Culinary School and Beyond

From culinary student, to cook, to whatever the future holds

Category Archives: Vegetarian

It’s Finally Here: Vegetarian/Vegan Pizza Class

A few years ago, I was invited by a yoga student of my father’s to teach a class about making pies. We held the class in her house just outside … Continue reading

March 7, 2015 · 1 Comment

Changing Up the Breakfast Routine: Southwest Quinoa Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast is something I have complicated feelings about. On the one hand, it is the most important meal of the day. It offers your body its first opportunity to start … Continue reading

February 17, 2015 · Leave a comment

Love In The Raw: Fully Raw Vegan Key Lime Pie

Over the past few entries, we’ve visited a number of elements that might make a meal for your significant other extra special. Things like added knife skills, cooking steak perfectly, … Continue reading

February 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

Valentine’s Day Ideas Pt. 2 : Vegan Miso Canihua and Quinoa With Seared King Oyster Mushrooms

So, your Valentine is a vegetarian or vegan? No problem. Chances are, if you’re partnered with someone who prefers a plant-based diet, you’re probably at least somewhat like-minded. Before you … Continue reading

January 17, 2015 · Leave a comment

Sick Day Soup: Lentil-Chard With Tomatoes

I managed to make it all the way to work today, and announce my intentions of helping the crew set up before excusing myself and going back home. My asst. … Continue reading

November 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Fascinated by Foraging: Homemade Nettle Tortellini

Two weeks ago, on one of our rare sunny days, I was able to take my dog and hike a portion of the little nature trail that runs behind my … Continue reading

March 17, 2014 · Leave a comment

Shitake Mushrooms, Music, and Meditation

Cooking as a career takes an obvious toll on people. You have people from the front and back of house in your face all day everyday, while trying to attain … Continue reading

April 9, 2013 · Leave a comment