A Road Trip Through Italy and a Primer on White & Black Truffles
In October, my wife and I were vacationing in Italy and had the chance to visit Urbaniās birthplace in the small town of SantāAnatolia di Narco, which is near Perugia, in the Italian province of
Four ICE Classmates On Their International Externships
In many of ICEās programs, after on-campus training ends, an industry externship is planned. These externships are completed around the United States, most frequently near our campuses in New York and
Michael Lomonacoās Steak and Seasoned Career Advice
A native New Yorker with Brooklyn roots, he grew up in a household where cooking and vegetable gardening were some of his parentsā passions. In his teens and 20s, Michaelās passions were artistic, but
Holiday Gift Guide: Winter Cookbook Releases
The first book, ā Korean Home Cooking: Classic & Modern Recipesā is from Chef Sohui Kim (Culinary/Management, ā02) who owns The Good Fork and Insa with her husband, Ben, in Brooklyn. Sohui told me
From Reindeer to Blinis: Exploring Finnish Cuisine in Helsinki
Based on its geographic location and history, the influences on Finnish cuisine come from the east and the west. From the west (western Europe and Scandinavia) come dishes and ingredients like pickled
Food (Waste) for Thought: How the Industry is Tackling Food Waste
The United Nations Environment Programme āwaste factsā include: In the United States, 30-40% of the food supply is wasted, equating to more than 20 pounds of food per person per month. Nationally
Road Trip: The 2017 IACP Conference in Louisville
If youāre looking for an annual gathering of food editors, authors, recipe developers, food bloggers, test kitchen executives, culinary entrepreneurs, journalists and culinary experts, this is your
STREETS International Vietnamese Cooking Benefit
ICE has admired and supported STREETS' efforts since the organization's inception in 2009. Based in Hoi An, Vietnam, STREETS provides culinary and hospitality career training to poor and disadvantaged
Inspiring Alumni: Executive Chefs and Restaurant Owners
In 2013, Chef Rachel Yangās Seattle restaurant Joule ranked 9th on Bon AppĆ©titās āBest New Restaurantsā in America listāan honor that was soon followed by a spot (two notches up) on Seattle magazineās
IACP 2013: San Francisco
The organization, founded in 1987, boasts more than 3,000 members in 32 countries, ranging from chefs and culinary instructors to food media professionals, cookbook authors, culinary entrepreneurs and
ICE named IACP "Cooking School of the Year"
A letter from ICE President and CEO, Rick Smilow: Last night in San Francisco, ICE took home the International Association of Culinary Professionals Award of Excellence for āCooking School of the Year
Chef Thomas Keller at ICE
Thomas and Chris worked and cooked together at three NYC restaurants in the 80's: La Reserve, Raphael, and Rakel. On Friday evening September 7, ICE hosted Thomas Keller, one of Americas most admired