Culinary School Scholarship and Grant Guide Available at Chef2Chef.net


Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) April 30, 2007

A top culinary education is a requirement for most chef and restaurant management positions, but first-class cooking schools can be costly. Chef2Chef.net, a chef’s practical guide to practically everything, can help make cooking school affordable. The site contains guides to culinary school scholarships and grants as well as information for obtaining student loans (http://chef2chef.net/culinary-institute/scholarship-grant/). Chef2Chef.net is an authoritative source of culinary education information.

“Finding a top culinary school for your education is only the first step–paying for it is the second,” according to Chef2Chef.net. “While a great culinary education can be expensive, remember you’re investing in the career of a lifetime” (http://chef2chef.net/culinary-institute/scholarship-grant/).

The cost of a culinary education varies from school to school, but the top schools can be costly. According to USAStudyGuide.com: “Cooking schools, culinary schools and culinary arts institutes and schools charge different tuition rates, and the cost can vary very widely. Some culinary school tuition and expenses can exceed $ 15,000 per year. … While many of the best cooking schools and culinary schools charge a higher tuition, just because a culinary arts school charges higher tuition does not mean the culinary arts program is necessarily better than other culinary arts schools that are cheaper.” Chefs, pastry chefs and restaurant managers with degrees from top cooking schools often command top salaries, but the cost of the degree can prohibit many prospective chefs from pursuing that education.

Chef2Chef.net offers resources to make a culinary education affordable, including extensive listings of culinary scholarships and grants (http://chef2chef.net/culinary-institute/scholarship-grant/). Some are based on financial need, while others are awarded to those with exceptional talent or interest in the culinary arts. Chef2Chef.net also offers guides to obtaining student loans, as well as lists of schools by city, state and category. Visitors can respond to job postings, post their own resume, participate in forums, find lists of equipment suppliers, read about special events and find recipes. Chef2Chef.net is a top resource designed to help current and future culinary students obtain the cooking school degree necessary for a successful career in the culinary industry.

Chef2Chef.net, a chef’s practical guide to practically everything, offers user forums, a searchable database of recipes and a comprehensive U.S. directory of top culinary schools and institutes. Culinary students, professional chefs and culinarians can also find the latest food industry news, a job search section and a marketplace for culinary supplies and equipment.

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Robert Morris Culinary Program Hosts US Army Culinary Excellence Group


Chicago (Vocus/PRWEB) March 17, 2011

From March 23 to March 29, twenty cooks making up the ?Army Team? of the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence Group from Fort Lee Virginia will participate in a cooking seminar at RMU?s Orland Park campus, 82 Orland Square. Each day of the weeklong event will present a different challenge or field trip designed to help military cooks hone their talents.

The US Army is sending these individuals as an annual reward for expert training to the Robert Morris University Institute of Culinary Arts. RMU was selected from all other culinary schools in the area. In past years, this event has been hosted by the Culinary Institute of America in New York and Culinary Hospitality Institute of Chicago.

?We are planning many different activities that will complement and improve the cooks? skills,? explained Chef Bryan Flower, associate dean of RMU?s culinary program. ?On the first day, the class will participate in a blind box mystery cooking competition where the students are given a mystery box of ingredients and a set of requirements. They plan their meals, prepare them and present them to the judges. Acclaimed chef Craig O?Brien from Quantum Foods will be the head judge for this event.

Other events include sessions on unique cooking methods working hand in hand with Polyscience, preparing a meal with grass fed beef, touring the Shedd Aquarium and taking part in a sushi class using sustainable seafood, then planning and preparing a special presentation luncheon. A highlight of the week is a review of the cooks by the first female Quartermaster General in US history, Colonel Gwen Bingham.

The training program is taking place in conjunction with the International Food Service Executives Association (IFSEA) Conference and Trade Show, which begins March 31 in Schaumburg.

