While the focus is on the for-profit schools like Le Cordon Bleu, solutions besides federal involvement to this issue are not being discussed.

With the federal government cracking down on proprietary schools and their practices (more on that another time), some things have already changed for the better from a consumer stand point.

When I told him I was going to culinary school, he was totally floored. His girlfriend was like, “If you do that, I would leave you.” They’ve since broken up.

Second degree burns, stitches, being assisted by paramedics in the hallways, sleeping in chairs, and pulling 10 hour restaurant shifts after class: These are things I have seen students go through while attending culinary schools.

I would purposefully get in trouble because I really loved being in the kitchen. It was the first time in my life that I felt I had a purpose and was good at something.

The Michelin Guide formally announced which Chicago restaurants received the coveted stars. We decided to see if the acting executive chef had received training in culinary school or if they learned on the job.

Not all of us know the kind of people with enough disposable income to afford the services of a personal chef. Even if they did…

Tuesday is not bad but I didn’t know I couldn’t come during dinner service.

Before being sold on the idea of attending an expensive (or inexpensive) culinary school, take a test drive.

I packed up everything I could fit in my car having no job or place to live. While I am down there, I figured I should work at the best restaurant when I was there.