15-Minute Caramel for Halloween Treats
It’s a versatile recipe for a simple caramel, and it only takes a few ingredients to use this in so many different ways. Here, we’ve taken a little fondant and a lot of imagination to turn a quick
Time Management: An Underutilized Skill & Asset
Written by Yasmin Rasheed Yasmin Rasheed is a 2018 graduate of The Art of International Bread Baking program. Previously, she spent 30-years in Financial Services in Executive Management, focused on
3 Tips to Prepare for Culinary School in the New Year
Is attending culinary school on your list of New Year’s resolutions for 2019? Before you begin cooking or baking in the kitchens of ICC, there are many things that you can do to get prepared to go
3 Things to Know About Farmed Seafood
The Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) is a leadership initiative established by leading farmed salmon CEOs from around the world who share a vision of providing a healthy and sustainable source of
Understanding Your Business Foodprint
Below, check out what we learned from our panelists about taking the steps to change your business practices to become more sustainable, and move towards a zero waste model! LEARN FROM OTHERS Our
Don’t Worry— We’ve Got Your Olive Oil Questions Covered
For the seventh time since its inception in 2016, ICC—together with the Olive Oil Times Education Lab—welcomed culinary professionals from around the world for another sold out round of our two-level
What The Experts Say About Today’s Trends in Wine
That’s why, at the beginning of May, we sat down with Master Sommelier, Alexander LaPratt—Beverage Director & Co-Owner of Atrium DUMBO and Beasts & Bottles, as well as instructor in ICC’s Intensive
Self-Care: The One Tool That Every Busy Chef Needs
THE ANIMATED DISPLAYS OF CHAOS SIMMERING AWAY IN CELEBRITY KITCHENS SEEM TO EXIST ALMOST EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT OF TODAY’S AUDIENCES. Today’s fans, encompassing a broad spectrum of people
6 Things to Know Before Opening Your Food Truck
Thinking of opening your own food truck? Here are the 6 key lessons we learned from Ed Hardy: 1. Focus on a concept. Really think about your menu, and whom your audience is. Is your food able to be
ICC Alum Dan Barber Earns Three Stars in The New York Times
Dan Barber’s Blue Hill in NYC keeps its stars, from Michelin (one) and The New York Times (three)! Photo credit: Ben Russell for The New York Times It turned out that he was born for the job. Patient
Indian Chai Spiced Cookies
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
Beet Tortellini
In Level 2 of the professional culinary arts program, we made pasta. I remember being surprised by how simple it was to prepare, and how special it felt to eat. Given a little love and patience, it