The Culinary Institute of America
The Culinary Institute of America
Degree: BPS Major: Culinary Arts Management Campus: Hyde Park, NY Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ Biography: How did you become interested in food? I have had the dream to have my own food network show since I was nine years old. I knew that hard work was going to be involved so I just started printing off as many recipes from foodnetwork.com as I could then replicated each individual dish one by … [Read more...]
Degree: AOS Major: Baking & Pastry Arts Campus: Hyde Park, NY Hometown: Binghamton, NY Biography: How did you become interested in food? I became interested in baking when I was very young. My mother would always encourage me to go into the kitchen and make the family cookies or brownies for dessert. At first, I wasn’t so great—making mistakes or leaving out ingredients—but with … [Read more...]
Degree: AOS Major: Culinary Arts Campus: Hyde Park, NY Hometown: Manlius, NY Biography: How did you become interested in food? I loved cooking at an early age because in my mind, food always equaled family. When I was old enough to walk, my nose led me to my Nana's kitchen. I spent a lot of time standing by her side, patiently waiting to see what she was concocting. Her style was simple … [Read more...]
Degree: AOS Major: Culinary Arts Hometown: Bronx, NY Biography: How did you become interested in food? I join many chefs in owning the phrase "cooking saved my life." My mother raised both my sister and myself by herself and catered events all around New York in order to provide for us. This gave me a sense of entrepreneurialism and a passion for cooking at a young age. Who most … [Read more...]
Degree: BPS Major: Culinary Arts Hometown: Paso Robles, CA Biography: How did you become interested in food? I have been interested in the culinary industry since I was 15 years old. My parents saw my passion for food and have supported me every step of the way. For me, this is a lifestyle not just a career. Who most influenced you? My parents were my biggest influence and support … [Read more...]
Degree: BPS Major: Baking & Pastry Arts Management Hometown: Chicago, IL Biography: How did you become interested in food? Baking is the fuel for my passion. I love that you can create artwork from chocolate simply by tempering it. The incredible strength and flexibility helps create jaw dropping show pieces. Then there’s cake, where you can express your creativity endlessly on your … [Read more...]
Degree: BPS Major: Culinary Arts Management Hometown: Prospect, OH A Little Bit of Everything When it comes to life, Allyson Bayless wants to taste as many different experiences as she can. That’s why she chose The Culinary Institute of America for her formal education, and it’s also why she enjoys competing in sports so much. “The CIA really gives you a base knowledge, with a … [Read more...]
Degree: BPS Major: Culinary Arts Management Hometown: Harrisonburg, VA Biography: How did you become interested in food? Visiting my grandmother in North Carolina was always a fun learning experience. She had a garden where she and my grandfather grew fresh fruits and vegetables. Whenever she cooked you could smell the aroma for miles, but being in her kitchen was a blessing and a curse. … [Read more...]
Degree: AOS for ACE Major: Culinary Arts Hometown: Tucson, AZ Biography: How did you become interested in food? I lived in Germany when I was a child which gave me the opportunity to try foods that I had never seen or tasted before. I just fell in love. That lead to me getting my first job when I was fifteen and I have been working in kitchens and the industry since. I guess I could say it … [Read more...]
Degree: AOS Major: Baking and Pastry Arts Hometown: Archbold, OH Singing the Praises of Baking & Pastry Standing in the kitchen watching his grandmother bake cinnamon rolls and chocolate layer cake was the spark that lit a passion for career changer Jay Roth. “I always remember watching her ice the cake,” says Jay. “My grandma loved pleasing and entertaining people through her … [Read more...]
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