Butter or Crisco? The never-ending debate. Which gives the most height? Which has the most flavor? In my Culinary Chemistry class, we experimented to find out. In this lab exercise, we tested the ...

It Was How To Get My Nephew To Eat It. Taste and smell research highlights from Menus of Change at the Culinary Institute of America, covering health, food, and sensory science..

Read more about Lettuce Meet at the Market. Taste the California Walnut Ranch Dressing served at CIA's Food Is Life, Food Is Health conference—a creamy, plant-based favorite with fresh herbs..

Nutrition and Healthy Aging. How food and nutrition can support healthy aging—highlights from the Food Is Life, Food Is Health conference at CIA at Copia..

Lisa Vega learned to cook at her grandmother’s knee, but although she loved to cook, she found herself pursuing a degree in English literature at Loyola Marymount University. However, the call to cook ...

Aurelio Lopez is a lecturing instructor of Hospitality and Service Management within The Bocuse Restaurant at CIA in Hyde Park, NY, bringing more than 35 years of leadership experience in hospitality ...

Food criticism is one of the most unique careers in the food and media world. Most of us think of a food critic as a professional writer who dines at restaurants, evaluates the full experience, and ...

A cake decorator is a culinary professional who designs and decorates cakes for celebrations, special events, and retail sale, transforming baked goods into finished, polished creations that range ...

Opening your own bakery can be a fulfilling way to grow your baking career. However, it requires hard work, financial investment, and entrepreneurial skills. If you’re interested in owning a bakery, ...

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 ...