Archive for March, 2026
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German Chocolate Cake
Today at Arizona Culinary Institute our advanced baking and pastry students turn their attention to a true American staple the German chocolate cake this project isn’t just about satisfying a sweet tooth it’s a lesion in precision technique and culinary history.
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How to make Limoncello
While on vacation to Italy last summer, I had the chance to enjoy some Italian limoncello, and I fell in love with the tart and sweet flavor. Limoncello is a traditional Italian lemon liqueur, most famously associated with southern Italy. It’s typically served ice-cold, often as a digestivo after dinner. […]
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Trying the “weird thing”
I firmly believe that if you are excited about food and cooking, and you’re not limited by too many specific dietary restrictions, you should be willing to try anything. To that end, when I go out to a restaurant, and I trust that the cooks know what they’re doing, I […]
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Mike Wolfson
As a Chef Instructor there are several rewards, other than financial, which validate and justify all the years of learning, practicing, and hopefully perfecting my craft. One of the warmest and fuzziest feelings I get is derived from a student’s successful completion of a project or assignment. Towards the end […]