Salt & Straw’s Keys to Making Great Ice Cream
Initially, Tyler developed the early flavors using an ice cream maker he found at Goodwill. Today, he designs the shop’s flavors (20% of which are vegan) in his research and development lab
ICE Alum Pursues Her Passion at SingleThread Farms
“The first three weeks were great,” she recalls. “I had an opportunity to spend a day on the farm and learn about where all of our amazing produce comes from and how it is grown.” She would not return
Remembering ICE Alum Josue Mendez
Sadly, on Friday, July 24, Josue died tragically in an automobile accident at the young age of 20, according to a GoFundMe campaign in his honor. Though he was unable to realize his dream of becoming
Feeding the Front Lines in Los Angeles
In mid-March, only four weeks into his Culinary Arts studies, Mattia was already working in a professional kitchen where he’s spent his entire life: Mauro Cafe. The Italian restaurant inside the Fred
Our Los Angeles Campus is Reopening
The ĢƵ is excited to announce its plan to reopen in LA, implementing CDC guidelines for schools. “The City of Pasadena recognizes that our school teaches a skill set that
The Resurgence of the Restaurant Walk-Up Window
Prior to running a business squarely focused on burgers and fries, the McDonald’s brothers served slow-cooked barbecue utilizing carhops to service customers who drove into the parking lot. Upon
Andrew Zimmern is Never Stopping
“It was just one of those things,” Andrew said. “I fell in love with everything that happened in the restaurant. I fell in love with the camaraderie. I fell in love with the nightly theater of it. I
California's Prized Strawberry Purveyor
Akin to the East Coast ramp, the elusive Harry’s Berries are short-lived. Often described as what a strawberry should taste and look like, Harry’s are sweet, small, juicy and ruby red. That's perhaps
California Restaurants Get Guidelines for Reopening
The 12-page guidance document, available on the state’s website, directs restaurants, brewpubs, craft distilleries, breweries, bars, pubs and wineries on mandates for providing clean and safe
Tangzhong Bread Method Unveiled: A Scientific Exploration by Chef Hervé Guillard
Chef Herve integrates his deep knowledge of science into classroom lessons at ICE, and recently he was invited to share that expertise with a UCLA Science & Food undergraduate class on the science of
How to Get Perfect, Crispy Chicken Skin Every Time
Start with a hot pan. If you are sautéing, put the chicken skin side down in the pan in a little bit of oil — and be aware of the temperature of the pan. “If the pan is only medium, it’s going to
How to Land a Spot at Smorgasburg and What to Expect
We met with Zach via Zoom to find out what it takes for chefs and food entrepreneurs to land a coveted spot at Smorgasburg and his advice on how to establish a solid following. Know Smorgasburg’s