I just posted a new Novice2Pro interview with Chef Crystal Frazier, a recent graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York City. If you are thinking of attending the French Culinary Institute or any culinary arts school for that matter, you want to read Crystal’s interview.

I was introduced to Crystal by my friend Chef David Nelson, co founder of Chef4Students.org, a foundation raising money to help current culinary students finance their education. It is a great organization and if you are interested in helping the career of a future chef, you can make contributions at their site.

I’ll be talking more about Chef4Students when I announce the recipient of the Reluctant Gourmet Culinary Grant in April. I’m looking forward to working with Chef Nelson in the decision process in finding someone to receive the grant. If you are a culinary student and interested in their grant process, check out chef4students.org for details.

I’m looking forward to interviewing more grant recipients from Chef4Students.org and share with you some of their culinary education stories.

To learn more about the French Culinary Institute in New York City.