Keeping Up With – Heinz, Chia Seeds and The Food Network

The Escoffier Online blog brings you industry news, the hottest cooking trends, cooking demonstrations, real chef tips, testimonials and much more. Check out our newest posts of the week!

Here’s what we covered:

McDonald’s Drops Longtime Ketchup Partner, Heinz
Students taking online culinary courses can’t catch a break when it comes to their fast food. Heinz, the iconic sauce brand, will no longer be partners with McDonald’s Corp. The world’s largest food chain is terminating its 40-plus year partnership over a recent change in Heinz leadership. [Read More…]

What Are Chia Seeds?
In this video, Escoffier Online’s Chef Fernando discusses what chia seeds are and how the super grain is taking over in 2013. Chia seeds have been around for many years and a few years ago starting popping up all over as an ingredient used in healthy recipes. The seed can be found in organic stores [Read More…]

Student Spotlight – Diane Anzalone Schofield
Meet Diane, a March 2013 Escoffier Online Culinary Arts graduate. Before enrolling in the program she had always dreamed of going to culinary school to hone her skills and learn the science behind cooking. For several years now she has been working on a business plan to open a delicatessen, but wanted the culinary training to feel confident [Read More…]

The Dream Kitchen Is A Reality At The Food Network’s Headquarters
When you’re working your way through your online culinary arts course, do you find yourself dreaming of the perfect kitchen? A kitchen with every appliance, tool, ingredient and spice imaginable? [Read More…]