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I’ve always wanted to make this dessert for dear old dad, but a whole Boston cream pie is much too large for just the three of us. So I wondered, what would be an alternative way to make it? Of course...

Did you have another career before studying at ICE? I enrolled at ICE just after graduating from Middlebury College with a major in history, so I didn’t have any prior professional experience....

Did you have another career prior to working in food? I worked at a nonprofit as the publicity & marketing coordinator. Since it was a small office, it actually meant that I was involved in much more...

Photo Credit: Melt Bakery What was your career path prior to enrolling at ICE? I was working as an arts administrator for a major NYC orchestra for just over eight years. As a career changer, what...

What initially sparked your interest in airbrushing? As soon as I could hold a crayon, I've had a go at just about every craft and art form there is. Airbrush inevitably had its turn. However, that...

In anticipation of his exclusive two day viennoiserie workshop at ICE on July 12-13, we caught up with Chef Yuen to learn more about his unique pastry philosophy. As a specialist in laminated dough,...

So why would a self-proclaimed “avid home baker” and bread lover never make bread? That’s right, this baker—who has laughed in the face of the French macaron and homemade puff pastry—has run away from...

“I love working alongside colleagues with such diverse backgrounds and expertise,” says Scott. “It’s a completely different opportunity than I had coming up in a restaurant kitchen, and I never tire...

This spring, we’re thrilled to be hosting a three-day seminar featuring Chef Rohira’s finest techniques. In anticipation of his course, we sat down with him to hear more about his career and what we...

What have you been up to since your last CAPS class ? The slower winter months, business-wise, seem to inspire a creative spark. We tend to do a lot of research and development in the cold months—for...

Needless to say, assisting my mom in the kitchen during her fabulous parties was a must. My sister and I would dress up in our party outfits, don vintage aprons and pass the hors d'oeuvres. Looking...

Let me start by telling you a bit about my background: Just after graduating high school, and with no set plans to attend college, I decided (on a complete whim) to apply to culinary school . I did...