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Now Escoffier students can study at the renowned École Ducasse culinary institute in France and graduates can transfer credits towards a bachelor’s degree.
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Behind every dish is a story. These culinary leaders are here to tell you theirs.
Author of What’s Gaby Cooking
Gaby Dalkin is the California-based chef and author behind the popular blog and cookbook, What’s Gaby Cooking. Her career has been focused on celebrating the fresh, diverse, and experimental nature of Southern California food trends. With 13 years of successful food blogging under her belt, she explains how she makes her recipes simple, accessible, and delicious.
Iron Chef challenger
Curtis Duffy competed on Iron Chef in 2022 and has earned 5 Michelin Stars. When asked what inspires him, he answered that it’s the littlest things in life. His attention to detail shows up both in his culinary successes and the way he runs his family kitchen culture, and he’s joined us to explain how.
Iron Chef America winner
According to Beau MacMillan, Iron Chef America winner and guest judge on Worst Cooks in America and Chopped, each meal has the potential to deeply impact our emotions. From evoking feelings of nostalgia and comfort, to bringing people together through shared memories and traditions, Beau discusses how food plays a central role in shaping each of our stories.
Elle Simone Scott
America’s Test Kitchen Food Stylist
Elle Simone is the first African American woman to serve as the resident food stylist and test cook on America’s Test Kitchen on PBS. Her strength and perseverance while battling ovarian cancer has allowed her to build a flourishing career amidst her chronic illness, and she discusses how her setbacks inspired her to find meaning in each day.
Award-winning certified Master Chef
Richard Rosendale is an award-winning certified Master Chef, the chief creator of the Rosendale Collective, and a Bocuse d’Or top-ten finalist. In this episode, he discusses how the open-mindedness of the Nordic culinary arts taught him the power of creativity and experimentation in the kitchen and inspired a new wave of artistry among American chefs.
Co-owner of Real Athlete Diets
Kelly Newlon is the co-owner of Real Athlete Diets, a Boulder-based catering company that feeds ultra-endurance athletes. She believes that the process of fueling your body with the right ingredients is a marathon, not a sprint. In this podcast, she speaks about the importance of choosing foods that carry you through every step of your athletic journey.
Award-winning certified Master Chef
Brad Barnes is an award-winning certified Master Chef, author, and the president of Pure Food Consulting. He describes his passion for cooking as an obsession to make things taste better than he had before. Brad describes how pursuing culinary innovation has defined his career, and how trends in technology and kitchen culture help drive this innovation.
Renegade Lunch Lady
Internationally-recognized author and educator Ann Cooper was named today’s “Renegade Lunch Lady” by the New York Times due to her mission to transform the school lunch system. She explains how our relationship with food starts in childhood and goes on to impact our lives in profound ways, and how teaching food literacy helps ensure this impact is a positive one.
Featured on Food Network
From dancing on Broadway to appearing on Food Network and assisting James Beard Winner Claudia Fleming, Steve’s career has been fueled by the pursuit of self expression and unapologetic uniqueness. Learn how he draws from his past creative experiences to breathe new life into classic recipes.
Holistic health coach
Julie Peláez is a board-certified holistic health coach who believes that how you experience food is a window into how you experience life. Here, she explains how mindfully fueling your body with the right ingredients also fuels your spirit, allowing you to live in a way that is balanced, joyful, and present.
Marketing executive, entrepreneur, & chef
Chris Hill combines his expertise as a marketing executive and an award-winning chef to discuss the importance of chefs creating a personal brand. He explains how showcasing your unique personality, traditions, and perspectives is equally as important as the quality of your recipes when it comes to building and sustaining connections with your followers.
Master of sugar and chocolate work
Ewald Notter, a world-renowned master of sugar and chocolate work, has balanced innovative textures, visual creativity, and captivating flavors in order to become a pastry arts gold medalist. Listen to his advice for creating desserts that are celebrated as both culinary excellence and unique works of art.
The Big Brunch finalist
Danielle Sepsy is the chef and owner behind The Hungry Gnome, and a finalist on HBO Max’s The Big Brunch. In this podcast, she explains her techniques for managing people by learning from them – a philosophy that has allowed her career to flourish both in the kitchen as a manager and on reality TV as a chef.
