Culinary School Blog

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Tera Turczyn – Student Bio

"I was able to take classes that deal with culinary math, marketing, menu development, & costing...how to design menus & much more."—Tera Terczyn, CIA student.

Six Great Tips to Help You Pack for CIA

You’re coming to the CIA! What could be more exciting than that? Well, Move-in Day, of course! It will be here before you know it, which means it’s time

Top 10 Reasons to Study at the CIA

Read the top 10 reasons why you should go to culinary college at the CIA (and not anywhere else)! Learn about the food, fun, aid, and value...

Get an Up-close look at CIA

Tour Campus or Attend an Online Event

Whether you’re looking to visit one of our campuses or would prefer the convenience of a virtual event, there’s no better way to learn more about CIA than with one of our admissions events.

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Italia Per Due: Week 15

This is it! Well, our time here in Italy has expired as we fly out tomorrow back to the United States.

A Great Pair of Chilled Summer Salads

In summer, a party can erupt any time of the day.

Austin Peltier – Student Bio

"Two friends of mine are graduates from the CIA. Choosing the school was an easy choice, and it seemed divinely directed,"—Austin Peltier.

The Alchemy of Cooking

Before I attended the Culinary Institute of America, I was a recipe stickler; I’m not incredibly proud of it, but it’s how every novice in every field