Robert Morris University Illinois is a not-for-profit, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting institution, serving over 7000 students interested in getting an education in business, graphic arts, nursing and health care, culinary and computer studies at its main campus in Chicago, as well as at locations in DuPage, Elgin, Orland Park, Bensenville, Springfield, Peoria, Schaumburg and Lake County. For more information, call 800-762-5960 or visit the web site at http://www.robertmorris.edu.

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Culinary Arts School L’Academie de Cuisine Rated One of “Top Ten” Culinary Schools in United States


(PRWEB) June 1, 2005

L’Academie de Cuisine was recently recognized as one of the “Top Ten Rated Culinary Schools in the United States and Canada” for their culinary arts program http://www.CookingSchoolsCompared.com.

One hundred fifty leading food editors, journalists, and industry luminaries were asked to determine “top tier” and “second tier” schools. Based on their responses, L’Academie de Cuisine placed in the Top Ten.

Criteria used in judging included instructor experience, the number of 4-Star chefs on the faculty, student-to-teacher ratio, job placement, cost, and alumni network.

Francois Dionot, Director of L’Academie de Cuisine, was pleased but not surprised that the culinary arts school he founded in 1976 was recognized by the culinary community. “It has taken 29 years of hard work, but I am delighted that L’Academie has been recognized among the best culinary arts schools in the country. Our graduates are truly professionals. They are among the hardest working and most talented cooks in the business, and we receive great support from the fine dining establishments in the Washington area as well as around the country who hire our students and graduates in their kitchens,” said Chef Dionot.

New culinary arts training programs are beginning in July and October of 2005. At L’Academie de Cuisine, students can study:

Culinary Arts, with emphasis on French cuisine and techniques

Pastry Arts, from tiny hors d’oeuvres to elaborate wedding cakes

And Recreational Classes for both beginners and experienced cooks

“L’Academie de Cuisine’s small classes and hands-on instruction with professionally trained chefs is a winning combination for training the chefs and pastry chefs of the next generation,” said Mark Ramsdell, Head Instructor in L’Academie’s acclaimed Pastry Arts Program.

For additional information on L’Academie’s award-winning culinary arts programs, call L’Academie de Cuisine at 301-670-8670 or download an application at http://www.lacademie.com.

About L’Academie de Cuisine

Founded in 1976, L’Academie de Cuisine is the Premier Culinary Arts School in the Washington, DC area. The school offers professional culinary arts career training beginning in July, October, January and April of each year. Other areas of study include part-time professional classes, continuing education, corporate team building, and a wide variety of recreational classes.

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10 Best Online Culinary Programs of 2010 Named by Chef2Chef.net Community


Foster City, CA (PRWEB) February 7, 2011

Chef2Chef.net, a leading culinary web portal, today announced the winners of a recent vote held to determine the top ten best online culinary programs of 2010. In this third annual voting competition, the nominations and results of which were decided by the Chef2Chef.net community, more than 4,000 votes were cast in an attempt to recognize the best of the best in three categories: culinary schools, online culinary programs, and food blogs.

?While traditional, on-campus learning has been the standard for culinary education, online programs are quickly emerging as a viable option for students around the world,? said Shirley Bartov, Chef2Chef.net Web Producer. ?This recognition from the Chef2Chef community stresses the importance of online culinary education in the field of culinary arts.?

Below is the complete list of the Top 10 online culinary programs.

1. Chef Todd Mohr?s Cooking Classes ? Online Cooking Classes

2. Le Cordon Bleu ? Patisserie and Baking

3. Kendall College ? Accelerated Culinary Arts

4. New England Culinary Institute ? Restaurant Management

5. Le Cordon Bleu ? Culinary Management

6. The Art Institute ? Baking and Pastry

7. Virginia College ? Pastry Arts

8. Institute of Technology ? Baking and Pastry Specialist

9. California Culinary Academy ? Culinary Arts Degree

10. eCornell ? Food Service Management

To see the entire list of nominations, and to see the winners from 2008 and 2009, visit http://www.chef2chef.net. These rankings allow members of the culinary community to recognize and reward culinary resources and institutions. Chef2Chef is a resource that seeks to provide a space for members of the culinary community?from professional chefs to home cooks?to share resources, tips, and more.

