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Idaho Culinary Arts Schools

By Stanley Rubenti
Stanley.Rubenti@culinaryartsschoolsreview.com
Culinary Arts School Review Columnist

If you’re looking for a reputable cooking school that can prepare you for the fast-paced atmosphere of professional kitchens, look no further than Idaho. Although it may seem strange that such a peaceful and idyllic state could prepare students for the likes of Manhattan, Los Angeles, Paris, or Tokyo, various culinary arts schools in Idaho do exactly that.

What Makes Idaho Culinary Arts Schools so Special?

For starters, the average cooking school in this expansive state is surrounded by acres and acres of incredibly fertile farmland. Idaho is the largest U.S. potato grower and the 7th largest wheat producer. Not to mention that it produces 7 million pounds of milk and almost 250 million eggs every year. Students use some of the freshest cooking staples (wheat, milk, and eggs) possible. Next, culinary arts schools in Idaho are staffed with excellent instructors recruited from all over the country. Lastly, students have an opportunity to truly focus on their studies, since a typical cooking school in Idaho isn’t inundated with big-city distractions, congestion, pollution, traffic, and other inconveniences of urban living.

Whether or Not to Stay in Idaho

After graduating from your preferred cooking school, you will be faced with the decision of whether or not to leave Idaho. Many students graduate from their culinary arts schools and go on to fill coveted positions at five-star restaurants around the world. But one doesn’t need to leave the state in order to work in such an environment. Despite being predominantly rural, Idaho still has an excellent selection of outstanding restaurants like the Oriental Express in Boise or the Hydra in Sandpoint that cater to discerning, hard-to-please patrons from all walks of life. Students who stay in Idaho after graduating from their culinary arts schools can enjoy a wide range of career options.

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About the Author

A freelance writer, Stanley Rubenti currently lives in Bangkok where he writes columns for a variety of publications. Stanley holds a B.A. in history.

Posted on May 3, 2006 at 04:36 PM