Mistake #4: Not Applying for Grants and Scholarship The costs of culinary school – though notoriously high – don’t have to be overwhelming. In fact, the majority of students receive some sort of financial assistance, whether in the form of loans, scholarships, grants, or work-study programs. Learn What Grants and Scholarships are Offered through the […]
Culinary Grants and Scholarships and the organizations that award them. I have a list of organizations that offer scholarships, grants and financial aid to students thinking of attending culinary school. If you are thinking of attending culinary school, baking/pastry school or a hospitality management school and looking for financial aid information, I recommend you check […]
The Winner of the 2011 Reluctant Gourmet Culinary School Grant Is… For the fourth year in a row I am excited to announce the newest recipient for The Reluctant Gourmet Culinary Grant in association with Chef4Students. This award is given out to a culinary student in need of financial assistance. The winner this year […]
Once again I am delighted to announce a new recipient for The Reluctant Gourmet Culinary Grant in association with Chef4Students. This is the 3rd award I’ve been honored to give out to a culinary student in need of financial assistance. The winner this year is Karly Krentz from the Secchia Institute for Culinary Arts […]
Johnson & Wales Culinary Student Receives 2nd Reluctant Gourmet Culinary School Grant I’m excited to announce that Blair Cannon, a sophomore at Johnson & Wales Culinary School in Charlotte, NC who is pursuing an Associates of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts, was chosen to receive the 2nd Reluctant Gourmet Culinary Scholarship in association with […]
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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 […]
