A Cajun and Creole Culinary Career in New Orleans

Get a one-of-a-kind culinary experience in the Big Easy.

by Eneida P. Alcalde
ealcalde@hqpublications.com
HQ Publications Columnist

The delicious flavors of New Orleans include crawfish, alligator sausage, and much more. Steeped in tradition and cultural pride, New Orleans is home to one of the most unique and tasty cuisines available across the nation. With its blend of Creole and Cajun dishes, New Orleans food is a pleasure for tourists and residents alike.

If the thought of seafood, pralines, and jambalaya tempt your palate, perhaps a culinary career in New Orleans is for you.

Culinary Degrees

New Orleans is home to some of the finest chefs in the world, responsible for heavenly delights found only in New Orleans. By pursuing a culinary degree at one of New Orleans many culinary schools, you’ll receive a great education and training from experienced chefs. A culinary degree in New Orleans will also expose you to premier fine dining and longtime traditional favorites.

Culinary schools offer coursework in:

• Nutrition
• Ingredient properties
• Business and management

At culinary school, you’ll also receive hands-on training in culinary techniques and will have the chance to work in one of the many student-run restaurants found in this city. As a result, you’ll gain valuable experience in creating local favorites like Turducken, a semi-boneless turkey stuffed with duck and chicken, filled with layers of delicious stuffing.

New Orleans culinary school will serve you well in your culinary career. In many schools, culinary students participate in interactive curriculums that allow students to dine on the multi-course meal they just learned to prepare. In this way, you’ll know how to eat crawfish, gumbo, and muffuletta sandwiches, and you’ll know how to make them with style. Plus, a culinary degree from New Orleans will give you a competitive edge in your culinary career and will allow you to tap into this one-of-a-kind culture.

Sources

New Orleans French Quarter Online
New Orleans Online
Gateway! New Orleans

About the Author

Eneida P. Alcalde works in Washington, D.C., and has written several grants, educational manuals, and promotional material for development organizations. Eneida holds a B.A. in international politics and Spanish from Pennsylvania State University.

Posted on October 17, 2006 at 10:39 AM

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