Culinary Arts
Back to School with the Latest Cookbooks by ICE Alumni
“La Grotta Ices” by Kitty Travers Kitty Travers’ acclaimed London ice cream company, La Grotta Ices, makes its in-home debut with this book of more than 75 recipes for ice cream, sorbet and granita
Get to Know Exotic Fruits
Tropical fruits are having a moment, working their way into cocktails (NoMad), pastries (Proof Bakery and Dominique Ansel Bakery) and even vegan tacos (Trejo’s Tacos). According to Schueller, it’s in
Learning a New Language at Culinary School
My mom is Venezuelan, my dad is Japanese and food has always been an integral part of my family’s traditions. Sundays were arepa days, filled with reina pepiada, an avocado chicken salad, or ham and
Why a Career in Public Health Inspired Me to Go to Culinary School
Like most culinary students, my love for food and cooking began at an early age. I have fond memories of plucking sugar snap peas from my father’s garden and preparing a family meal at the ripe age of
This Cookbook Has Flavor Pairings Down to a Science
Chefs who have gotten their hands on this groundbreaking ingredient-pairing guide are singing its praises. Said acclaimed chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud, “This comprehensive book is a great tool
ICE Welcomes the 40th Anniversary IACP Conference
The list of ICE graduates included in this year’s conference include: Gail Simmons — Author, Top Chef judge Stacey Rivera— Digital content director, Meredith Stacy Adimando — Executive editor, Saveur
Why 'Simple French Food' is a Must-Read for Chefs
Like many young, aspiring chefs of the time, I was inspired by La Pyramide, the mythic three-Michelin-star restaurant in Vienne, France, and of its formidable chef Fernand Point, who mentored a whole
The Best Kitchen Gadget for DIY Gin
This latest addition may look more suited to a research lab than a kitchen, but its ability to help ICE chefs and students innovate with food (and flavor experimentation) is exactly why it belongs
Health On the Line
Without healthy habits in place, my body began to break down. After three years as a line cook, I realized I had taken all I possibly could from the position — and it had taken a lot from me. It was
My First Foray Into the Kitchen of a World-Renowned Chef
The excitement was palpable as five other culinary students and I waited for our assignments in the kitchen. Most of us had already volunteered at an ICE event, but we knew the stakes were higher with
Four Tips for Finding Your Career Direction
As tantalizing as these possibilities seem, the reality is equally foreboding — I need to choose one thing, right now, and this decision could determine the direction of my culinary career, forever
Rethinking Your Lunch Box: The Key to Happiness
This doesn’t come naturally to many of us, especially in the age of Seamless and Ritual. Don’t get me wrong: I love skipping the line at Go! Go! Curry as much as the next person. But reserving my