Culinary Arts

There are several avenues to explore to incorporate these vital building blocks into your meal planning. Some of the most readily available proteins come in the form of nuts, which are also sources of

You can cross Slovenia from east to west in three hours, Chef Ana divulged while introducing the nature of her country, which is bordered by Austria, Croatia, Hungary and Italy. “We’ve been a part of

The word umami describes one of the five main tastes, alongside bitter, sweet, salty and sour. Over 100 years ago, Dr. Ikeda in Japan discovered Umami as an addition to the already documented four

It’s probably for the best that the pastry module is over because your body can only eat croissants for dinner for so long. This is a chapter in my culinary school diaries that I am ready to leave

A few years ago, I started veganizing my Thanksgiving menu and only served turkey to appease a few family members that couldn’t let go of the tradition. I’m certain that without a turkey, your table

Sat Bains from Restaurant Sat Bains in Nottingham, eloquently says his job is to "f--- you up with flavor”. As chefs, when we combine elements for flavor, we have the opportunity to refine each

The biggest takeaway from this past chapter of school is that I’ve been stir-frying incorrectly my entire life. Good to know! Life-shattering epiphanies aside, I think it’s pretty safe to say that the

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

Chef Sim has been a baker since 1973. He's working with a three-year-old starter and recommends a three-day dough for "a soft, airy interior with a nice crusty shell on it and a lot of flavor." First

Low in calories and fat and high in savory umami flavor, mushrooms have been dubbed nutritional powerhouses, packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals. Better yet, the funghi are versatile — dozens of

Now that I have the good news out of the way, let’s get to it. The practical exam for this second module was pretty straightforward. We had to prepare a medium rare New York strip steak with a red

Food unites us all – its vast reach can mean so many things to so many people. It can signify life, nourishment, health, taste, aroma, art, travel. A meal can be a warm embrace to welcome an