This ICE Culinary Student Proves: It's Never Too Late
First, she enrolled at New York University’s master’s program in food studies and spent three years working full-time while burning the midnight oil between classes and assignments. Then, she landed
How to Find the Grain and Slice Steak Like a Chef
One of the most common mistakes with steak preparation is not in the cooking — it’s in the cutting. Meat has long muscle fibers that are naturally chewy and tough: Cutting across makes each piece of
How Many Batches Of Chocolate Have We Made?
Having produced over 120 batches of chocolate with beans sourced from more than 20 countries, the Chocolate Lab has given Chef Michael the chance to tinker with each step of the chocolate-making
Yes, You Can Fillet a Whole Fish Like a Chef — Here's How
Watch as Chef Sabrina Sexton, ICE’s Culinary Arts program director, uses a range of Wüsthof blades to fillet a beautiful red snapper. Check out our tips below, outlining the technique, then head to
How to Slice, Dice and Julienne Like a Chopped Champion
They look simple, but don’t skip these essential skills — mastering these cuts will make you a better, more efficient chef, as you use them again and again for mise en place and more. {"preview
Toques Off to ICE’s 2017 Graduates!
ICE President Rick Smilow welcomed 600 proud family and friends to share in the ICE graduates' accomplishments. Rick noted the diversity of the students, who represented all of ICE’s career programs —
The Zero Waste Food Conference Hosted by ICE and The New School
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How to Chiffonade, Chop and Slice Different Herbs
A beautifully plated, delicious dish often seems incomplete without at least a hint of greenery. But selecting herbs to adorn your dish is only half the battle — the other half is prepping them. Chefs
What Some of America’s Best Chefs and Restaurateurs Are Saying About ICE Students — Watch and Find Out!
ICE’s light, airy facilities overlooking the Hudson River make it a unique and inspirational learning environment. Zac Young, ICE graduate and Pastry Director of Craveable Hospitality Group, said, “It
Brazilian Flavor: Chef James Finds Culinary Inspiration in Bahia
Recently I had the opportunity to travel to Brazil with my wife, Brooke, and our two kids. We spent two weeks immersed in the food and culture of Bahia, a state in northeast Brazil on the Atlantic
Cause for Celebration: ICE is the Best Culinary School in America
We asked Rachael Pack, cook editor of The Daily Meal, how ICE was chosen as the best culinary school in America. Having gone to culinary school herself, Rachael had been through the process of
Pumped for Brittle: A New Recipe For Your Fall Repertoire
Where does brittle come from? Brittle is a Southern treat that is enjoyed mostly around the holiday season. Though it’s not exactly clear when the first brittle was created, one legend says that a