Florida Culinary Schools Offer Warm Weather and Coastal Fare


	Florida Culinary Schools Offer Warm Weather and Coastal Fare by BJ Fairfax CulinaryEd Columnist April 23, 2007 Soaked in sunshine, filled with citrus trees, and surrounded by ocean waters, Florida has a lot to offer soon-to-be chefs. Culinary programs in the Sunshine State can train students to make full use of the ocean's bounty with creative coastal fare. A heavy Cuban influence tends to make an appearance in Florida culinary schools as well. Florida Culinary Programs Use Local Fare The best culinary schools in Florida can train potential chefs in the culinary traditions unique to the Sunshine State. The programs may use local ingredients and tap into the hot trends in Florida dining. For instance, culinary schools on the coast of Florida, as well as those a bit further inland, can pack the curriculum with lessons in crafting coastal fare, from fish soup and grouper sandwiches to perfectly prepared crab legs and succulent lobster tail. Of course, such classic recipes should be instilled with a modern, Florida flair. Develop a Zest for Fresh Flavors Students of Florida culinary schools can also be privy to some of the freshest--and most plentiful--citrus fruit around. Regional drinks often blend the zest and pulp of lemons, limes, and oranges, and local sauces can showcase the zing of Florida's citrus treasures. Culinary programs in this southern state can pack students' recipe books with citrus-inspired dishes. The Cuban Culinary Influence Another strong spot in the lesson plans of many Florida culinary schools--especially those in the trendsetting city of Miami--can be the delicious Cuban cuisine. Prospective students of Florida culinary programs should be prepared to whip up the perfect blend for black-bean soup or for a Cuban sandwich filled with thinly-sliced, freshly-cooked pork that's out of this world. Check out culinary schools in Florida today for a fresh take on some of the world's favorite cuisine. 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