Not to gip the Classic Culinary Arts Program, which taught me how to hold a knife, make a solid stock (and sauce), and how to buzz through a task list quickly and efficiently, but the Spanish culinary...
Last week was Bibble & Sip’s 1-year anniversary. Hard to believe it’s been a whole year already. Coming up with the cafe name took some efforts, but at one point Bibble & Sip just fell into place and...
By Lauren Fuschillo, ICC Italian Culinary Arts student. EXPO 2015 is the current Universal Exposition, and as I mentioned, is being hosted by Milan, Italy. The opening took place on May 1st, 2015 at...
What turned that little scribble into a reality is a little thing called “baker’s math.” Last week we covered it in class and it wasn’t just a light bulb moment, it was a lightning bolt to the brain...
From the brioche apartment buildings to the doughnut lighthouse to the cracked egg waterfall forming the town river, Pastry-Ville is a sweet lovers’ paradise. The Garden District’s asparagus houses...
Christmas is a lovely time to bake all kinds of cookies. Chai is a staple drink in India, tealeaves are produced in Darjeeling region of India, and every household has their own mix of Chai spice. I...
MEET DEANS JACQUES PÉPIN AND JACQUES TORRES At the heart of ICC’s culinary instruction was a curriculum carefully designed by world-renowned deans and taught by a core of accomplished chefs hailing...
And, seeing that Christmas is only just over a week away (how is that possible??), I wanted to share my go-to gingerbread cookie recipe with you. Please note that these cookies are heavy on the...
Now I’m making bread, not just any bread, but the best. I’m being taught by an incredible chef, chef Johnson, a true master at this beautiful craft. My weeks at ICC are going by so quickly – time...
One of the best parts about being a culinary librarian is getting the chance to spend time with all the great new cookbooks. I’m getting to know our staff and students well enough that as I make a new...
From there, Dobkin’s culinary career led him to some of New York City’s finest restaurants, including Gramercy Tavern, the Screening Room and the Dining Room, where he had the opportunity to work...
By Julia Johnson, Professional Culinary Arts student When I first had the dish I was immediately hooked. The hazelnuts added such a nice crunchy texture to the otherwise traditional gremolata, which...