Q&A with Erica Leazenby
Read on to learn about her important work as a physician and why she pursued professional culinary training. Tell us about your professional background as a medical doctor. As a traditionally trained
Q&A with Ziporah Janowski, Director of Camp Shane
Read on to learn about the important work she does and why she attended NGI. Tell us about Camp Shane and what it offers to people who wish to live healthier lives. Camp Shane was founded in the
Sweet Pea Gnocchi with Roasted Oyster Mushrooms in a Shallot Broth
Sweet peas stand out as nutritious legumes, providing Vitamin K, fiber and other beneficial nutrients to this dish. They also lend gnocchi sweetness and the perfect green hue, which is seamlessly
Remembering Annemarie, a Pioneering Force of Nature
This month, in remembrance of her passing last April, the staff of Natural Gourmet Institute (better known as “NGI” or “The Natty G” by some students and alumni) got together to remember Annemarie. We
Q&A with NGI Alum Cara Mangini, Author of The Vegetable Butcher
Cara utilizes her relationship with local farmers and access to a bounty of fresh produce to craft her recipes and develop her culinary business. Read on to learn how her NGI culinary school
Q&A with Food Business Certificate Program Instructor, Jennifer Goggin
Previously, she was the director of operations for Basis Farm to Chef, a local food distributor in New York. She has been a featured panelist and moderator for conferences on entrepreneurship and the
"Secrets of Professional Vegan Cooking" with Edible Magazine
Here are three of the recipes she shared.
$5 Dinners: Fettuccine with Mussels and Tomato Sauce
Mussels are low in calories, high in protein, and are a great source of potassium (an essential nutrient used to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body). They are also high in heart
Taste It, Don't Waste It! Stale Bread
How to Store Bread Truly fresh bread is at its best the day that it is baked. The crunch of the crust contrasts with the tender crumb of the interior. You can perhaps squeak another day of sandwiches
Student Stories: Pablo Garcia
How did you know culinary school was the right step for you? I’ve always loved eating good food, ever since I was a child. As an adult - especially after becoming a health and lifestyle coach through
From the Garden: Peperonata Baked Eggs with Grilled Spelt Flatbreads
Traditionally served as a side, we decided to let peperonata take center stage by baking it with eggs and serving it with freshly grilled flatbreads. The result? A relaxed homestyle meal perfect for
Feast on the Fungus: The Benefits of Eating Mushrooms
Nutrient Composition Mushrooms are recognized as a source of powerful nutrients that have identified as under-consumed by the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans; these include potassium, fiber