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Uncover personal insights from seasoned Escoffier Chef Instructors who teach the art of cooking, while nurturing the intrinsic talents of future chefs.
Eggnog Cocktails Perfect for Holiday Entertaining
It’s Christmas Eve and those who celebrate the Christmas holiday are anxiously anticipating a few days of family, friends, and...
“Be Unapologetically You”: Chef Steve Konopelski on Changing Careers and Being Yourself
Not all successful chefs started culinary careers early. Some found cooking in their “second act,” like entrepreneur and Chef Instructor Steve Konopelski.
Auguste Escoffier’s Classic Dessert: Cherries Jubilee
A beloved dessert with little known heritage, Auguste Escoffier is credited with the invention of Cherries Jubilee. Based on her...
What Escoffier Chef Instructors Love Most About Their Jobs
Escoffier Chef Instructors share what lights them up in their culinary school jobs, from sharing their passion to providing mentorship and more.
Mother’s Day Recipes Hand Crafted by Escoffier Chef Instructors
Whether your Mom is a brunch buff or dessert diva, this Mother’s Day Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts has...
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with S’more Dessert Tacos
Often thought of as Mexican Independence Day, today’s Cinco de Mayo commemoration is actually a celebration of the unlikely victory...
Earth Day at Escoffier: How Culinarians Can Be a Force for Global Good
Chefs and culinarians have the potential to be voices for sustainability and the local food movement. Make small changes to be part of a greener future.
Pet Peeves About Professional Kitchens: Escoffier Chef Instructors “Get Real” About Kitchen Life
Learn about kitchen pet peeves from Escoffier’s Chef Instructors. Avoid these missteps so you can excel in the professional kitchen!
Women’s History Month: Professional Reflections of Women In Culinary
The first publicly held celebration specifically honoring women was in 1978. An observance that honored the often overlooked contributions of...
Which Famous Female Chefs Do Escoffier Chef Instructors Admire?
As part of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts’ features throughout Women’s History Month we asked our female faculty members...
Master Baker Colette Christian on Perseverance and Never Giving Up
Not long ago, the commercial kitchen was a man’s world. But pioneers like Master Baker Colette Christian made a space for themselves, and the female chefs that followed.
How to Find a Mentor to Help You in Your Culinary Career
You know you want to find a culinary mentor. But where should you look? Here are some resources where you find guidance throughout your culinary career.
Black History Month – The Escoffier Perspective
This month we’ve experienced a world-wide focus on Black history. Throughout February we featured Escoffier faculty and alumni, including online...
Why Culinary School is So Important For Networking and Career Building as a Chef
Networking for chefs is a career-long endeavor. But Escoffier students get a head start during culinary school. Here’s why that matters.
Escoffier Appoints Certified Master Pastry Chef® Frank Vollkommer As Director Of Culinary Industry Development
One of Only 11 Certified Master Pastry Chefs in the Country, Vollkommer Joins Escoffier to Develop Industry Relationships and Non-Degree...
Classic Winter Salad
Chef Jesper Jonsson, Chef Instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Boulder shares his spin on a classic winter...
From Education to Entrepreneur: Benefits of One-on-One Chef Mentoring
Don’t leave your dream of owning a restaurant to fate. Get a chef mentor to help you set a goal and hold you accountable.
Plant-Based Chocolate Mousse
Escoffier Pastry Chef Anne Lanute has the perfect recipe for you. Her home-made chocolate mousse is rich, smooth and completely dairy free!
A New Twist on an Old Classic–Holiday Bruschetta
What comes to mind when you think of bruschetta? Typically it’s chunky tomatoes, aromatic garlic and freshly grated parmesan cheese...
Learn How To Make a Classic Bûche De Noël
Bûche De Noël–nothing is a more quintessential Christmas dessert. This French standard, also known as a Yule Log cake, emerged...
Ring in the Holidays with these Escoffier Chef Inspired Recipes
As the holidays approach this year families may be celebrating a bit differently than in years past. Smaller, more intimate...
Today is Escoffier Day!
October 28th, is not only Auguste Escoffier’s 174th birthday, but is also the official Escoffier Day as proclaimed by the...
Why You Should Attend a Culinary School Open House
Students looking to attend culinary school should treat it like they would if they were going on to a state...
Culinary Educator Workshop For Teachers: July 20, 2019
July 20, 2019 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Hone your cooking skills and take continued education classes at our Austin...
2017 High School Educator Farm-To-Table Workshop
On August 2, 2017, high school educators from Colorado and beyond gathered on a small organic farm to learn about...
Chef Instructor Spotlight: Marcus Lepke
By: Benjamin Faurer Chef Marcus Lepke has worked in the culinary arts for over 20 years. His journey began in his...
Chef Instructor Spotlight: Luke Shaffer
When it comes to our chef instructors, an all-encompassing love of food is a resume must. No one exhibits that...
Chef Instructor Spotlight: Chanel Martinez
One of the more recent additions to our chef instructor roster, Chef Chanel Martinez was a welcome addition to our online...
Chef Instructor Spotlight: Janet Rörschåch
When we look to add new chefs to our roster, we always look for the absolute best in the industry....
Meet Your Chef Instructor: Chef Michael Reyes
When it comes to our students, our ultimate goal is to give them the absolute best for their education. Which...
Meet Your Chef Instructor: Graham Mitchell
As a chef who has worked all over the United States, Chef Graham Mitchell is just as seasoned as the...
Auguste Escoffier Instructor Profile: Getting to know Chef Will Packwood
By: Alex Charpentier, Culinary Arts Student Before I sat down for a chat with Chef Will Packwood, instructor in the...
Faculty Spotlight: Chef Jean-Claude Cavalera
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student Each member of the staff at Auguste Escoffier has a resume worth envying, but none...
Chef Instructor Spotlight: Chef Kyle Marston
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student We recently finished the Regional cuisines block of the culinary arts program with Chef Kyle Marston. As...
Faculty Spotlight: Chef Kelly Newlon
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student Our class recently finished the Culinary Arts block of culinary school at Auguste Escoffier,...
Chef Pablo Geurrero’s Journey to Peru
In an exciting opportunity for our Austin Culinary School, Chef Pablo Guerrero was invited by the Gourmonde organization of AREGALA to...
Chef Instructor Spotlight – Ashlea Tobeck
We spoke to Chef Ashlea Tobeck two weeks before her first full-time Pastry Arts cohort was set to start. No...
A Lesson from Gandhi
Chef Natalie and her Culinary Arts Class Yesterday, as I was walking through the kitchens toward the end of the...
5 Steps to a Smooth Transition
By: Ryan Hodros, Pastry and Culinary Arts Student I was going to write this piece about the transition from Chef Robert to our...
