Culinary Blogs

If you have finally found your passion in the world of culinary arts, you must have already understood that pursuing it is both exhilarating and rewarding. With the right knowledge and skill set, it becomes more of the latter. This is where the hustle to find one of the best culinary schools in India begins. With the rising number of colleges for culinary arts in India, the confusion can be overwhelming. However, here are 15 things that you will learn in a great culinary school that can help you shape up as an exceptional culinary professional.

In conversation with Sana Khan and her protégé, Mitrangda, on their shared passion for pastry arts and their sweetest achievements so far. Join them as they talk about what it takes to be a female chef in a male-dominated industry.

The sixties saw the rise of the farm-to-fork movement when Americans shelved canned goods and embraced locally sourced produce. Famous chefs like Alain Chapel and Michel Guérard led the revolution, but Alain Ducasse is said to have invented farm-to-table even before it became popular.

Does vegan cheese melt like mozzarella? Can beetroot burgers beat the traditional lamb version? Could a mixture of mushrooms, tofu and other ingredients pack the same punch as a hearty steak?

First grown 4,000 years ago, millets have been an Indian staple for centuries. But with wheat production increasing after independence, they were limited to villages and eventually got lost in oblivion. With these nutritionally dense seeds regaining popularity, United Nations declared 2023 to be the International Year of Millets.

On the first edition of Spice Root, we’ll explore the origins of sumac — a bright fuchsia garnish with a citrusy, earthy flavor found in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Sumac is usually derived from the poisonous shrub of the same name. The culinary variety, however, is safe to eat and easily identifiable by its vibrant red berries.

From cakes to cookies and everything in between, vegan baking is more popular than ever before! We caught up with Chef Aabhas Jain to talk about the latest trend, how it affects his approach to teaching and the curriculum at École Ducasse India.

Centuries ago, a really wise elder from Grecian society made a statement that rings true even today. The statement read ‘A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know that they never shall sit in’.

Our learning facilitator is quick to whip up spectacular sweet treats. Inspired by Indian cuisine, here’s her take on the classic dodha barfi. While the traditional mithai is known for its rich taste and gooey texture, the almond cake is mildly sweet and topped with a layer of sliced almonds.

A charcuterie board is a beautiful and delicious way to entertain guests, whether for a special occasion or just a casual gathering. It’s a platter filled with cured meats, cheeses, crackers, bread, fruit, nuts, and other accompaniments. If made properly, it has the ability to be the centrepiece of any get-together or party. Here are some tips to help you create the perfect charcuterie board

If you’re quick to whip up stir fried noodles, enjoy wrapping delicate dim sums, and pickling zingy veggies into kimchi — then, a career in Asian cuisine is for you and cooking classes can help you get there!

If the kitchen’s your happy place and you love to ‘wow’ at potluck dinners or com-pletely go off script while following a recipe — why not pursue an education in culi-nary arts?

We’ve fallen head over heels for culinary arts. From TV shows and movies to bestselling books and especially our

The culinary landscape has been changed and brought to our attention by dozens of trailblazers who have left their

Being a chef isn’t just about throwing together masterpieces in the kitchen. Chances are, if you’ve seen the personal