CIA Association News

Food allergies -- opportunities and challenges

ProChef SmartBrief | Nov 06, 2009

Whether you operate a fine-dining establishment or an institutional food service, your success comes down to one thing: providing your customers with good food and friendly service. Addressing the needs of people with food allergies offers a great opportunity for fine-tuning customer service and building repeat business. Learn helpful tips and strategies for putting an effective food allergy plan in place. Get started now.

Holiday gifts from the CIA

ProChef SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2009

Get a jump-start on your holiday shopping! The CIA has what every food lover wants: a gift certificate to a class at the world's premier culinary college. At the CIA, food enthusiasts can indulge their every interest in a variety of classes. From exclusive weeklong culinary adventures to one-day food and wine classes, we have something for everyone. Wrap up your holiday shopping early this year -- order your holiday gift certificates today.

Just released! The CIA's New Guide to Poultry

ProChef SmartBrief | Nov 04, 2009

Be on the lookout for the CIA's newest release, "The Kitchen Pro Series: Guide to Poultry Identification, Fabrication and Utilization." As the definitive manual on purchasing and fabricating poultry products, this informative book is ideal for chefs, foodservice managers, purchasing agents, and culinary students and instructors. Features include storage information, basic preparation methods for each type of poultry product and recipes. Purchase your copy today.

Going for culinary gold

ProChef SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009

It takes more than raw talent to be a successful culinary competitor -- you need confidence under pressure, flawless skills and expert coaching. That's what the CIA's Culinary Competition Seminar is all about. This new five-day class covers both hot and cold competitions, as well as menu development, station setup, troubleshooting tactics, and much more. Classes are hosted this December at the CIA's New York and California campuses. Make your reservation today.

Save on cold kitchen training

ProChef SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009

Entice customers and drive sales with impressive garde manger items. Learn to make the most of these dishes with CIA training materials offered to you for a limited time at a discount! Features include detailed lessons and a variety of classic and innovative recipes. Order today and save!

Vita-Mix expands CIA Professional Series

ProChef SmartBrief | Oct 30, 2009

Vita-Mix continues to show why it's the preferred brand of the CIA. The leader in professional-grade blending equipment has introduced a new CIA Professional Series model with a sleek brushed stainless finish. This model features the same superior features and options that define the CIA Professional Series, including a BPA-free container and a commercially rated motor. Learn more about this new product.

Advance your career with ProChef Certification

ProChef SmartBrief | Oct 29, 2009

Do you strive for culinary excellence? Then it's time to pursue ProChef Certification from The Culinary Institute of America and the American Culinary Federation. This dual certification can make all the difference in getting the professional recognition and career advancement that you deserve. Take on the challenge of ProChef Certification. It's time to make the industry take notice of your expertise. Get started today.

Move your business forward with CIA Consulting

ProChef SmartBrief | Oct 28, 2009

Looking for innovative ideas to lead your organization into the future? The Certified Master Chefs of CIA Consulting have the answers. Working together with these culinary experts, you'll develop creative, customized food and menu solutions to achieve your profit objectives, increase customer satisfaction and grow market share. Put the expertise and thought leadership of the CIA to work for you. Learn more.

Advance your career at the CIA

ProChef SmartBrief | Oct 27, 2009

Have you ever wondered how a degree would affect your career? A degree from The Culinary Institute of America could take you anywhere and an education from the industry-recognized leader is more accessible than you think. The CIA's Associate Degree Program for Advanced Career Experience Students will give you the opportunity to get an outstanding CIA education -- and degree -- in just 15 months! Space is limited so inquire today!

The professional chef rediscovers soy sauce

ProChef SmartBrief | Oct 26, 2009

These days, big flavor is big news. From Asian to Latin to Mediterranean cuisine, Americans crave intense, authentic flavors. And chefs are looking for new ways -- and rediscovering old ways -- to enhance flavors and bring depth to their dishes by adding umami, the "fifth taste." Join the CIA's free online course to discover the secrets of soy sauce. Step-by-step streaming videos provide detailed coverage of recipes and lessons. Get started now.

Culinary competition seminar

ProChef SmartBrief | Oct 23, 2009

It takes more than raw talent to be a successful culinary competitor -- you need confidence under pressure, flawless skills and expert coaching. That's what the CIA's Culinary Competition Seminar is all about. This new five-day class covers both hot and cold competitions, as well as menu development, station setup, troubleshooting tactics and much more. Classes are hosted this December at the CIA's New York and California campuses. Make your reservation today.

Almonds: Tasting the future of baking

ProChef SmartBrief | Oct 22, 2009

Healthy baking is no longer about denial and restriction. The latest nutrition research tells us that "good" fats -- like those found in almonds and other nuts and seeds -- contribute to good health. In the CIA's "Healthy Baking with Almonds," professionals can learn to develop healthful and tantalizing menus with one of America's most popular nuts. Video demos illustrate how to use California almonds in every format, from almond oil to almond flour to almond milk. Enjoy this FREE online course now.

How Americans now want to eat

ProChef SmartBrief | Oct 21, 2009

If meeting consumer demand for world flavors is part of your business strategy, you do not want to miss the CIA's 2009 Worlds of Flavor International Conference & Festival. This year's event, Frontiers of Flavor: World Street Food, World Comfort Food, will be hosted Nov. 12 to 14 at the CIA's California campus. The conference will feature more than 60 leading chefs and culinary experts from the Mediterranean, Asia, Latin America and the United States. Register now -– limited seats are still available!

Save $20 on CIA sauce making DVD

ProChef SmartBrief | Oct 20, 2009

Sauces are among the first true tests of a chef's skill. With the CIA's Basics of Sauce Making DVD, learning the fundamentals or refreshing your skills is convenient and cost-effective. In this essential training material, you will learn indispensable techniques and step-by-step lessons for preparing a range of classic and contemporary sauces. Regularly priced at $99.95, this popular DVD is available for $79.95 through the end of October. Order today and save!

The professional chef discovers canola oil

ProChef SmartBrief | Oct 19, 2009

Americans are finally getting the message: Some dietary fats are good for you and some fats should get the boot. This is why canola oil is now in the limelight. Join the CIA online to discover what canola has to offer the health-conscious chef and how to use it to replace less desirable fats in your kitchen. Recipes and streaming videos add to this FREE training experience. Get started.

CIA to host online culinary trivia contest via Twitter to celebrate 40,000th graduate

ProChef SmartBrief | Oct 15, 2009

The Culinary Institute of America will soon confer a degree to its 40,000th graduate, and to celebrate the occasion, the world's premier culinary college is hosting an online culinary trivia challenge via the social networking site Twitter on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The college is encouraging home cooks, professionals, current students, alumni and food enthusiasts to follow us @CIACulinary to become eligible for the giveaway. Questions posed to the CIA's Twitter followers will come from a variety of sources -- basic culinary knowledge and technique, pop culture, the CIA's Professional Chef textbook, and the college's 63-year history. Learn more.

Training materials that deliver results

ProChef SmartBrief | Oct 14, 2009

Meet your training needs with innovative educational materials from the CIA. New technology has revolutionized on-site and classroom training. Lectures, techniques, video clips, demonstrations and much more are currently available through the CIA in a variety of multimedia options and all are just a click away. Get the training materials that deliver results. Shop the CIA now.

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