Culinary Advice Archives

Letter to a Culinary Graduate

July 15, 2016 by Chef Marian

I received a request from someone who has many friends that are recent Culinary School Graduates, that no one will hire. Here’s my bit of advice in my Letter to a Culinary Graduate, that I am happy to share with you. Feel free to share this with the struggling chefs or home cooks that you … Read more

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Restaurant Review: 608 in Oceanside

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