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What is a Coulis?

Meet Chef Student Meredith Stone Favorite Inspirational Quote: “Food is medicine, consciousness is everything, and a clean body makes a happy existence.” Gwyneth Paltrow Reason for becoming a chef? Most… Read More

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Sweet Alternatives: A Sugar Substitution Guide

  All concentrated sweeteners are best used sparingly so that blood sugar levels can remain stable. For daily sweet treats, fresh, seasonal fruit makes an ideal choice. For baking or… Read More

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Soaking Times for Seeds, Nuts, and Grains

Adding soaked or sprouted seeds to each meal provides satiating fat and a rich array of bioavailable nutrients the body will need to prepare for the days ahead. Here are… Read More

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The 411 in Sprouting

Sprouts provide a concentrated source of nutrients and are fairly simple to make. What you’ll need: Seeds (grains, beans, nuts) – see sprouting chart for amounts Water to soak and… Read More

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Pucker up!

Lemon season has begun! That being said, it is important to know how to use the abundance of lemons before they go bad. Never throw out a lemon! Lemons are… Read More

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Cutting Open a Coconut

The first time I saw a coconut being cracked open, I was in Nicaragua with my parents and little brother, visiting my relatives. Only 10 years old at the time,… Read More

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Storage Tips

As Spring approaches, we are inundated with fresh foods, and often cannot keep up. Explore these tips and see if your food stays fresher and your meals stay healthier. STORAGE… Read More

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Alternative Baking Tips + Tricks from Natural Chef Kasey Caletti

Below you’ll find some interesting and educational tips, from Bauman College Natural Chef Kasey Caletti, to help you make your holistic baking adventures a success. Chef Kasey says, “Don’t be… Read More

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Grain Grinder Bread

I grew up in Ithaca, New York, home of the famous Moosewood Restaurant. My parents love Moosewood. In fact, they even had their wedding “reception” there. My parents would drag… Read More

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Culinary Careers Panel

  Natural Chef students have a unique ability to change the world through nutrition throughout various employment sectors including hospitality, nonprofit, corporate & residential dining, catering & food production companies,… Read More

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