Salt & Straw ice cream by Jakob Layman

Salt & Straw’s Keys to Making Great Ice Cream

Initially, Tyler developed the early flavors using an ice cream maker he found at Goodwill. Today, he designs the shop’s flavors (20% of which are vegan) in his research and development lab

Gabriella Russo at SingleThread Farms

91ĂŰĚŇßą Alum Pursues Her Passion at SingleThread Farms

“The first three weeks were great,” she recalls. “I had an opportunity to spend a day on the farm and learn about where all of our amazing produce comes from and how it is grown.” She would not return

Josue Mendez's last day of class

Remembering 91ĂŰĚŇßą Alum Josue Mendez

Sadly, on Friday, July 24, Josue died tragically in an automobile accident at the young age of 20, according to a GoFundMe campaign in his honor. Though he was unable to realize his dream of becoming

Mattia Corbia delivers prepared meals to health care workers.

Feeding the Front Lines in Los Angeles

In mid-March, only four weeks into his Culinary Arts studies, Mattia was already working in a professional kitchen where he’s spent his entire life: Mauro Cafe. The Italian restaurant inside the Fred

Los Angeles campus entrance

Our Los Angeles Campus is Reopening

The Institute of Culinary Education is excited to announce its plan to reopen in LA, implementing CDC guidelines for schools. “The City of Pasadena recognizes that our school teaches a skill set that

Luke's Lobster's walk-up window

The Resurgence of the Restaurant Walk-Up Window

Prior to running a business squarely focused on burgers and fries, the McDonald’s brothers served slow-cooked barbecue utilizing carhops to service customers who drove into the parking lot. Upon

Andrew Zimmern photo by Madeleine Hill

Andrew Zimmern is Never Stopping

“It was just one of those things,” Andrew said. “I fell in love with everything that happened in the restaurant. I fell in love with the camaraderie. I fell in love with the nightly theater of it. I

strawberries

California's Prized Strawberry Purveyor

Akin to the East Coast ramp, the elusive Harry’s Berries are short-lived. Often described as what a strawberry should taste and look like, Harry’s are sweet, small, juicy and ruby red. That's perhaps

A baker wears a face covering and hat

California Restaurants Get Guidelines for Reopening

The 12-page guidance document, available on the state’s website, directs restaurants, brewpubs, craft distilleries, breweries, bars, pubs and wineries on mandates for providing clean and safe

Bread experiment

Tangzhong Bread Method Unveiled: A Scientific Exploration by Chef Hervé Guillard

Chef Herve integrates his deep knowledge of science into classroom lessons at 91ĂŰĚŇßą, and recently he was invited to share that expertise with a UCLA Science & Food undergraduate class on the science of

Raw chicken being seasoned

How to Get Perfect, Crispy Chicken Skin Every Time

Start with a hot pan. If you are sautéing, put the chicken skin side down in the pan in a little bit of oil — and be aware of the temperature of the pan. “If the pan is only medium, it’s going to

Smorgasburg Brooklyn

How to Land a Spot at Smorgasburg and What to Expect

We met with Zach via Zoom to find out what it takes for chefs and food entrepreneurs to land a coveted spot at Smorgasburg and his advice on how to establish a solid following. Know Smorgasburg’s

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