Lecordonbleu

True to its heritage as the "Gateway to the West," St. Louis has a little something to offer everyone. From the nation’s second oldest symphony orchestra to championship sports teams to a history that dates back to pre-colonial times. But one of the biggest attractions of St. Louis is its food. That’s right, the food!

From the urban hot spot of Phoenix to the beautiful oasis of Scottsdale to the red rocks of Sedona, Arizona provides an excellent back drop to begin pursuing your culinary career. Read on to find more advantages beginning your chef training in Arizona

The culinary delights in San Francisco’s famed Fisherman’s Wharf run the range from coffee and doughnuts to pasta to seafood. Tucked away in a northeast corner of San Francisco facing the San Francisco Bay, many tourists and residents take an afternoon or evening trip to this area to enjoy the scenery and the food. If you like seafood, here are five Fisherman Wharf restaurants not to miss.

Temperature, light, and oxygen can all impact food’s flavor, texture, and longevity. If something is not packaged or stored correctly, the end result can be disastrous for your meal. Follow these tips and tricks for storing food to ensure the end result tastes great and looks great too.

Pittsburgh, or the The ‘Burgh, is known for many things: bridges, the Carnegie Museum of Art, and last, but definitely not least, good food. While some might argue which restaurants are truly the best restaurants in Pittsburgh, the following five are some of the most popular.

The Florida culinary scene includes everything from deep southern dishes to Cuban fare. Whether you like fried greens or Cuban sandwiches, there is certainly something for everyone here. And if your goal is to cook like a Florida chef, then understand that this could mean cooking many different things.

If you are considering pursuing a career as a Minnesota chef you should consider pursuing a culinary education at a culinary school. But what program should you enter?

Cooking grouper, like cooking so many types of fish, requires an understanding of both spice and heat. To get the best flavor from either red grouper or black grouper—the only two varieties—grilling and frying seem to be the most popular methods.

Besides being a basic life skill that we all should have at least a basic understanding of, cooking and preparing food for ourselves and others can be one of life’s most pleasurable experiences. Let’s face it; it’s not only women who enjoy a nice romantic meal. And we all have fond memories that include at least one unforgettable food-related experience. Cooking and eating the fruits of our labor is one of the central pleasures of our lives.

There is no question that the food service industry is a growth industry. With over 13 million employees nationwide, it is one of the largest private sector employers in the nation. On top of that, the national industry is expected to add an additional 1.8 employees over the next decade with employment reaching 14.8 million employees by 2018*. Many of those new jobs will go to Las Vegas food service professionals.