Chef Arnold Myint's French onion dip

Chef Arnold Myint’s French Onion Dip

“The onions need to be evenly sliced,” Chef Arnold advised. “I didn’t add any oil. I’m letting the natural sugars release, low and slow.” To achieve that rich caramel color, Chef Arnold explained he

Sarah Farmer is the executive culinary director at Taste of Home

Behind the Scenes of Editorial Recipe Testing

The Institute of Culinary Education's Los Angeles campus hosted Sarah Farmer, Taste of Home’s executive culinary director who has been with the cooking magazine for 15 years, for a guest lecture

Salt & Straw co-founder Kim Malek speaks to ICE students.

Kim Malek’s Salt & Straw Story: From Fear to Cult Following

The flavors like sweet potato casserole and maple pecans, bone marrow and bourbon-smoked cherries, and roasted strawberry with toasted white chocolate are anything but run-of-the-mill and, more

Semolina Artisanal Pasta

Three Artisanal Tastes of Pasadena

While the greater city of Los Angeles is known worldwide for its restaurants and diverse cuisines, Pasadena has become a hotbed for culinary artisans. Here are three to experience near our campus

Spago in Los Angeles

ICE Alum Jessica Alferos on Year One at Spago

What led you to culinary school? I didn’t want a desk job but something that was exciting and kept me busy. I thought culinary school would help me get a good foundation to start in the culinary

Dominique Ansel Restaurant and Bakery in Los Angeles

Opening a Restaurant in L.A. vs. NYC

Ultimately, transplants learn that it doesn’t matter if a concept “made it” in New York — or San Francisco, Chicago, Mexico City, Paris: Opening in Los Angeles is its own unique challenge. L.A

Chef and restaurateur Michael Cimarusti speaks to students at ICE LA.

The Best Chef in the West Advises ICE Students

In September, he spoke at our L.A. campus on building a career in the restaurant industry and what it was like to finally win a James Beard Award after eight nominations. On his James Beard Award: It

Picture of Chef Elliot Prag in purple collared shirt standing in front of white wall

Meet ICE New York's Dean of Students & Career Services, Elliott Prag

Some of you already know Chef Elliott as a beloved chef-instructor and department head of our Health-Supportive Culinary Arts program. Now, he's the newly appointed Dean of Student Affairs & Career

Denise Vivaldo and Cindie Flannigan, co-authors of “The Food Stylist’s Handbook,” pose with an ICE student.

5 Tips for Improving Your Food Photos

A seasoned food professional with more than 30 years in the industry, Denise began her training at the Ritz Escoffier and LaVarenne in Paris and then graduated from the California Culinary Academy in

Antonia Lofasa speaks to students at the Institute of Culinary Education

Career Insights from Los Angeles Chef and Restaurateur Antonia Lofaso

Growing up in a tight-knit Italian-American family on Long Island, Antonia developed a love of food from a young age. When her family moved to California, sizzling fajitas at El Torito sparked her

Matt Leung at The French Laundry

Inside The French Laundry Kitchen

First, what was your experience at ICE like? My experience at ICE was great. I expected to receive at least two benefits from an education at ICE: first, teaching that would prepare me to be a

Director of Restaurant & Hospitality Management Mishel LeDoux

Meet Management Director Mishel LeDoux

Mishel began her restaurant career as a server, a job that fit with her college schedule, and quickly worked her way up by always having what she describes as “a passion for food, beverage and people

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