Archive for February, 2010

Lessons 71-80: Pastry and Patience

If I’ve learned one thing so far about pastry and baking, it’s patience. I have to admit that I was anxiously awaiting the start to Module

Life as a Culinary Student

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Culinary Stars & ICE Prez Rock Out

The culinary and rock worlds collided this week as Top Chef host Tom Colicchio (on guitar) jammed with restaurateur Drew Nieporent (vocals) an

Special Events

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The Rhone Ranger of Santa Cruz Visits ICE

The Rhone Ranger of Santa Cruz Visits ICE

Pictured above: Randall Grahm, Founder & Owner of Bonny Doon Vineyard, with Richard Vayda, ICE's Director of Wine Studies One of the bene

Career Direction

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Scallops with Grapefruit Vinaigrette

Scallops with Grapefruit Vinaigrette

I've had a lot of "firsts" as a student in ICE's Culinary Arts Career Program, and cooking scallops was right up there with filleting a fish, maki

Recipes

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ICE Alumnus Heats Up Winter Olympics

ICE Alumnus Heats Up Winter Olympics

ICE Culinary alumnus and current Food Network Canada host Trish Magwood appeared on The TODAY Show this morning to show viewers how to entertain wit

Alumni

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Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Chanterelle Mushrooms

Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Chanterelle Mushrooms

ICE's Culinary Arts Career Program equips students with endless techniques taught through delicious and original recipes. This quick-fix pasta dis

Recipes

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The Complete Chinese Dinner

The Complete Chinese Dinner

I’m not sure why, but I am always shocked and delighted by how ICE’s Asian food cooking classes sneak up on me and become my absolute favorite

Recreational Classes

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Lessons 60-70: Trying to Contain Myself …

In the last three weeks I have been able to cross off two major items on my never-ending culinary bucket list: learn how to make homemade pasta an

Life as a Culinary Student

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High School Student Wins Culinary Scholarship

High School Student Wins Culinary Scholarship

Last night The Institute of Culinary Education hosted The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families' (CHCF) 4th Annual Latino Legacy Culinary Com

Special Events

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