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How To: Fillet A Fish
Chef Thompson teaches the second semester students at the Culinary School of Fort Worth how to properly fillet a fish
The Culinary School of Fort Worth has a passion for promoting the local food and beverage scene in Fort Worth. This podcast and blog site was created by the school as an avenue to showcase the many great restaurateurs and business minds in the area while also providing a learning tool for future chefs. We thank you for joining us on this journey into the minds of the people who make Fort Worth great.
Restaurant Consumer Ethics
On this week's episode, Chefs Maddie Sharp and Edward Gutierrez are back to discuss what ethics and responsibilities a consumer has when dining at a restaurant.
What Makes a Good Restaurant?
On this week's episode, Chefs Maddie Sharp and Edward Gutierrez are back to discuss what makes a good restaurant. The answers might surprise you as they talk about way more than just the food and look at factors such as parking, cleanliness and smell.
What is a Chef?
On this week's episode, Chefs Maddie Sharp and Edward Gutierrez from The Culinary School of Fort Worth join the podcast to answer the question "what is a chef?" and to have a discussion about all of the different roles in the kitchen.
Markus Kypreos of Blackland Distillery
On this week's episode, Markus Kypreos (Blackland Distillery) joins the podcast to talk about his new distillery, how he initially got into distilling, and why he left his steady job as a lawyer.
Deb Cantrell of Savor Culinary Services
On this week's episode, Deb Cantrell (Savor Culinary Services) joins the podcast to talk about her meal delivery and catering company. She also talks about dietary needs and some ways in which people are working towards combating their food intolerances.
Josie Villa-Singleton of Eat This Fort Worth
On this week's episode, Josie Villa-Singleton joins the podcast to talk about her work with Eat This Fort Worth as well as her new project hosting taco tours!
Jack Parsons of Snooze, an AM Eatery
This week, Jack Parsons (Snooze: an AM Eatery) joins the podcast to talk about his restaurant and his work in the Fort Worth community.
“The Butter Chicken Lady” Urvashi Pitre
This week, we are running an episode from the TCU Magazine Podcast which is also hosted by James Creange. He was joined by Urvashi Pitre ("The Butter Chicken Lady"), a DFW home cook who has written 5 cookbooks and has a large number of YouTube and Facebook videos...
Ginger Blazek of Zenzero
On this week's episode, Ginger Blazek (Zenzero) joined the podcast to talk about deciding to change careers and shift her focus to the culinary industry. She talked about how her restaurant is a reflection of her home life, her love for pastry from a young age, her...
Trent and Dena Shaskan of Mockingbird Food Co. and Icon Bread
On this week’s episode, Trent and Dena Shaskan (Mockingbird Food Co. and Icon Bread) join the podcast to discuss their roles in the upcoming Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival. They also talk about their work at the farmer’s market and their catering business.
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2020 Constitution Day Hot Dog/Corn Dog Cook Off
The Culinary School of Fort Worth celebrated September 17th’s Constitution Day with a hot dog/corn dog cookoff competition. Five students showed off their cooking skills on Facebook Live while competing for a grand prize of two cookbooks and the coveted hot dog...
The Culinary School of Fort Worth’s Canned Food Drive Raised Over 250 Pounds of Food
Written by Amy Jewell, CSFTW's Director of Admissions. Our students and staff did an amazing job collecting donations for The Center of Hope. Last week Chef Starr and I, along with one of our student chefs, were able to deliver the 250+ pounds of donations and tour...
The Culinary School of Fort Worth Announces FCCLA Scholarship Partnership
The Culinary School of Fort Worth (CSFTW) is excited to announce a new scholarship opportunity for FCCLA high school student members. The CSFTW will offer a $1,000 scholarship to each Level 3 student winner of a gold, silver or bronze medal in the following National...
CSFTW Students Now Graduate With An ACF Certificate
The Culinary School of Fort Worth’s August graduates left their commencement with not only a diploma but also an American Culinary Federation (ACF) certification. The Professional Culinary Program at CSFTW is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American...
CSFTW Chef Edward Gutierrez Wins Fort Worth TCA’s Chef Educator of the Year
Chef Edward Gutierrez, a chef-instructor at The Culinary School of Fort Worth, was awarded Chef Educator of the Year by the Fort Worth chapter of the Texas Chefs Association (TCA). Chef G, as his students and colleagues know him, was nominated by the other members of...
Canned Food Drive at The Culinary School of Fort Worth
Written by Amy Jewell. Community is very important to us at The Culinary School of Fort Worth. During these trying times, we know that people need support, so we are looking to give back to those who might need a little help. We have organized a food drive to help The...
An Excellent Kitchen is… Sharp
Written by CSFTW Chef Mark Hitri. Photo by James Creange A sharp knife is a safe knife… a dull knife is a dangerous knife. It has been said that if you have six hours to chop down a tree, spend the first four sharpening your ax. The knife is one of the primary tools...
An Excellent Kitchen is…Hard
Written by CSFTW Chef Mark Hitri. Photo by James Creange. Do what you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life. Whoever said that never loved cooking. Because cooking is not just work; it’s hard work. Long hours, cramped kitchens, weekends, and...
Excellence is…reality
Written by Chef Mark Hitri. Photo by James Creange. As seen on TV…or is it? Cooking shows have been a blessing and a curse for our industry. I can remember when you could only cook steaks and baked potatoes in this town (maybe an exaggeration but only slightly). When...
Everman High School’s Advanced Culinary Class Visits The Fort Worth Club
Written by James Creange. Photos by James Creange. Culinary School of Fort Worth instructor Jason Avelson and Everman High School instructor Ms. Bradley recently conducted a trip to The Fort Worth Club for Everman’s Culinary Arts students. Hosted by Chef Tim...
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