The value of formal education continues to be a widely debated topic among culinary professionals. Some of the industry’s most revered chefs have risen through the ranks of a family-owned bakery or restaurant, while others studied at some of the best culinary institutions around the world. So what is it that makes chefs and culinary… Read more »
Finding the Perfect Herb: The Chef’s Garden Is Simplifying the Journey for Pastry Chefs
In between the haute restaurant cultures of New York City and Chicago lies a business in the small town of Huron, Ohio, that is cultivating its own chic food culture through artisanal produce and herbs. From micro greens and herbs to specialty edible flowers, The Chef’s Garden, a sustainable family farm, is luring in top… Read more »
Tree-Talk: 5-Star Chef Series Kicks Off Its First Year with Masterful Pastry Creations
2009 marked the beginning of a new educational series for the world of pastry called the 5-Star Chef Series. The series of exclusive seminars featured some of the most current world-class pastry chefs: Laurent Branlard, Dimitri Fayard and Stephane Treand. Focusing on their respective specialties, chefs Branlard, Fayard and Treand each led a three-day class… Read more »