Who Wants To Become a Famous Chef The popularity of culinary school has been on the rise in recent years, and celebrity chefs have a lot to do with it. In the past, the only way to achieve true “fame” as a chef was to become noted in your city for great cuisine and a […]
The Difference Between Cooking for Pleasure or As A Career Although most of the top culinary institutions and trade schools gear their curriculum toward students who desire to make a career out of cooking, the end goal doesn’t have to be a job in a restaurant or hotel. In fact, growing numbers of students at […]
Is There A Difference Between a Head Chef and Executive Chef? Well, it’s going to take a ton of work to get there, but the Executive Chef enjoys a comfortable salary and position of power that garners the respect and attention from not only the line cooks, but also every person in the restaurant. If […]
What Are Some of the Best Paying Hospitality Jobs? It’s no secret that if you want to earn a good living in the culinary field, it’s a good idea to look away from traditional restaurant cooking jobs and explore other avenues. The hospitality field is actually quite large, encompassing everything from hotels and restaurants to […]
Why a Pastry Chef of the Year Chose Her Career Chef Mary Cech has amazing credentials. She has worked in some of the top kitchens in America, taught in some of the finest culinary schools, been recognized as one of the “Top Ten Pastry Chefs in America” by Chocolatier magazine, named “Pastry chef of the […]
What to Consider Before Pursuing a Career in the Culinary Industry? Making the First Move Any major life decision is accompanied by a check list of questions that must be answered before pursuing the next step. Considering a career in the professional culinary world is no different. Whether you have your sights set on attending […]
What Questions Can You Expect When Interviewing For An Executive Chef Job? For those of you whose goal it is to become an Executive Chef, we thought it would be interesting to post some interview questions you might be asked when interviewing for the job. Being prepared for any question a restaurant owner or club […]
Where Can I Find A Restaurant Apprenticeship? While culinary school is a great step toward the cooking job of your dreams, it isn’t the only way to get there—and it often isn’t enough on its own. Culinary schools tend to teach more on the theoretical side of cooking, delving into the whys of cooking chemistry […]
Interested in Finding a Career in the Wine Industry? Food and wine have been paired together for as long as vineyards have been in existence. Most culinary professionals have some experience with wine—whether it’s finding the right dishes to go along with it, cooking with it, or working in a restaurant where it is served—and […]
What Does A Food & Beverage Management Career Look Like? Food and beverage management is a term applied to management level-careers that involve some aspect of the culinary and hospitality worlds. In fact, it’s easiest to consider it a cross between the two: equal parts hospitality and culinary, professionals in this field oversee everything from […]
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What is Demi Glace? I am a huge fan of demi-glace for preparing classic sauces like mushroom or peppercorn sauce but I have to warn you, it is a huge process to make classic demi glace at home. It is not for the faint of heart but well worth the effort – at least once. […]
Penne Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella
How to Make a Delicious Pasta Meal with Roasted Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella In our house we typically have a weekly “What’s On Hand” meal where my wife and I find ingredients in the refrigerator and pantry that need to be used sooner than later and prepare a pasta dish, stir-fry or Mexican fajita. This […]
Pan Roasting—the Chef’s Secret Cooking Technique One of my favorite cooking techniques not talked about in most cookbooks If I could teach you just one chef’s technique that will help you save time in the kitchen and deliver a thick cut of meat to the table with a perfect sear and juicy medium-rare throughout, it […]