The Chef2Chef Culinary Portal is an interactive community for chefs, culinary students, culinary instructors, and food lovers. The site offers in-depth forums, online cooking classes, job board, and a culinary school directory. The annual rankings presented by Chef2Chef are compiled from the votes of food, beer, and wine lovers around the world.

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Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Miami Cooks up Culinary Scholarships for James Beard Foundation


Miramar, Fla. (Vocus) December 15, 2008

Kirk T. Bachmann, vice president of academics, Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America and interim president of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Miami (LCB Miami), announced today the establishment of five scholarships within the James Beard Foundation. The scholarships totaling $ 15,000 will be granted to qualifying students attending LCB Miami in each of the following segments: career changer, female, Hispanic heritage, high school Spanish language speaker from a major metropolitan area and a student from the New York metropolitan area.

“The esteemed legacy of the James Beard Foundation provides the perfect partnership for reaching potential students in financial need and with the motivation to pursue a career from the foremost French culinary arts program in the world,” said Bachmann. “Many students face significant obstacles as they pursue their passion at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Miami and this new scholarship program will help them achieve their dream.”

10 Best Culinary Schools of 2010 Named by Chef2Chef.net Community


Foster City, CA (PRWEB) January 24, 2011

Chef2Chef.net, a leading culinary web portal, today announced the winners of a recent vote held to determine the top ten best culinary schools of 2010. More than 4,000 votes were cast in this third annual voting competition, which aimed to recognize the best of the best in three categories: culinary schools, online culinary programs and food blogs.

The nominations and results were decided by the Chef2Chef.net community.

?Culinary schools are responsible for elevating the culinary profession through innovation and thought leadership,? said Shirley Bartov, Chef2Chef.net Web Producer. ?We hope that this recognition from the Chef2Chef community will let these culinary schools know just how much they are truly valued.?

Below is the complete list of the Top 10 culinary schools.

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Culinary Schools Network, The Most Comprehensive And User-Friendly Listing Of Culinary Arts Schools Online, Launches Website


Saint Paul, MN (PRWEB) November 1, 2010

WebproLeads, an experienced quality-driven performance marketing network, created Culinary Schools Network to offer aspiring culinary professionals a truly helpful resource in paving a path to a lucrative career. Culinary Schools Network makes it easy to research degrees, explore financial aid options, and get connected with top-rated Culinary Arts Colleges throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Culinary Schools Network is dedicated to providing the best user experience and offering the highest quality resources possible in navigating a Culinary Arts education.

Culinary Schools interested in being listed on Culinary Schools Network must first be accredited by a regional accrediting body. After forming a partnership with WebproLeads, the school and its prospective students will both benefit from the streamlined information and straightforward navigation of the network?s website.

Providing a comprehensive listing of financial aid options such as culinary scholarships, grants, and loans, Culinary Schools Network makes it easy for users to research a variety of ways to help pay for their culinary arts education.

Culinary Schools Network simultaneously educates its users on the various culinary career paths and degree options available and also provides Culinary Arts institutions the opportunity to increase their exposure to interested degree-seekers. Additionally, to help aid prospective culinary arts students, Culinary Schools Network offers a complimentary Culinary Arts Career Guide for download upon registration with the website.

To learn more about the Culinary Schools Network, or to begin your search for the right Culinary Arts School, visit Culinary Schools Network or connect with them on on Facebook or Twitter.

About Culinary Schools Network

Culinary Schools Network provides the most comprehensive listing of Culinary Arts Schools online. With hundreds of accredited culinary arts schools in its network, Culinary Schools Network helps aspiring culinary artists begin training for their new careers. Several degree options are available in the culinary industry, including Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts, Culinary Management, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, and Food Preparation.

