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How to Buy Balsamic Vinegar

ICE Chef Rory Macdonald, Director of Nutrition Celine Beitchman, Director of Culinary Research and Development Barry Tonkinson and Health-Supportive Culinary Arts Chef-Instructor Rich LaMarita advise cooks of all levels on balsamic vinegar authenticity, certification and quality.
ICE Staff

How to Roast Chicken Like a Pro

Epicurious' 4 Levels series features three chefs making their takes on classic dishes, followed by analysis from a food scientist. On this week's episode, the lead chef of our Culinary Arts program, Barbara Rich, prepares a flavorful chicken dish with crunchy bread salad.
Barbara Rich Lead Chef, Culinary Arts

How to Chef-ify Pecan Pie

The ICE chef of Chanson Patisserie, Hakkasan and Gordon Ramsey fame shares his pro techniques for balanced and smoky Thanksgiving pie.
Rory Macdonald ICE Chef

How to Use Isomalt for Pulled Sugar Flowers

As a cake artist, I think of mediums and techniques as my tool kit. Each cake is new and requires thought on what would be the best way to make the items that tell that specific cakes story.
Penny StankiewiczChef-Instructor, Pastry & Baking Arts, The Art of Cake Decorating

How to Leave a Job in the Restaurant Industry

Its never easy to leave a job, whether its an environment you really hate or a dream job with a great team. When the time comes to move on, a tough conversation can be necessary.
Rory Macdonald ICE Chef

How to Make Patriots Pie

Last week, Pastry & Baking Arts students submitted recipes for a Fourth of July contest, and runner-up Maddie Gasser's Patriot's Pie is perfect for celebrating summer and the U.S. Women's National Team's World Cup win.
ICE Staff

How to Season Like a Chef

Through 30+ years in the professional kitchen, Ive heard the same question again and again: Why doesnt my [fill in the blank] taste like the one from the restaurant?
Natural Gourmet Center

Probiotics in Fermented Foods & How to Add Them to Your Diet

The benefits of probiotics are all over the media and in all types of conversations lately. Take this supplement! Improve gut health! So many taglines have been endorsing taking pills containing gut-benefiting bacteria to optimize health. Yes, the addition of probiotics to ones diet may be helpful, but you can actually combine the benefits of probiotics with fiber and micronutrients in delicious whole foods.
Natural Gourmet Center