http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:40:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Getting into culinary school is a moment of big excitement—especially if you've had your sights set on a particular school or institution. Although many culinary schools (especially those at the vocational or community college level) only require that students have a high school diploma or GED, some of the bigger ... http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog/schools/first-choice-culinary-school/ If you are a professional cook working in the restaurant setting, chances are you'll come across a culinary convention opportunity at some time or another. As is the case with any profession in which continued education is the key to success, the chance to learn more is simply part of ... http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog/culinary-career/networking-at-a-culinary-convention/ Within the culinary field, there are a number of professional organizations that can help boost careers and assist chefs and cooks hoping to network within their fields. Of them, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is one of the more specialized ones, dedicated as it is solely to “the advancement ... http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog/culinary-career/institute-of-food-technologists/ There's no question that some U.S. cities are better than others when it comes to the culinary scene. Hot spots like New York are known for their great restaurants and high-end customer base, and as the saying goes, “If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.” Of course, ... http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog/culinary-career/top-locations-for-culinary-graduates/ Ecologically sound farming practices and cuisine with strong ties to the land are becoming an increasingly important part of the culinary world. From restauranteurs who have their own farms to open-air markets that cater to an upscale culinary clientele, everyone is starting to tap into the idea that good cuisine ... http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog/culinary-career/slow-food/ Few people get into the culinary field because they're looking for a fast and easy path to riches—but that doesn't mean you can't earn a great living doing what you love. Although it might take a few years to earn the right experience, get the necessary degree, and work up ... http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog/culinary-career/top-paying-culinary-careers/ As any culinary professional will tell you, working as a chef or cook isn't always glamorous work—especially while you're still working your way up the ranks in a restaurant kitchen. And in many cases, the top paying jobs (and the ones with the best hours and the most stability) are ... http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog/culinary-career/government-culinary-jobs/ Most people don't go to culinary school because they're after an easy fortune or instant fame. Professional cooking, with its long hours and often back-breaking work, is very much a labor of love, and people enter the field because they are passionate about food. Money usually comes second. But that doesn't ... http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog/culinary-career/money-in-catering-career/ In June of 2011, the USDA got rid of the familiar “food pyramid” used to instruct families and kids on the best types of foods to eat and replaced it with a “food plate.” At its core, the information contained in both food charts is the same. They both offer ... http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog/schools/food-plate/ With a catering degree or any kind of training in the catering business, there is often talk of small business ownership and development. That's because although there are big-name and big-brand caterers (usually aligned with hotel chains), the majority of caterers work for themselves, often running a small bakery or ... http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog/culinary-career/caterer-vs-personal-chef/