Photo: Chef Eric judges the finals at the C-CAP competition When there’s good food involved, we like to think everyone’s winning. And this year at the Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) Culinary Competition, young chefs Adrian Gonzalez and Matthew Sanchez won big! Adrian snagged a $2,700 Culinary Classroom scholarship, and C-CAP gifted Matthew with a $2,700 scholarship. Matthew will be taking the Master Baking Program. Since 1990, C-CAP has provided more…
For some reason, sushi is one of those foods that sports an invisible warning: “Don’t try this at home.” But you really can conquer this Japanese favorite! All you need is a little direction from Chef Eric Crowley – and it’s your lucky day, because you can follow along as he teaches Fuller House star Candace Cameron Bure how to chop, roll, and make perfect sushi rice on the Hallmark Channel’s…
At the Culinary Classroom, we want to teach you how to treat your tummy well. But we are also dedicated to giving back to our community outside the kitchen – that’s where our partnership with CoachArt comes in. CoachArt is a fantastic organization whose mission is to provide chronically ill kids and their siblings scholarships, specialized lessons, club memberships and opportunities to participate in fun activities at no cost to their…
Can you believe it’s already June? School’s out any day now, and you’re probably pondering how to keep your kid entertained till fall. A cooking camp may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but we believe it should be – and our cool classes can improve far more than your kid’s culinary prowess. Here’s how! Math Adjusting measurements, doubling recipes, and working with fractions are all integral…
The Diabetes Council asked Chef Eric how to cook delicious cuisine despite dietary restrictions. Key takeaways: cooking chard isn’t hard, and barley needn’t be gnarly. Chef Eric also offers a variety of healthy recreational cooking classes, including classes such as “Healthy Cooking Class” and “Vegetarian Cuisine” which features an ALL VEGAN menu. Find your perfect class here! For the original article (plus tips from 45 other fantastic chefs), click here! In…
All of us see spring as a time of new growth, new avenues of creativity to explore, new subjects to learn. My Master Chef Program starts this Saturday, April 1st at 10am. I teach everything from knife skills, sauces, pastas, vegetables, main dishes, to plating and presentation in this comprehensive program. Now is the time to invest in YOU and learn to cook like a professional chef and maybe even…
Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner. As we all know, food is an essential part of any Game Day party. This year, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite tailgating recipes that are sure to make your Super Bowl Sunday a success! Check out my Recipes from my KTLA Appearances – from sliders to chili – your menu is covered! Click here or here.
VoyageLA Features Chef Eric – “Meet Eric Crowley of Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom in West Los Angeles” VoyageLA goes into a complete Q&A session with Chef Eric revealing his professional background: graduating with honors from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, traveling abroad to master European cooking techniques, and more! Read the complete article to find out what “success” means for Chef Eric, and how…
I know some of you have always had the thought in the back of your mind to strike out on your own and do something creative. Maybe you want to change your career or start a side business. The Internet is teeming with articles and tips about how to turn your culinary passion into a business, but reading about the experience of others can only take you so far. As…
Have you heard of Spago? It is Chef Wolfgang Puck’s world famous restaurant here in Los Angeles. One of my successful students is a Pastry Chef there, which is so exciting! She started out baking at home and people loved what she made. Then she got serious, took my Master Baking Program, worked hard and she is so happy she did. You can start YOUR career in the Culinary Arts…