A Glimpse Inside the Training Kitchens at the Midwest Culinary Institute

By Peg Ashbrock

 

Cooking is big business.

 

According to the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant industry is projected to reach $558 billion in sales this year. The rise of cooking shows on television networks and the popularity of celebrity chefs have made the culinary field hotter than ever. So just how do you get the training to be a professional in the industry? It all starts at culinary school, and guess what, one of the hidden gems in the profession is located right here in Cincinnati. (more…)

Three Chefs Use Passion and Artistry to Feed Cincinnati Their Way

By Peg Ashbrock

 Meg Galvin, Rhonda Clark, Kat Kessler

 

Mixing a blend of cultures, science, and artistry the culinary world is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide. Food in all its forms is a chef’s passion. Each of the three chefs you’ll meet has used the culinary industry to find their own routes to a career they love. They all took very divergent career paths, both to Cincinnati, and to their new careers. Meet Chefs Meg Galvin, Rhonda Clark, and Kat Kessler –three chefs passionate about Cincinnati, and passionate about food. (more…)