About WebproLeads

Based out of the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, WebproLeads is a quality-driven performance marketing network empowering advertisers to take complete control of their performance lead generations campaigns by providing the only self-service Software as a Service (Saas) solution in the performance marketing industry.

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Kasenske Recognized as Culinary Educator of the Year


Tucker, Ga. (Vocus) June 26, 2008

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Atlanta announced today that Executive Chef Todd Kazenske CEPC, AAC, was recently recognized by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Atlanta Chapter as the 2007 Educator of the Year. Kazenske, a chef instructor at the Atlanta culinary school since 2003, was promoted to Executive Chef of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Atlanta and oversees a faculty of 45 and a student population that exceeds 700.

Kazenske was recognized during the ACF Greater Atlanta President?s Gala Awards Dinner on April 7.

?Chef Kazenske is one of our most valuable assets,? said Peter Lee, college president, ?as it is his leadership, expertise and commitment which provide our students with a solid foundation for a career in the culinary industry.?

According to ACF, the Educator of the Year award pays tribute to an active culinary educator whose knowledge, skills, expertise, guidance, and direction have enhanced the image of the professional chef and who, by example, has given leadership, guidance, and direction to students seeking a career in the culinary profession.

?It is my personal mission to help our students define and develop their careers by sharing my skills and knowledge,? said Kazenske. ?I am honored to join this league of educators.?

With a background of owner/operator, retail, catering, restaurants, resort hotels, convention hotels, and private clubs, Kazenske has worked with Executive Chefs and Executive Pastry Chefs from Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France, Italy, Holland, Hungary, Africa, Asia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. He is currently working on his Certified Culinary Educator (CCE) certification and, in July 2007, was inducted into the American Academy of Chefs, an honor society for The American Culinary Federation.

About Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Atlanta

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Atlanta offers students one of the most intensive, practical, and comprehensive training programs in the field of culinary arts. Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Atlanta (LCB Atlanta) is an affiliate of Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America network which was established in 2003 to bring the esteemed Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Programs to the Atlanta area. Its association with Le Cordon Bleu Paris represents a union of some of the finest in European and North American culinary arts training programs available today. The educational programs at LCB Atlanta are designed to prepare students for professional opportunities and rewarding careers in the international food-service industry. Each student receives a comprehensive, challenging, hands-on education in the classic and modern culinary arts. The professional faculty at LCB Atlanta guide students through theoretical concepts and practical and creative applications of culinary techniques. Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Atlanta is a member of the Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CECO) network of universities, colleges and schools. For more information, please visit http://www.atlantaculinary.com .

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Culinary Arts With Cooking Games

Cooking games are on its uphill trend and gives you the fun and pleasure you are looking for in an online game. Cooking games is an educational, effective game and calls for the players to have creativeness and fast considering as well.

Many folks believe these folks are too old for online games, but just lately games have been offering more than just enjoyment worth by appearing as physical exercise trainers, vocabulary teachers. Now a new resourceful genre of online game has arrive into playcooking games.

There are two distinct varieties of cooking games. One is the cooking games the place players prepare dinner a dish in a virtual kitchen area and the various is a virtual cookbook. Even though producing the virtual dish is fun, in the end users are at hand salivating at the time of it instead of experiencing it. For it main reason, the virtual cookbook is which it write-up can concentrate on.

Cooking games function as a hands totally free cookbook with a myriad of excellent recipes to choose from. Competitors can set up their foods for the full week by preparing excellent recipes for each day and placing the chemicals on a purchasing list. Even though cooking, users need solely say continue to go the following stage or go back to give to a prior stage. Most vitally, cooking games offer you nutritious and international excellent recipes that are tasty.

The excellent recipes in cooking games are relatively straightforward to make. It implies the chemicals are obtainable at the neighborhood grocery store and utensils are commonly obtainable at home. Having said that, it may possibly not be the case for everyone, in particular once the dishes are international. Luckily, quite a few cooking games produce substitutions for chemicals and unfortunately, if a game does not, afterwards users can have to glimpse it up on the computer or figure it out on their own.

