Interested in turning your love for baking fresh bread into a career? You could be a professional baker. Do you also love the thrill of completing finely detailed decorations and executing complex ...

Author Sarah Rolph ’22/’26 is a Culinary Science major. Everyone knows and loves the changing colors that signal the start of apple picking, sweater weather, and pumpkin spice season, but the ...

As a dedicated wine and beverage studies instructor at CIA, Christie Dufault brings a wealth of expertise, global perspective, and deep passion for the culinary world to every class she teaches. With ...

We know you’re as committed as we are to helping students learn and succeed—and we’d like to help you. Here are some education resources from CIA to spark a passion in your students for culinary arts ...

Today, CIA is widely recognized as the world’s premier culinary college. Our industry-wide reputation for excellence is evidenced by our outstanding faculty, passionate students, and more than 55,000 ...

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Restaurateur is one of the most difficult words for new students at the Culinary Institute of America to spell on their tests and papers. The spelling doesn’t seem logical. It would make sense that ...

It’s all about pride. If you have it in your profession, you will have it in your uniform, no matter what your walk of life. With the chef’s uniform, there is more at stake than just keeping the ...

There are millions of ways to make cookies. Whether it’s chocolate chip, sugar, or peanut butter fudge, the variations and options are unlimited! Some recipes may call for honey as a replacement for ...

If you work in the kitchen, are you a chef, or are you a cook? It’s a simple question, but the answer depends on your position, responsibilities, and even what type of kitchen you’re working in.

Why Choose Baking as a Career? Maybe you relish the comforting smell of freshly baked bread in the morning. Or nothing beats the satisfaction of crafting a perfect batch of macarons. Whatever your ...

If you love providing guests with exceptional experiences, there are few more impactful positions you can have than restaurant manager. It’s an exciting and well-paid leadership role that varies ...