A Sicilian pistachio and calamansi donut sits on a white plate

Chef Penny's Pistachio and Jelly Doughnuts

Sicilian pistachio and calamansi jelly doughnuts — a mouthful to say, but delicious to eat. Chef Penny's recipe combines rich caramel and the bright citrus flavor of calamansi to create an indulgent

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Einat Admony's Fried Beef Kibbeh

In Yiddish, the term balaboosta means "perfect housewife." Einat Admony, chef and owner of fine dining Middle Eastern restaurant Balaboosta in Manhattan's West Village neighborhood, champions this

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Chef Jürgen's Buchteln (From His Mother's Cookbook)

Food does more than just sustain us. It connects us with the people we make it and share it with. We asked ICE chef-instructors for their favorite memories with their moms from time spent in the

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Chef Joshua's Sephardic Charoset

Charoset is a traditional dish served at Passover Seder. But exactly what that tradition looks like varies by region. Ashkenazi charoset, made with apples, walnuts and cinnamon, is the version of the

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Chef Jürgen's Natural Dye Eggs-periment

Easter is upon us, along with a bounty of egg-related traditions. Among them: egg decorating. Chef Jürgen David, ICE's Director of Pastry Research and Development, investigated how to take a natural

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Make the Most of Spring with Ramps

Ramps are wild leeks native to the eastern regions of North America. They are often one of the first signs of spring, making an appearance in late March and early April, after the last snowmelt

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How to Become a Hotel Manager

Hotel and hospitality management positions are found in hotels, resorts, cruise ships, casinos, conference and event centers, spas and country clubs, to name a few. As a global industry, the hotel and

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Chef Sohrob's Piping Bag Hacks

Piping is an essential skill in any pastry chef's toolkit, and switching between several tips and fillings can be time-consuming. In his classroom at ICE's Los Angeles campus, Chef Sohrob explains his

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Recipe: Rhubarb Crumble

Rich in vitamins, antioxidants and fiber, rhubarb boasts several health benefits. Rhubarb is high in vitamin K, which supports bone health and blood clotting. Its antioxidant properties help prevent

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How To Become a Sommelier

How hard is it to become a sommelier? With The Institute of ¹ú²ú¸£Àû Education’s Intensive Sommelier Training, offered at ICE’s New York and Los Angeles campuses, you can take courses in the only wine

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Chef Barry's Pork Belly with Petits Pois à la Française

Fair warning: Chef Barry Tonkinson's recipe for pork belly with petits pois à la Française, or French-style peas, calls for the peas to be shelled before cooking. While peeling the skins off peas is

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A Look Inside ICE's New York Campus

¹ú²ú¸£Àû Arts Kitchen ICE's ¹ú²ú¸£Àû Arts and Pastry & Baking Arts kitchens are where career students apply the theory and science of cooking to hone their skills and learn fundamental techniques. ICE

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