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Hi there, my name is Jeff Elliott. I have been cooking/baking for quite some time. My career began in the early 80’s as an apprentice at the Arizona Biltmore where my skills and knowledge led me to eventually become Executive Pastry Chef. After a stint teaching at Scottsdale Culinary Institute, my wife and I moved overseas

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Arizona Culinary Institute invites you to join us for the return of our popular wine tasting event. on September 16, 2021.ACI will feature a wine tasting menu (Oktoberfest) with a gastronomic journey through the food and drinks of Germany. Tantalize your taste buds with the rich culinary culture surrounding this iconic country and raise your glass

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Hi!  I’m Chef Brianne Maggiore, but most know me as Chef Bree.  I recently joined the staff here at Arizona Culinary Institute in the fall of 2020.  I teach Basic Baking and Advanced Baking for both AM and PM classes, so you’ll find me in the kitchen at all hours!   My interest in pastries started in

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Hello everyone!  I hope if you’re reading this that you are well, staying healthy, and doing your best to thrive in these challenging times.  In this newsletter I wanted to share a positive observation with everyone.  It becomes a little clearer every day that the events over the last year and a half have really changed

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Jim Baker, CHGM, CS, CSW, CSS Arizona Culinary Institute’s on campus du Jour Restaurant is already renown in the valley of the sun for its gastronomic excellence and impeccable service from the school’s next generation of outstanding chefs, but with the addition of Jim Baker, the French fine dining restaurant has decidedly raised its game. “My mission is

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