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Indulge in the realm of pastry arts! Explore articles that delve into the precision, innovation, and sheer artistry of pastry chefs as they craft delectable confections and awe-inspiring desserts.
How to Make a Blackberry Galette
As summer comes to a close, popular summer fruits, like berries, make way for fall favorites like apples and pears....
Confectionery Arts: The Sweet Side of Baking & Pastry
What are the confectionery arts? See how this niche blends creativity with technique to produce sweet results in the baking and pastry world.
Do You Need Pastry School to Be a Pastry Chef?
Passionate about pastry arts? Have you considered pastry chef training? Find out if you really need to attend pastry school to become a pastry chef.
Baking Basics: Essential Baking Tips & Techniques for Beginners
Every baker can benefit from some foundational baking techniques. Pastry school can help you pick up these skills.
How to Make a Professional Culinary Portfolio
A professional culinary portfolio is invaluable when seeking employment or clients. Learn the essential components to make your portfolio sizzle.
How to Make Soy Glazed Pacific Halibut with Crispy Mushroom Roll and Bok Choy
Pacific halibut is one of the largest species of flatfish and is primarily found in the icy waters of the...
Escoffier Student Suhalia Gant Trades Push Ups For Pastry
Escoffier graduate Suhalia Gant went from personal trainer to pastry cook. Find out how Escoffier’s online baking & pastry program helped her get there.
How to Make Popovers: A Recipe
Curious about how to make popovers at home? Explore this easy popover recipe and discover the essential ways to serve them!
What Is Gluten-Free Bread and How Is It Made?
Find out what gluten-free bread really is and how it’s made–from the ingredients to the baking process.
6 Pastries Every Professional Baker Should Know How to Make
Every professional baker should know how to make these seven pastries. Build your pastry skills with Escoffier.
A Special Mother’s Day Cake – White Chocolate Buttercream with Fresh Fruit
In the U.S., Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. It shares the same day in some...
Easter Celebrations Are Full of Hoppy Traditions
The Easter Bunny, spring bonnets, egg hunts, and of course… the food! Easter traditions are alive and well across the...
How to Make Crepes
With the help of Escoffier Chef Instructor Stefanie Bishop-Schmidt, learn how to make crepes and find out the best fillings for this thin pancake.
How Much Can Baking Classes Cost?
If you’re interested in picking up some new kitchen skills, you may be wondering how much baking classes can cost.
Grab Your Piece of the Pie!
Just the mention of pie probably brings up childhood memories of cooking with mom or grandma—those fresh fruits and flakey...
Treat Your Sweetie to a Valentine’s Day Delight – Chocolate Raspberry Tarts
Whether you’re enrolled in culinary school as a pastry arts student working toward your degree or diploma, an executive chef...
How to Make Coeur a la Creme with Raspberry Sauce
Escoffier Chef Instructor Matthew Lewis shares his French dessert, Coeur a la Creme with raspberry sauce recipe.
Some Souper Recipes from Escoffier Chef Instructors
The thought of hot and hearty soup can bring up notions of time gone by. Memories of tomato soup and...
How Much Does It Cost to Open a Bakery?
The cost to open a bakery may include leasing a space, permits, renovations, equipment purchases, inventory, and more. Plan your bakery with cost estimates.
Cake Decorating Tips: How to Choose the Right Pastry Bag
Choosing a pastry bag? Discover how these tips might impact your cake decorating techniques in the kitchen.
5 Tips All Chefs Should Follow to Avoid Burnout
Professional chefs might experience chronic stress in a busy kitchen, working long hours. Discover how to avoid burnout in the culinary world.
How to Make Dark Chocolate Peppermint Truffles
Escoffier Chef Instructor Renee Moreno shares a decadent dark chocolate peppermint truffle recipe great for the holidays.
Apple Tart Recipe
Escoffier Chef Instructor Stefanie Bishop-Schmidt shares her apple tart recipe made from scratch. This recipe is perfect for fall festivities.
Escoffier Graduate Cassie Wallace Discovers Her Strengths in the Face of Disability
A diagnosis of an auditory processing disorder may have limited the future of this baking and pastry grad. Instead, she is excelling in the industry!
The Debate Is On. Which Is Cooler: Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts?
Where do you stand in the great culinary arts vs. pastry arts debate? With the pioneering chefs in culinary? Or the artsy perfectionists in pastry?
Pumpkin Bread with Streusel Recipe
Escoffier Chef Instructor Cody Middleton shares one of his cherished recipes for the fall season—Pumpkin Bread!
What Can You Learn in a Bread Baking Class?
From handling dough to the science of baking, here’s what you can learn in bread baking classes.
Apple Turnover Recipe
Escoffier Chef Instructor Stefanie Bishop-Schmidt shares one of her favorite fall pastry recipes—Apple Turnovers!
How to Make Peach Melba
Chef Instructor Steve Konopelski demonstrates his take on this world-renowned dish with his Caramelized Peach Melba with Sweet Cream.
Sanitation Best Practices in Bakeries
Besides knowing how to produce breads and pastries, here are some ways bakers can keep their bakeries clean and sanitized.
How Chefs Can Manage Stress In a Professional Kitchen
There’s no denying a kitchen can be a stressful place to work. Here are ways chefs can manage stress in a professional kitchen.
6 Advanced Baking Techniques Every Pastry Chef Should Know
Once you master the baking basics, it’s time for advanced skills. Here are seven advanced baking techniques every pastry chef should know.
How to Make Nutella Semifreddo
Chef Instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Colette Christian shares how to make her light and velvety Nutella Semifreddo.
4 Keys to Running a Cottage Industry Bakery
Do you want to start a bakery business from home? Before you begin, consider these four tips to running a cottage industry bakery.
What Can You Learn in a Cake Decorating Class?
Find out how cake decorating classes—like the ones in Escoffier’s Baking & Pastry Arts programs—can help you elevate your cakes from good to great.
Is Pastry School Worth It?
Is pastry school worth the investment of money and time that it takes to complete? Here’s how an education can help your career.
How to Make Grilled Fruit Dessert Salad
Chef Instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts shares how to make her vibrant Grilled Fruit Dessert Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing.
Is Online Baking School Right For You?
Online baking school may be the flexible, accessible answer to your dreams of education. Find out how it works and the type of students it’s best for.
7 Best Pastry Arts Books According to Professional Chefs
With so many baking and pastry books to choose from, it can be hard to know which ones to read. Start with these recommendations from professional chefs.
When to Use an Electric Mixer and When to Use Your Hands
When you’re working as a pastry chef there are various ways to combine ingredients. Learn more about when to use an electric mixer and when to use your hands.
