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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 cake’s story.
Penny Stankiewicz — Chef-Instructor, Pastry & Baking Arts, The Art of Cake Decorating

How to Leave a Job in the Restaurant Industry

It’s never easy to leave a job, whether it’s 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 Patriot’s 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, I’ve heard the same question again and again: “Why doesn’t 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 one’s diet may be helpful, but you can actually combine the benefits of probiotics with fiber and micronutrients in delicious whole foods.
Natural Gourmet Center

How to Reduce Your Water Footprint in the Kitchen

Did you know that the average American uses 2,220 gallons of water per day? No doubt, this is a shocking number.
Natural Gourmet Center