Baking & Pastry Arts 3 min read

Apple Pie Tips to Try This Fall

While you may already have a go-to recipe, here are a few tips that will enhance your apple pies this season.

November 14, 2024

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

Explore some of the key lessons culinary students can explore from watching The Bear, including the power of upskilling, prioritizing mental health, and more!

November 13, 2024
Baking & Pastry Arts 11 min read

7 Cake Decorating Techniques Every Pastry Chef Needs to Know

Discover 7 must-know cake decorating techniques to help elevate your pastry arts skills. Learn tips and tricks to create stunning cakes!

November 12, 2024
World of Food & Drink 14 min read

Holiday Dining Statistics 2024: Trends from Thanksgiving to New Year’s

Will you dine out or cook in this holiday season? Explore current holiday dining trends, from home-cooked feasts to restaurant dinners and take out.

November 8, 2024
World of Food & Drink 10 min read

2024 Restaurant Industry Demographics: Diversity Among Owners and Employees

Our restaurant and foodservice industry demographics stats can tell you everything you need to know about the state of the industry’s workforce.

November 5, 2024
Baking & Pastry Arts 11 min read

How to Make Fudge: 3 Tips for Making Your Best Fudge

Find out how to make delicious, smooth fudge with tips on temperature control, ingredients, avoiding grainy texture, and adjustments for altitude.

November 4, 2024
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.

Financing Your Education 11 min read

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.

Value of Culinary Education 24 min read

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.

Financing Your Education 16 min read

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.

Value of Culinary Education 12 min read
How to Start a Food Truck: A Step-By-Step Guide
How to Start a Food Truck: A Step-By-Step Guide
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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Education

Value of Culinary Education 15 min read

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.

December 20, 2024
Value of Culinary Education 14 min read

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.

December 11, 2024

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

Explore some of the key lessons culinary students can explore from watching The Bear, including the power of upskilling, prioritizing mental health, and more!

November 13, 2024
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Careers

Health & Wellness Careers 12 min read

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
Culinary & Pastry Careers 9 min read

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.

December 17, 2024
Health & Wellness Careers 13 min read

What Does a Holistic Health Practitioner Do?

Learn more about the role of holistic health practitioners and how you could build a holistic health career as a nutrition and wellness professional.

December 10, 2024

Food Culture

Culinary Arts 14 min read

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
World of Food & Drink 13 min read

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
World of Food & Drink 11 min read

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

Which U.S. states have the best food scenes in 2025? We did the research to find out!

December 6, 2024
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