Even in a conventional grocery store, you have many options to choose from when it comes to different flours: those that are indicated for different purposes, white and whole wheat, and even those...
As the American artisanal cheese industry has been growing steadily over the past 30 years, and American cheeses have been earning accolades worldwide for their excellence and creativity, the words...
Many students from both culinary programs and hospitality management programs go on to successful careers in food service management. The Institute of Culinary Education also offers a Dual Diploma...
Protein is a macronutrient that is important for human health, as it is essential for the creation and maintenance of cells in the body. While often associated with the building of muscle tissue...
From certain varieties of olives and potatoes to various cured meats, to balsamic vinegar and cheese, there are certain foods that are inextricably tied to their place of origin. The specific terroir...
As all the world’s cheeses are made from the same basic ingredients — milk, salt, rennet and cultures — it is the aging process, at the hands of an affineur, that encourages baby cheese wheels to...
Of primary importance, cheese offers high value with low effort — a welcome departure from a majority of Thanksgiving’s signature dishes. When you’re spending all day in the kitchen for a meal that...
When it comes to consumer dining preferences, health and sustainability, vegetarian and plant-based cooking skills are important. Many people are opting to incorporate more plant-based approaches into...
“Food safety is fundamental to all areas of professional culinary arts,” says Lachlan Sands, President of the Institute of Culinary Education's Los Angeles campus. “From a philosophical perspective...
This makes a certain degree of sense when you consider the most famous cheeses from both Italy and France. While Parmigiano-Reggiano and Pecorino are perfectly excellent to snack on in their own right...
Veganism has long been understood as a way of eating that excludes not only meat, but eliminates all animal-based products and by-products, including dairy and eggs. The term “plant-based” however...
Hospitality careers can be extremely rewarding, as well as lucrative, for those who are drawn to the industry. “A hospitality career demands dedication, hard work and a genuine love for serving others...