The Culinary and Pastry Arts School with a Balanced, Business-Focused Curriculum Passion. Preparation. Purpose. Study at the school that is the living legacy of Auguste Escoffier, the “King of Chefs and Chef of Kings.” 100% online culinary and pastry degrees and diplomas, culminating in a hands-on industry externship for professional experience. Austin programs available on campus only. Campuses in two of the most-progressive food cities in the United States: beautiful Boulder, Colorado and hip Austin, Texas. Passion. Preparation. Purpose. Study at the school that is the living legacy of Auguste Escoffier, the “King of Chefs and Chef of Kings.” 100% online culinary and pastry degrees and diplomas, culminating in a hands-on industry externship for professional experience. Austin programs available on campus only. Campuses in two of the most-progressive food cities in the United States: beautiful Boulder, Colorado and hip Austin, Texas. How Escoffier Students and Graduates Set Themselves Apart * Externship Training at
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Holiday meal ideas for under $50
December 06, 2023 | 9NEWS KUSA-TV
Chef Stephen Harden with the Escoffier School Of Culinary Arts has tips for feeding the whole family this holiday season for under $50.
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11 Secrets Chefs Always Use To Save Money On Groceries
November 12, 2023 | Yahoo! Lifestyle
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. chosen.” Todd has a background in baking and pastry from Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and a master’s in food business from the .
How to Freeze (and Thaw) Pumpkin Pie So It Tastes Freshly Made
October 12, 2023 | newsexplorer.net
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Why Plating Food In Odd Numbers May Hold More Visual Appeal
October 09, 2023 | Yahoo! Sports
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Rotary Club learns all about FCCLA
October 02, 2023 | Polk County Enterprise
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Farm & Market hydroponic retail farm opens at edge of RiNo
September 28, 2023 | Yours Bulletin
Texas Christian University, then later went to Boulder’s Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and worked at Denver restaurant Root Down .
Eclipse Has a New Chef and a New Menu of American Classics
September 26, 2023 | Riverfront Times
St. Louis. Heather Robertson is a graduate of the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and a restaurant veteran. "Over the course of .
How Chefs Save Money On Groceries: 11 Insider Tips
September 21, 2023 | Elite News
. store,” said Steve Konopelski , chef instructor at the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. “So often, I found myself buying things I .
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Food for Thought: The Joy of Cooking Shows
September 13, 2023 | Virginia Living
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Pilgers' Pastries eyes expansion in Scranton
August 17, 2023 | The Times-Tribune
. , 350 Adams Ave., after attending culinary school at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts during the COVID-19 pandemic and hopes to .
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. and it's practical knowledge, too. The Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is teaching some public classes that emphasize home cooking .
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Nation’s Largest Culinary School And Farm Bureau Announce Collaboration
August 09, 2023 | AgFax
WASHINGTON, -Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts (Escoffier) and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) announce a new national .
Harmonious Bond Between the Art of Cooking and the Science of Farming
August 09, 2023 | Farms.com
com A new partnership is budding between the renowned Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and the American Farm Bureau Federation ( .
Candace Wilson Honored with Community Outreach Award
August 03, 2023 | CAFE: The Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education
. received the 2023 Community Outreach Award from the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and Center for the Advancement of Foodservice .
CAFÉ Names 2023 Culinary Education Award Recipients
August 03, 2023 | CAFE: The Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education
. , Maine. Community Outreach Award , co-sponsored by Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts The winner is Candace Wilson , Westlake High .
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August 01, 2023 | The Smithfield Times
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L’Etoile Patisserie
July 17, 2023 | WAFF-TV
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Finish the picnic with a fruity dessert
June 28, 2023 | Times News
. is dual-certified in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry from the Escoffier School of Culinary Arts (www.escoffier.edu). Sarah is currently .
Restaurant, winery to open soon in Coleraine
June 28, 2023 | Duluth News Tribune
. , has over 25 years of experience. A graduate of the Auguste Escoffier School of the Culinary Arts, Shager will create seasonal, rotating .
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