http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:28:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One of the hallmarks of any up-and-coming new restaurant is the use of fresh, seasonal produce. That's because no amount of culinary skill can compete with great ingredients – and those you can get locally at farmer's markets and small retailers are the best there is. If you plan on focusing ... http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog/culinary-career/seasonal-produce/ One of the hottest trends in the culinary world today is cooking gourmet gluten-free foods. Popular for its health benefits (shedding pounds and eliminating many types of allergies) as well as a way to live with illnesses like celiac disease, a gluten-free diet deals primarily with eliminating certain types of ... http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog/baking-school/gluten-free-cooking/ Almost all culinary schools require coursework in food safety, kitchen safety, and proper food storage. In the modern kitchen, there are hazards almost everywhere you turn – in using knives, navigating a hot and busy environment, and in making sure food is prepared without endangering the health of the customers. One ... http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog/schools/foodborne-illnesses/ Going to culinary school is a great experience for many people. Not only do you get the training you need to start a career in one of the most stable job markets in the country, but culinary institutions are a great place to meet like-minded individuals who share your passion ... http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog/schools/culinary-school-tips/ Culinary school costs can run upwards of $40,000 per year, depending on which institution you choose and the cost of living in the area. While there are less expensive options – including community college programs and short-term courses – the majority of culinary students graduate with at least a few ... http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog/schools/culinary-school-worth-cost/ One of the expenses of culinary school that many students don't consider is buying professional uniforms for the kitchen. Not all cooking schools have a dress code, but most of the top ones do require adherence to a few set standards of dress in the kitchen. In most cases, you ... http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog/schools/culinary-school-attire%e2%80%a8/ One of the biggest challenges new culinary school graduates encounter is the job market. Although the restaurant and food service industry is expected to grow at a larger than national average, many of the open jobs are offered at a low- to minimum-wage and with a heavy competition to move ... http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog/hospitality-management/hotel-management-career/ One of the best ways to succeed as a future chef is to develop relationships with people who will help you further your career. Like most professions, working in a restaurant is sometimes just as much about who you know as what you know. And while going into culinary school with ... http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog/schools/culinary-instructor-relationship/ In a rough economic climate like this one, almost everyone is looking for ways to cut back on their spending while creating a platform for a better tomorrow. While for some people, this means going to culinary school to learn a new trade, others may be looking for a bigger ... http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog/cooking-techniques/learn-to-cook-from-tv-shows/ Many people dream of going to culinary school and becoming a chef. Tapping into the creative side as well as the more practical side of hands-on skill building, working in a kitchen is all about moving fast, thinking on your feet, and relying on your senses to create the perfect ... http://www.gatewaygourmet.com/blog/culinary-career/physical-requirements-chef/