There's More to Pennsylvania than Philly Cheesesteakby Sonja Albrecht Pennsylvania holds a dubious distinction as the ‘snack food capital of the world.’ Fortunately there’s more to Pennsylvania cuisine than Hershey’s chocolate bars and Lay’s potato chips. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh offer world-class cuisine and state-of-the-art culinary arts schools. Your Pennsylvania culinary arts school experience will introduce you to the state’s metropolitan culture. In addition to Philly cheesesteak, hoagies, and soft pretzels, you’ll discover a cosmopolitan culinary scene with a wide range of ethnic influences. Pennsylvania claims to have the most restaurants per capita of any state; whether or not that’s true, its culturally diverse cities offer plenty of culinary inspiration to supplement your formal chef education. Pennsylvania’s culinary arts schools offer a hands-on chef education in contemporary facilities. Many schools invite local chefs to give special demonstrations; an opportunity to learn from the best and network with the state’s most influential culinary professionals. When you’re not honing your cooking technique, head out to Pennsylvania’s countryside for a different sort of chef education. In Lancaster’s Amish country, you’ll find Dutch and German comfort food made from wholesome, hand-made ingredients. Scrapple is a regional specialty, a Pennsylvania Dutch original made from ground pork and cornmeal mush. Attending culinary arts school in Pennsylvania offers non-culinary perks as well. American Style magazine rated Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Bucks County among the top ten art destinations. One of those arts is wine-making, and you’ll find rolling hills and picturesque vineyards throughout Bucks County. A chef education in Pennsylvania promises to awaken your taste buds and your culinary sensibilities, as you enjoy the rich traditions that make this state unique. Sources“Philadelphia,” About.com About the AuthorSonja Albrecht works as a writer and editor for an online media company. She has also taught college writing and completed a Ph.D. in English.
Posted on November 19, 2006 at 04:00 PM
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