How to Make a Mold
In my cake decorating and sugar art business, Sugar Couture, one policy that has not changed since the beginning is a requirement that all my work is custom. That provides an exciting opportunity to find creative ways to make things happen for each client, like a custom chocolate mold.
Penny Stankiewicz — Chef-Instructor, Pastry & Baking Arts, The Art of Cake Decorating
Marc Melvin Goes From Rao's to ICE
Marc Melvin (Culinary, '21), has worked at iconic Italian restaurant Rao's in East Harlem for nine years. He's come to the ĢƵ to pursue a double diploma in the hopes of one day opening his own Italian eatery.
Andrew Blustein
"Dream First, Details Later" is Ellen Bennett's Mantra
Ellen Bennett, the founder of apron company Hedley & Bennett, offers advice for aspiring chefs and entrepreneurs.
Kiri Tannenbaum — Director of Culinary Relations
ICE Alum Dives Into Head Chef Position at Great White
Betsy Wiegand (Culinary, '20) shares her experience from extern to sous chef at Great White, a trendy restaurant in Venice Beach for which she's been promoted to head chef of an outpost.
Maki Yazawa — Food Writer (Culinary, '19)
Chef Aarón Sánchez Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at ICE
Aarón Sánchez, the chef and owner of Johnny Sánchez in New Orleans and “MasterChef” judge, hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the ĢƵ's New York campus.
Andrew Blustein
A Veteran Opens His Mind to Vegan Cooking and Baking
Inspired by his maternal grandfather, a Vietnam War veteran-turned-cook, former Army officer Andrew Reinicke (Health-Supportive, '21) found his true calling at the ĢƵ.
Kiri Tannenbaum — Director of Culinary Relations
The Ultimate Birthday Cake Techniques
On the latest episode of Epicurious' 4 Levels series, Art of Cake Decorating Chef-Instructor Penny Stankiewicz demonstrates elevating birthday cake by piping buttercream flowers and baking candy inside for the ultimate surprise.
Penny Stankiewicz — Chef-Instructor, Pastry & Baking Arts, The Art of Cake Decorating
From Louisiana Seafood to Los Angeles' Providence
Kenneth Peterson, Jr. (Culinary/Management, ’21) launched his career at two-Michelin-starred Providence in Los Angeles, hoping to one day open his own New Orleans-inspired seafood restaurant.
Kiri Tannenbaum — Director of Culinary Relations
Rosh Hashanah Food Traditions
There are some Rosh Hashanah foods that you'll find on every table, while other dishes vary from household to household. Recipes for the Jewish New Year come in many flavors, and New York campus Dean of Students Lorne Feldman (Pastry, ‘04) shared his holiday specialties with us.
Andrew Blustein
An ICE Alum's Journey to Sous Chef at Michelin-Starred Kali
While pursuing a dual-diploma, Michael Kerner (Management/Culinary, ‘20) went for a meal at one of his favorite restaurants in Los Angeles, Michelin-starred Kali. A chance encounter with the restaurant's co-owners set him off on his culinary career path.
Maki Yazawa — Food Writer (Culinary, '19)