A sous chef plays an important role in the formal hierarchy of a kitchen team, acting as the executive chef ’s second-in-command, supervising cooks and overseeing day-to-day operations. The sous chef...
What would you do if one of the best chefs in the business came into your class to taste your food and give you advice? ICE students at our New York campus experienced just that first-hand when...
1. Wander through a farmer’s market. We do a lot of our shopping at the Union Square Greenmarket to take advantage of the freshest and tastiest produce in town. Spend time speaking with the farmers...
A refreshing bowl of chilled pea soup — rich in vitamins A and K — is a great way to beat the heat. ICE’s Director of Culinary Affairs, Hervé Malivert, partners his peas with avocado to give it a...
If you love cooking and your goal is to make a career out of your passion, enrolling in culinary school is a great start. While we have campuses in vibrant, food-centric cities (New York and Los...
A comprehensive education from a world-class school can help you master the craft of culinary arts and find your path in the food and hospitality industry. But what if you can't commute to campus or...
The culinary industry has been heavily impacted by the happenings around us in 2022. Here's a quick summary of some relevant articles: Are you familiar with cottage food laws? You should be. Recent...
While the Michelin brand is globally well-known for its tires, the Paris-based company is also famous for its annual Michelin Guide. The prestigious red guide dates all the way back to 1900, when...
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...
Figs and honey have long been considered aphrodisiacs by cultures the world over, so we’ll use both in this sweet and savory combination. Figs were supposedly the favorite fruit of Cleopatra and honey...
It’s been a challenging couple of years for the restaurant industry, but many chefs are still managing to thrive and adapt to the new normal. And four ICE alumni did especially well in 2021, at least...
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Smoked Butter Chef Penny Stankiewicz gets fancy with her chocolate chip cookie recipe by pulling out her smoking gun. Mexican Wedding Cookies Chef Norma Salazar shares tips...