Posts by Chef Matisse

Setting up a Live Sushi Roller can be expensive. I do offer a more affordable method of just sushi rolls (Maki-Sushi) with not as much of a variety of fish. Usually people just want a few party platters to serve buffet style. ...

All CIA chefs are not the same. I tried to express that in my post. It all depends on what you put into it, how much experience you had going into the CIA and how much you have after. You worked with a couple CIA chefs, were they...

WOW That's a lot of Curry Paste! red/green thai curry paste(44lbs)

ANYBODY CAN OPEN A "CULINARY SCHOOL" They are opening up all over the world. The question is what do you want to get out of it. They all teach cooking. There is a reason the CIA (Culinary Institute of America) is known...

I have been doing Sushi Catering for awhile now. I deliver sushi platters to weddings, funerals, and anything in between. Sometimes I set up a LIVE sushi bar at the party. Guests can come up and order from a menu, then we make the...

For the time and money involved, I would suggest no other school but the CIA (Culinary Institute of America). They have more going on besides the classes, lectures, wine tasting, food field trips. There are also more clubs and food...

You should work and learn as much as possible before going to culinary school. For the amount of time and money involved, I would suggest no other school but the CIA (Culinary Institute of America). Is it worth it? It all depends...

I have seen this more when I travel out of California. Vegetarian Cuisine is often a second thought. Many chefs who have never tried a vegetarian diet seem to look down on vegetarians. They are thought of as "Hippies" or...