the science of baking, here’s what you can learn in bread baking classes.
Escoffier Chef Instructor Sefanie Bishop shares one of her favorite fall pastry recipes—Apple Turnovers!
Chef Instructor Steve Konopelski demonstrates his take on this world-renowned dish with his Caramelized Peach Melba with Sweet Cream.
Are you hoping to start a career in baking and pastry? Learn what restaurant managers look for when hiring a pastry chef.
Besides knowing how to produce breads and pastries, here are some ways bakers can keep their bakeries clean and sanitized.
There’s no denying a kitchen can be a stressful place to work. Here are ways chefs can manage stress in a professional kitchen.
Once you master the baking basics, it’s time for advanced skills. Here are seven advanced baking techniques every pastry chef should know.
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