What sparked your move from pastry kitchens to focusing exclusively on chocolate? I'm a pastry chef with a huge passion for chocolate. When I was working in restaurants, everyone was using the same...
“I was working in public relations in Washington, D.C., but my mind just kept coming back to food, and I knew it was time to make a change.” After touring multiple culinary schools, Lizzie chose ICE...
Letters to a Young Chef —Daniel Boulud Perhaps more than anyone, Daniel Boulud’s career is synonymous with the notion of mentorship. His legacy (the chefs who have worked their way through his...
With so many different culinary career options , picking an externship site that fit my personal goals, schedule and experience level was an arduous task. Below are some tips that I learned along the...
In fact, growing up in Brazil, it was his lack of access to cheese that first sparked Max’s insatiable curiosity. With a diverse academic background in foreign languages, organic chemistry, and...
While this may seem indecisive to many, I think it's a natural process that many people entering the food industry go through. The beauty of the culinary world is that you can try many different roles...
At ICE, we’re committed to helping students make their dreams of a culinary career a reality. Our Office of Financial Aid can help students explore such options as grants, scholarships, out-of-state...
Selecting ICE’s Single-Origin With regard to the Chocolate Lab, the bean-to-bar equipment has arrived and is ready to be turned on, including a roaster, winnower, refiner and tempering machine....
Stopping for a quick chat with your favorite farmers. Carrying the day’s bounty back to your restaurant in a little red wagon. This is every chef’s dream morning, but that’s not how it really goes...
Not giving an interview on a noisy street corner when her office is too busy. Not even keeping the appointment for said interview in the wake of winning her fourth (and second consecutive!) James...
Since you got into the bread industry in 1998, what are the major changes you've seen, and how have they created new opportunities for professional bread bakers? The rise of artisanal bread has...
If you've already mastered margaritas and guacamole, why not take your Cinco de Mayo celebrations to the next level with artisanal, homemade tortillas? You only need two ingredients and a few tools...