Many of today’s most notable chefs are writing cookbooks, often with the help of a good food writer. In addition to his work for publications such as The New York Times, Men’s Vogue, Gourmet, Saveur...
A few years back, when I was working at Eleven Madison Park, I found myself fascinated with the canelé de Bordeaux (a.k.a. cannelé bordelais), a wonderfully unique cake with a rich custardy interior...
Along with the cocktails and Champagne, one of the best things about New Year’s celebrations is the finger food. Revelers munch on a plethora of canapés and hors d’oeuvres well into the wee hours of...
While the outer-borough that I call home has its fair share of notable butcher shops, I seem to have fallen in with a vegetarian crowd, much to the dismay of my Wyoming-based younger brother and his...
I’ve made a serious habit of using a plastic apron over my already-adorable chef uniform just to try and keep my whites semi-white through these lessons on chocolate. We are learning how to temper...
It began with a charitable deed. At a recent American Institute of Wine and Food (AIWF) fundraiser, I successfully bid on a silent auction lot titled “Truffle Quest.” The evening was generously...
Kevin Nurse graduated from ICE’s Culinary Arts Program in 2008. What makes Kevin's story so captivating is his passion for life, family, and food. Kevin triumphed over remarkable odds with his own...
New York is known for its plethora of world-renowned fine dining establishments, but some of the best food in the five boroughs can be found on wheels. Street food is an integral part of living in...
These classic gingersnaps are one of the first recipes students make when they start the Pastry & Baking Arts curriculum, designed by the ICE Director of Pastry & Baking Arts and respected cookbook...
The class was part of the ICE Center for Food Media’s “An Evening With…” series, designed to give students a chance to have a casual, informal discussion with food media luminaries. During these...
There are certain types of foods that can be overwhelming. The world of cheese is both vast and complex. Understanding the flavor of cheese involved know what type of milk was used, how the animals...
No longer satisfied with feeding only a small percentage of the population within fine dining restaurants, many alumni are driven to impact as many people as possible via their chosen profession. With...