From Goat’s Milk to Tofu: How Escoffier Grad Lolita Sereleas Blends Tradition with Innovation in Plant-Based Cuisine

Find out how Escoffier graduate Lolita Sereleas was inspired by her Greek heritage to build a plant-based culinary business.

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Culinary School Pros and Cons: How to Decide If It’s For You

Discover the pros and cons of culinary school to decide if it's right for you. Explore the potential career benefits and downsides in this helpful guide.

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How to Become a Holistic Nutritionist

Considering a career as a holistic nutritionist? Explore training, certification, and career paths to get you there.

December 19, 2024
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Plant-Based vs. Vegan: Why Chefs Need to Know the Difference

Uncover the differences between plant-based and vegan diets and learn why chefs need to know these distinctions for better customer satisfaction.

December 18, 2024
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What Is a Sous Chef?

Discover what it takes to become a sous chef, from education to essential skills, and discover the rewarding path to becoming an executive chef.

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World’s Most Expensive Foods: 10 of the Priciest Ingredients on the Planet

If price were no object, what would you put on your dream menu? Maybe something from this list of 10 of the most expensive foods in the world?

December 12, 2024
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A Guide to Culinary School for Vegans and Vegetarians

Explore culinary school options for vegans and vegetarians, including how you can succeed and career opportunities in plant-based cooking.

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What's Your Ideal Culinary Career? Take Our Survey!
What's Your Ideal Culinary Career? Take Our Survey!
We’ve compiled a checklist of all of the essential questions into one handy tool: career options, culinary interest surveys, educational opportunities, and more.
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FAFSA® for Culinary School: The Essential Guide

Use this FAFSA® application guide to help you get started and speed up the process of securing financial aid for culinary school.

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Escoffier 101: Everything You Need to Know About Culinary School

All the answers you need about culinary school at Escoffier. What you could study, how to finance it, and what sets us apart from other culinary programs.

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The Essential Guide to Culinary School Scholarships

Tons of resources for culinary school scholarships to fund your education and make your dreams a reality. Options for people from all backgrounds.

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Yes, Online Culinary School Works. Here’s How.

With online culinary school from Escoffier, you can get professional-level training from your own kitchen while juggling family, work, and more.

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How to Start a Food Truck: A Step-By-Step Guide
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Launching a food truck business can be a rewarding and flexible career option! In our guide, explore what you might need to start: from licenses and permits to marketing strategies.
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Culinary School Pros and Cons: How to Decide If It’s For You

Discover the pros and cons of culinary school to decide if it's right for you. Explore the potential career benefits and downsides in this helpful guide.

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A Guide to Culinary School for Vegans and Vegetarians

Explore culinary school options for vegans and vegetarians, including how you can succeed and career opportunities in plant-based cooking.

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6 Lessons Culinary Students Can Learn From Watching “The Bear”*

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How to Become a Holistic Nutritionist

Considering a career as a holistic nutritionist? Explore training, certification, and career paths to get you there.

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What Does a Holistic Health Practitioner Do?

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Plant-Based vs. Vegan: Why Chefs Need to Know the Difference

Uncover the differences between plant-based and vegan diets and learn why chefs need to know these distinctions for better customer satisfaction.

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World’s Most Expensive Foods: 10 of the Priciest Ingredients on the Planet

If price were no object, what would you put on your dream menu? Maybe something from this list of 10 of the most expensive foods in the world?

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States with the Best Food Scene in 2025: Where to Eat in the USA

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