Three Easy Recipes for Your Oscar Night Party
Try the CIA's 3 easy Oscar Night party recipes: the French 75 Cocktail, cheese fondue, and crostini. Pics and recipes included.
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Walker Alvey – Student Bio
"I love that I am surrounded by a group of like-minded people who just love everything about food. No matter where you are on the campus, an interesting conversation can spark up at any second about all things food," says CIA culinary science student, Walker Alvey. Read his culinary story.
Where in the World are CIA Alumni?
CIA faculty hail from more than 40 countries, and our students come to the college from across the U.S. and the globe.
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Chef Brook Harlan ’02, Teaching the Next Generation
“At the CIA, you learn so many reasons why you do certain tasks in the kitchen, what’s most efficient, how to work clean, & how to multitask," says CIA graduate, Brook Harlan.
Inside the Culinary Science Kitchen
Have you ever had a piece of meat that was extremely dry? Most of us have a memory of when our mom would say “we’re having chicken for dinner”—this often
Easy Chef Jacket Cleanup
There is one feeling in the kitchen that never goes away, even when you have had a great day.
Baked Acorn Squash with Cranberry-Orange Compote
Squash is as American as apple pie, so why isn’t this delicious, healthy, and versatile ingredient as prominent at our Thanksgiving tables? There are so
Food Studies Applied: The FDR Museum
To support the various lessons and discussions that we were having in our Applied Food Studies class regarding minimum wage as it pertains to the
Cooking with Wine: 2 Things You Need to Know
For many of you, “cooking with wine” may mean holding a wooden spoon in one hand and a wine glass in the other.
CIA Grads are Rolling Stone “Rock Stars”
According to a classic rock song, you know you’ve made it when you get your picture in “the Rolling Stone.
Three Best Holiday Mocktail Drink Recipes from CIA
These flavorful holiday non-alcoholic drinks, or what we call, “mocktails”, from the CIA’s beverage experts are perfect for adding some pizzazz to your holiday party beverage menu.
Chef Patrick Knott ’14, Be the Chef You Want to Be
"I’ve made so many connections and have never met a fellow alum who didn’t happily share their experience and offer assistance.
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