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This Valentine's Day, knowing that I have a strong dislike of the traditional red roses overpopulating deli storefronts and florists on February 14, my boyfriend surprised me with a beautiful bouquet...

I can appreciate the distinctions when given three pinot grigios in a row and coached by an instructor to pick out the nuances and flavors that match certain foods. But when I actually have a dish in...

Cookies for Kids’ Cancer was started by Gretchen Holt and Larry Witt after they were inspired by their 2 1/2-year-old son Liam’s battle with cancer. They were shocked to learn that the main reason...

One of the great things about the food industry is that chefs are often able to find ways to give back to the community through their work. ICE alum Pnina Peled is the executive chef of Memorial Sloan...

For the first session of 2011, Sheldon “Shelly” Fireman of Fireman Hospitality Group came to speak to the students yesterday. As the founder and CEO of the Fireman Hospitality Group, Fireman has...

The variety and range of breads you can make from a few simple ingredients is astounding. I’ll admit anytime I get the inkling to bake my own bread the delicate ingredient balance, proofing wait-time...

Yes, we have had the experience of designing our chocolate showpieces, but individually making fonadant-covered cakes last week was our first experience designing solo. Well, it was actually an...

Wells comes to ICE from a role as Executive Pastry Chef at Buddakan. Chef Vicki is already a member of our Advisory Board and has an impressive background. Inspired by the legendary Madeleine Kamman...

The talk was lead by ICE Instructor Alexandra Leaf who asked Miller about her experience on the farm and guided the students through five different Consider Bardwell cheeses. Miller was a successful...

These students are preparing for careers in the travel and hospitality industry and learning how to interact with customers is an integral part of that process. The students dressed up in their most...

The wine connoisseur stopped by to educate a full classroom on the ins and outs of New Zealand wines. In keeping with Sun’s philosophy that the best thing about wine is the story behind it, he was...

One of my most notable quotes being, “when you steal recipes don’t waste your time with the bad ones, steal from a great source.” Of course when I’m saying this I’m usually trying to express the idea...