Archive for February, 2008

The Family Business – Too Much Work for Me

Ah, the family business. It’s been around for some time really. My grandfather started it when he arrived in the country 75 years ago and then my dad took over about 45 years ago. Now it’s time for me to start looking into taking it over and I just don’t know if it’s for me. [...]

What I Learned from California Culinary Academy

 
I have never attended California Culinary Academy (or any other culinary arts program, for that matter). But I had an opportunity to speak with several people who have worked and studied at this institution and I came away from the discussion with more of an education than I might have expected.
Here are some of the [...]

My Quest to be a Food Writer

I’ve developed an interest in food writing lately.  I’ve written food-related articles in the past, such as restaurant reviews, food-related business profiles, and content articles, but sometimes I think maybe I’d like to become a "real" food writer.  I was curious what it takes, so I looked into it.
Here are some of the things that [...]

Hands-On Learners Attend Brown Career College

 
There are many different ways that we can each learn. Some people find that they learn best when they sit in lecture halls and hear material being presented to them by professors. These people do well as students at traditional state colleges. However, not all people learn well this way. There are many people who [...]

Meeting Creative People at Brooks Institute

People attend Brooks Institute primarily because it’s an outstanding photography school. However, what they find when they get there is that it’s more than just a place to learn photography skills. It’s also a great place for meeting other creative people.
There are many benefits to attending a school that allows you to meet a large [...]