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How to Make a Blackberry Galette
As summer comes to a close, popular summer fruits, like berries, make way for fall favorites like apples and pears....
September 20, 2023
Confectionery Arts: The Sweet Side of Baking & Pastry
What are the confectionery arts? See how this niche blends creativity with technique to produce sweet results in the baking and pastry world.
September 13, 2023
Do You Need Pastry School to Be a Pastry Chef?
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.
September 4, 2023
How to Start a Bakery Business From Home
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.
August 16, 2023
Baking Basics: Essential Baking Tips & Techniques for Beginners
Every baker can benefit from some foundational baking techniques. Pastry school can help you pick up these skills.
August 14, 2023
How to Make a Professional Culinary Portfolio
A professional culinary portfolio is invaluable when seeking employment or clients. Learn the essential components to make your portfolio sizzle.
August 10, 2023
How to Make Soy Glazed Pacific Halibut with Crispy Mushroom Roll and Bok Choy
Pacific halibut is one of the largest species of flatfish and is primarily found in the icy waters of the...
July 24, 2023
Escoffier Student Suhalia Gant Trades Push Ups For Pastry
Escoffier graduate Suhalia Gant went from personal trainer to pastry cook. Find out how Escoffier’s online baking & pastry program helped her get there.
July 19, 2023
How to Make Popovers: A Recipe
Curious about how to make popovers at home? Explore this easy popover recipe and discover the essential ways to serve them!
July 6, 2023
5 Baking Competition Shows You Should Watch as a Pastry Student
We’ve rounded up the best baking competition shows to watch on TV to elevate your skill set and explore modern baking techniques.
June 2, 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
6 Pastries Every Professional Baker Should Know How to Make
Every professional baker should know how to make these seven pastries. Build your pastry skills with Escoffier.
May 10, 2023
A Special Mother’s Day Cake – White Chocolate Buttercream with Fresh Fruit
In the U.S., Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. It shares the same day in some...
May 6, 2023
What Are the Career Opportunities in Baking and Pastry?
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.
April 28, 2023
Easter Celebrations Are Full of Hoppy Traditions
The Easter Bunny, spring bonnets, egg hunts, and of course… the food! Easter traditions are alive and well across the...
April 6, 2023
How to Make Crepes
With the help of Escoffier Chef Instructor Stefanie Bishop, learn how to make crepes and find out the best fillings for this thin pancake.
March 13, 2023
13 Great Careers in the Food Industry
Discover top careers in food like chef consultant, recipe developer, & more. Plus responsibilities, qualifications, and who each career could be great for.
March 10, 2023
How Much Can Baking Classes Cost?
If you’re interested in picking up some new kitchen skills, you may be wondering how much baking classes can cost.
February 24, 2023
Grab Your Piece of the Pie!
Just the mention of pie probably brings up childhood memories of cooking with mom or grandma—those fresh fruits and flakey...
February 20, 2023
Treat Your Sweetie to a Valentine’s Day Delight – Chocolate Raspberry Tarts
Whether you’re enrolled in culinary school as a pastry arts student working toward your degree or diploma, an executive chef...
February 14, 2023
How to Open a Bakery: 6 Steps to Success
Ready to explore how to open a bakery? Consider these easy steps including location, capital, permits, and more.
February 13, 2023
How to Make Coeur a la Creme with Raspberry Sauce
Escoffier Chef Instructor Matthew Lewis shares his French dessert, Coeur a la Creme with raspberry sauce recipe.
January 25, 2023
Some Souper Recipes from Escoffier Chef Instructors
The thought of hot and hearty soup can bring up notions of time gone by. Memories of tomato soup and...
January 17, 2023
How Much Does It Cost to Open a Bakery?
The cost to open a bakery may include leasing a space, permits, renovations, equipment purchases, inventory, and more. Plan your bakery with cost estimates.
January 13, 2023
Cake Decorating Tips: How to Choose the Right Pastry Bag
Choosing a pastry bag? Discover how these tips might impact your cake decorating techniques in the kitchen.
December 15, 2022
5 Tips All Chefs Should Follow to Avoid Burnout
Professional chefs might experience chronic stress in a busy kitchen, working long hours. Discover how to avoid burnout in the culinary world.
December 7, 2022
How to Make Dark Chocolate Peppermint Truffles
Escoffier Chef Instructor Renee Moreno shares a decadent dark chocolate peppermint truffle recipe great for the holidays.
November 30, 2022
7 Substitutes for All-Purpose Flour
Are you looking for substitutes for all-purpose flour? Check out these flour substitutes made from nuts, beans, and other grains.
October 31, 2022
Apple Tart Recipe
Escoffier Chef Instructor Stefanie Bishop shares her apple tart recipe made from scratch. This recipe is perfect for fall festivities.
October 24, 2022
Escoffier Graduate Cassie Wallace Discovers Her Strengths in the Face of Disability
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!
October 19, 2022
The Debate Is On. Which Is Cooler: Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts?
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?
October 6, 2022
What Are the Different Chef Certifications?
Cooks and chefs can obtain numerous chef certifications. Here are some of the most popular options.
October 3, 2022
Pumpkin Bread with Streusel Recipe
Escoffier Chef Instructor Cody Middleton shares one of his cherished recipes for the fall season—Pumpkin Bread!
September 27, 2022
What Can You Learn in a Bread Baking Class?
From handling dough to the science of baking, here’s what you can learn in bread baking classes.
September 26, 2022
Apple Turnover Recipe
Escoffier Chef Instructor Sefanie Bishop shares one of her favorite fall pastry recipes—Apple Turnovers!
September 2, 2022
How to Make Peach Melba
Chef Instructor Steve Konopelski demonstrates his take on this world-renowned dish with his Caramelized Peach Melba with Sweet Cream.
August 8, 2022
What Restaurant Managers Are Looking For in a Pastry Chef Hire
Are you hoping to start a career in baking and pastry? Learn what restaurant managers look for when hiring a pastry chef.
July 28, 2022
Sanitation Best Practices in Bakeries
Besides knowing how to produce breads and pastries, here are some ways bakers can keep their bakeries clean and sanitized.
July 22, 2022
How Chefs Can Manage Stress In a Professional Kitchen
There’s no denying a kitchen can be a stressful place to work. Here are ways chefs can manage stress in a professional kitchen.
July 15, 2022
6 Advanced Baking Techniques Every Pastry Chef Should Know
Once you master the baking basics, it’s time for advanced skills. Here are seven advanced baking techniques every pastry chef should know.
July 14, 2022
