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Indulge in the realm of pastry arts! Explore articles that delve into the precision, innovation, and sheer artistry of pastry chefs as they craft delectable confections and awe-inspiring desserts.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
How to Make Dark Chocolate Peppermint Truffles
Escoffier Chef Instructor Renee Moreno shares a decadent dark chocolate peppermint truffle recipe great for the holidays.
Apple Tart Recipe
Escoffier Chef Instructor Stefanie Bishop-Schmidt shares her apple tart recipe made from scratch. This recipe is perfect for fall festivities.
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!
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?
Pumpkin Bread with Streusel Recipe
Escoffier Chef Instructor Cody Middleton shares one of his cherished recipes for the fall season—Pumpkin Bread!
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.
Apple Turnover Recipe
Escoffier Chef Instructor Stefanie Bishop-Schmidt shares one of her favorite fall pastry recipes—Apple Turnovers!
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Make Nutella Semifreddo
Chef Instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Colette Christian shares how to make her light and velvety Nutella Semifreddo.
4 Keys to Running a Cottage Industry Bakery
Do you want to start a bakery business from home? Before you begin, consider these four tips to running a cottage industry bakery.
A History of the Chef’s Hat
While every chef typically wears some type of hat, the one they choose can tell a unique story. Learn more about the history of the chef’s hat.
What Is It Like to Be a Pastry Chef?
Find out what it takes to work in a bakery or pastry department. What is it really like to be a pastry chef, and how can you get started?
What Can You Learn in a Cake Decorating Class?
Find out how cake decorating classes—like the ones in Escoffier’s Baking & Pastry Arts programs—can help you elevate your cakes from good to great.
Is Pastry School Worth It?
Is pastry school worth the investment of money and time that it takes to complete? Here’s how an education can help your career.
How to Make Grilled Fruit Dessert Salad
Chef Instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts shares how to make her vibrant Grilled Fruit Dessert Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing.
Is Online Baking School Right For You?
Online baking school may be the flexible, accessible answer to your dreams of education. Find out how it works and the type of students it’s best for.
7 Best Pastry Arts Books According to Professional Chefs
With so many baking and pastry books to choose from, it can be hard to know which ones to read. Start with these recommendations from professional chefs.
When to Use an Electric Mixer and When to Use Your Hands
When you’re working as a pastry chef there are various ways to combine ingredients. Learn more about when to use an electric mixer and when to use your hands.
How Online Pastry School Works
Curious about online pastry school? Explore more on this accessible, flexible format for your baking and pastry education.
Are The Baking and Pastry Arts a Career For You?
Learn about the baking and pastry arts and find out if you’re the type to thrive in this detail-oriented industry.
How to Become a Cake Decorator
If you love turning cakes and frostings into works of art, you may be wondering how to become a cake decorator. Here are some steps to get started.
How Much Do Chefs Make?
Wondering how much chefs make? Find out the answer for several different types of chefs, and explore the many factors that impact a chef’s salary.
7 Best Bakeries in Boulder that Every Pastry Student Should Visit
These seven Boulder bakeries offer specialty treats, unique flavor combinations, late-night delivery services, and more!
How to Become a Chocolatier
Fancy a career as a chocolate expert? Find out how to become a chocolatier so you can master this sticky-yet-satisfying artistic medium.
How To Make Fruit Pectin
Interested in making your own fruit pectin? We’ve got you covered on pectin’s purpose, tips for using it, and a DIY recipe.
How to Make a Modern Peach Melba
Celebrate National Peach Melba Day with this modern take on a beloved Escoffier creation.
How Much Do Pastry Chefs Make?
Before you leap into a new career in the baking or pastry arts, what are the salary prospects? And what are the variables that impact those wages?
What Is the World Association of Chefs’ Societies?
The World Association of Chefs’ Societies is a prestigious global association for culinarians across disciplines and international borders. Find out more.
“Be Unapologetically You”: Chef Steve Konopelski on Changing Careers and Being Yourself
Not all successful chefs started culinary careers early. Some found cooking in their “second act,” like entrepreneur and Chef Instructor Steve Konopelski.
