Archive for the ‘Becoming A Chef’ Category

Is It Worth Going To A Culinary School?

Most people may wonder if it is worth going to a culinary school at all. After all, how difficult can cooking be? Well unfortunately that’s usually the opinion of the uninformed as enrolling in a proper culinary arts school can fast track your education in the culinary arts, starting from the basics ground up. There are also many opportunities to learn from each other especially in such a diverse society as ours. A culinary school usually offers several programs and specialties so it would be [...] → Continue Reading Is It Worth Going To A Culinary School?

So You Want To Be A Professional Chef?

Let me guess: You’ve been in love with food ever since you can remember and there’s a passion so strong you know this is what you want to do for the rest of your life. You’ve cooked for small parties and enjoyed the kudos from family and friends. The question is, are you ready to make that leap from amateur weekend cook to professional chef? If so, where and how do you start? How does one become a professional chef?   This quick guide gives [...] → Continue Reading So You Want To Be A Professional Chef?

Are You The Next Best Chef?

Some of us are born with a natural fascination with the art of preparing food. Others just like playing with it. There’s something fun and magical about mixing up some seemingly unrelated ingredients which resembles an ugly mess, popping it in the oven and then removing a pipping hot dish that looks, smells and tastes absolutely delightful. When you go to a fancy restaurant, it’s the chef who is ultimately responsible for the creation that’s set before you. There’s a certain mystery about the chef [...] → Continue Reading Are You The Next Best Chef?