In the pizza games, you are producing some strong dish specials for the imaginary customers. As the pizza chef, you can be slinging pastry in the virtual feeling as you pile on the toppings and make the pizzas to buy. The orders can pace up, of course, producing you do the job that much more quickly to get the pizzas forced and in the cooker just before the following buy will come in. Rather quickly youll really feel enjoy youre till your elbows in virtual flour and cheese.

In some cooking games you are capable to basically beautify your own truffles. Begin by spreading icing and afterwards beautify the cake with swirls, ribbons, curlicues and everything else you can use to make it much more real looking and dramatic. The very best truffles are fun to look at and fun to beautify. Taking part in cake games undoubtedly captures the very best of it element of cooking games while you play.

In the ice lotion games, you have choices of making ice lotion sundaes or producing ice lotion cones and confections for waiting customers. The more quickly you can whip up a triple scoop of everything, the far better your rating can be. The largest down aspect of enjoying ice lotion games is that youll really feel a powerful do enjoy a bit of your own ice lotion once the game is finished!
Cooking games mostly incorporates of considering a method to complete an objective. Not solely that, a suitable time management is required as well. It sort of points can certainly boost the fighters character in terms of managing his/her time well as well as choosing which to do first or prioritizing a certain job in case needed.

In cooking games, you are capable to happening the distinct types of fruit preparation from approximately the globe that is a quite nice deal with right after enjoying some of the games you are likely much more acquainted with already.

If you would want to comprehend much more or you would want to trial and happening everything I am speaking about, afterwards I inspire you to try and play cooking games online.

Cooking games played at the appropriate arrange and at the appropriate time can be effective and fun. All you have to do is to choose the appropriate excellent recipes that fits your enjoying needs.

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Hot Trends in Culinary Arts

There are many hot trends in culinary arts that are either emerging or fully emerged now that 2010 is more than halfway through. These are the trends popping up in the hottest restaurants and bistros, as well as in food magazines and cooking networks on television. The following hot trends have taken the culinary arts world by storm:

Parisian Macaroons – Although they’re not technically new, you can find these pastel-colored French sandwich cookies in the hottest cafes and bakeries of the moment more so than ever before. They are made from ground almond meringue filled with a flavored butter cream or ganache filling. They are even made with savory ingredients sometimes, and some say they are the new rival to the cupcake.

Italian Street Food – Roman street food such as stuffed pork is slow cooked over a wood fire and served in fat slices or in sandwiches.

You don’t just find it on the streets anymore, though. You can find street foods from Italy and elsewhere in some of the hottest restaurants and bistros of the moment.

Tonkatsu – This is Japan’s answer to the German schnitzel, and it’s taking the American culinary world by storm. Tonkatsus are panko breaded and deep-fried cutlets of pork served on their own, on rice with Japanese curry sauce or in sandwiches.

Global Sandwiches – Let’s face it, people love sandwiches. There are many global sandwiches setting the American culinary world ablaze, such as Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches made from baguettes stuffed with cilantro, pickled carrots and daikon and meats such as BBQ pork. They can also be strictly vegetarian style.

“Carrier” Waffles – There are more waffles on desert menus than ever before, not to mention the resurging popularity of the soul food classic Chicken and Waffles.

You can even find waffles being used as bread for sandwiches, with the grids filled with everything from maple to rosemary.

These five hot trends in culinary arts are not the only new flavors and concepts igniting the gastronomic world. Many emerging trends are yet to be seen. This will give us much to look forward to in 2011 and beyond.

Institutions offering quality Culinary Arts Programs include The International Culinary Institute at the Art Institutes, Le Cordon Blue Schools, The French Culinary Institute, The Culinary Institute of America and Johnson & Wales University.

Find the perfect Culinary School or Culinary Arts Program today and start your path to a rewarding career visit http://culinaryschoolsu.com for more details.

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