The most recent Data USA report shows 77.6% of chefs and head cooks are menโbut it appears this traditionally male-dominated field is evolving. More than half the students at the Culinary Institute of America are now women. Central Oregon Community College’s Cascade Culinary Institute reports in the school year 2017-18, the program’s females made up […]
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COCC ‘Chopped’ Winners Showcased at Anthony’s Seafood
The Cascade Culinary Institute at Central Oregon Community College and Anthony’s at the Old Mill District came together to host their first “Chopped” competition Nov. 6. Ten culinary students formed three teams, competing for the winning title of “Chopped” champion. The contest, inspired by Food Network’s “Chopped” series, featured three secret ingredients showcased across three food […]
School Bus Food Truck
A school bus-turned-food-truck will be used by Bend High culinary students at events and sports games this spring. The school district donated the bus to the culinary program. It’s outfitted with a flat-top grill, cold food prep area and a three-compartment sink, thanks to a grant from the Oregon Department of Education. The advanced culinary class […]

