Michael Lederman is chief digital and technology officer (CDTO) at the Culinary Institute of America, where he leads the college’s digital, data, and technology strategy. In this role, oversees CIA’s ...

Mike Lee, the food futurist, founder, and author spoke at last month’s Menus of Change® leadership summit at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, offering his vision for what 2035 may ...

When you think of a magazine editor, the image of a red marker slashing through a writer’s much-loved words comes to mind. And that image—tempered by the fact that most editing is now done on the ...

The Menus of Change® Leadership Summit, run jointly by CIA and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, has never lacked for ambition, and this year the room delivered on it. The theme was ...

If you’re looking for a food career that pays well, you’re in luck. The food and hospitality industry is one of the largest and most economically powerful sectors in the world. According to the ...

Food criticism is one of the most unique careers in the food and media world. Most of us think of a food critic as a professional writer who dines at restaurants, evaluates the full experience, and ...

A cake decorator is a culinary professional who designs and decorates cakes for celebrations, special events, and retail sale, transforming baked goods into finished, polished creations that range ...

Opening your own bakery can be a fulfilling way to grow your baking career. However, it requires hard work, financial investment, and entrepreneurial skills. If you’re interested in owning a bakery, ...

At the most luxurious hotels and biggest restaurant groups, it’s the food and beverage director who calls the shots. Sitting between executive leadership and on-the-ground managers, chefs, bartenders, ...

Do you love chocolate? You’re not alone, as chocolate reigns supreme as the most popular confectionery treat, especially in the United States. It’s so popular that there’s a baking specialty dedicated ...

Author Anna Fain is a Baking and Pastry Arts major. Spring semester at CIA can only mean one thing—the return of the annual Cookie Bake-Off! This beloved (and delicious) tradition brings students, ...

A bold new initiative exploring the future of food is underway. In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and Stanford University will convene chefs, healthcare ...