California Culinary Schools: A Taste of the Golden State


	California Culinary Schools: A Taste of the Golden State by BJ Fairfax CulinaryEd Columnist April 16, 2007 California is a popular choice for students seeking enrollment in culinary schools, and it’s no wonder. The Golden State is known for its abundance of fresh produce, fine wine, and close proximity to the coast, where fresh seafood is caught daily. If you’re searching for worthwhile culinary programs, chances are you’ll find quite a few that fit your goals in California. The bounty of culinary schools in California offers something for everyone. Students who have narrowed their culinary focus to a particular niche or cooking style should be able to find a culinary program that meets their specific needs. And there are plenty of well-rounded culinary programs in California to suit the chef who loves a little bit of everything. Culinary Schools Tap California’s Bounty One huge plus of attending culinary schools in California is the wealth of fresh ingredients at your fingertips. Living in America’s agricultural hot spot, students of California culinary schools will use top-quality produce to create top-notch meals. From artichokes and avocados to strawberries and citrus fruit, there’s no need to worry about long distance shipments that sap the freshness from produce. But the fresh--and often organic--produce available in California isn’t the only benefit of attending culinary schools in the Golden State. Students of these West Coast culinary programs also have access to fine wines from the Napa Valley region of Northern California and fresh seafood straight from the nearby Pacific. California’s Fringe Benefits When the students of California culinary schools aren’t busy preparing fresh dishes and learning the latest in cutting edge California cuisine, many of them are out enjoying the fringe benefits of residing in California. In Northern California cities such as San Francisco, as well as cities in Southern California such as Los Angeles and San Diego, residents have access to a diverse array of arts, culture, and outdoor adventures. And the Golden State’s beaches, redwoods, and Mediterranean climate are legendary. Source The State of California About the Author BJ Fairfax holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She writes for a variety of print and online publications.	Culinary Schools California School of Culinary Arts Request Free Info Keiser University - Center for Culinary Arts Request Free Info L'Ecole Culinaire - St. Louis Request Free Info Kendall College - Chicago Request Free Info Center for Culinary Arts - CT Request Free Info Florida Culinary Institute Request Free Info Culinary Articles Culinary Salary Information Let them Eat Cake! Baking a Parisian Classic Adventures in the Specialty Food Trade: A Unique Culinary Career Pastry Chefs Master the Art of Marzipan Try a Vegetarian Catering Career and Compete with the Big Guys More Articles Chef Profiles For Nigella Lawson, Culinary Pleasure Comes from Play Chef Tyler Florence: Portrait of a Home-cooking TV Chef Padma Lakshmi's Recipe for Culinary Success: Go International More Articles Chef Jobs Culinary Job Search California Culinary Schools Pasadena Culinary Schools San Diego Culinary Schools San Francisco Culinary Schools Florida Culinary Schools Miami Culinary Schools Orlando Culinary Schools New York Culinary Schools New York City Culinary Schools Texas Culinary Schools Austin Culinary Schools Dallas Culinary Schools Houston Culinary Schools