Meet our student bloggers
Racheal is a 21-year-old Baking and Pastry Arts student in the AOS program. She is from Chesapeake, VA where she went to Old Dominion University for two years before deciding to pursue her passion in pastry. When she isn't blogging or attending class, she spends her free time traveling, volunteering at local food events, and planning activities with the SPICE club. Racheal's long term goals include earning a bachelor's degree and opening her own business.
Hello! I'm
Dan and I am currently in my ninth term in Bachelor's, graduating this May. I am currently one of the writers and the photographer for La Papillote. When I'm not doing either, I run my other
blog. If there is anything that I learned at this school, it is that "A cook knows how, and a chef knows why." I really believe that a lot of things around the food world (and the world in general) deserves an explanation, which is the main driving force as to why I do what I do. With that said, happy reading and please do not hesitate to ask questions!
Previous bloggers (and now alumni!)
Hello everyone! My name is
Nora, and I am currently finishing my Associates Degree in Culinary Arts. My favorite food is ice cream and I firmly believe that bacon does, in fact, make everything better. If a picture is worth a thousand words, than a plate of food is worth a million. I have been blogging since 2005 (
http://livelifeeatright.com) to share my experiences with all things relating to the history and culture of food. I hope you'll join me as I unravel my learnings & discoveries at The Culinary Institute of America on our student blog! Cheers!
Blayre is a Baking and Pastry Arts Student and is currently in her 9th term as a CIA Bachelors student. Besides blogging, she also works as a Resident Assistant, as well as a prep cook in the Apple Pie Bakery Cafe. Blayre hopes to become a wedding cake designer in the future, and hopefully expand her college-run business.
Giulianna was born in central New Jersey and grew up in a Sicilian family. Every holiday, her grandmother and father would prepare extravagant feasts to celebrate food and life. Giulianna carried this love and joy for food throughout her career and studied the culinary arts. She is an adventure seeker, a traveler, a journalist and a history buff.
When Giulianna’s father advised her to seek a career that she wouldn't mind tending to each and every day, her answer to his proposal was in fact, cooking. She has combined her writing and passion for food to fulfill the role of Editor in Chief for the school newspaper, La Papillote (The Culinary Institute of America).
Giulianna has ambitions to own a restaurant and dreams of a family establishment where her brother will play music for dinner service, her father will build upon the property and her mother will help her manage. She aspires to live a simple life full of wonderful friends, company, food and wine and considers herself blessed to be able to travel through various school progams offered by the CIA.
Giulianna now works at the Tutoring Center and the Publishing Department to continue her passion of writing. Off-campus, she also volunteers for food festivals and winery assistance when available. Giulianna's goal after graduation is to apply for a Manager in Training Program specializing in Italian cuisine and wine. After that, she yearns to travel to Italy and work there for a few months exploring her heritage and culture. After that, the sky is the limit!
Do you have any advice for students who have yet to take the 5th term practical?
Posted by: Megan | 01/14/2013 at 02:37 PM
Is there anywhere I could purchase or find the recipe for the mousse cake??
Posted by: Tina Smith | 01/14/2013 at 04:25 PM
How amazing. My daughter was accepted into CIA baking and pastry. any advice for her prior to admissions? She is an amazing baker like you...kudos your work looks like a master piece.
Posted by: Evamarie | 01/16/2013 at 07:50 AM