
In Conversation with Chef Vinod – The detail oriented mentor instructor
A food production professional for 20 plus years, Chef Vinod has worked with some of the biggest International hotel chains and fine dine…
A food production professional for 20 plus years, Chef Vinod has worked with some of the biggest International hotel chains and fine dine…
All those who visit ICCA, can’t help but stand and gaze at the exquisite flower creations showcased in the Coffee Lounge Area. What…
A rich, decadent concoction in the right measure, the perfect cup of coffee is like a warm hug on a cold day. For…
Come birthdays or anniversaries or the mention of the word ‘celebration’, the party is incomplete without the perfect cake. Have you ever laid…
Talk to pizza chefs and they’ll tell you that pizza-making is not merely a case of kneading dough, scattering toppings and shoving in…
A desire to expand your summertime horizons needs to be met by trying the Italian version of the ice-cream – The Gelato. Literally,…
Most of us cook to satisfy our hunger while for some the gastronomic wonders of the food travel all the way from the…
The proverbial ‘Icing on the Cake’ gets even better when there are 6 different ways of professional cake decoration by which you can…
The world’s favourite indulgence, 9 out of 10 people love chocolate.. and the 10th who does not like it, well, usually hates to…
With a distinct aroma that produces titillating thrills and the vivacity with which it gets us going, it is hard for many of…
I remember my first day at ICCA. It was Rachita who did my orientation and warmly welcomed me at my new workplace and…
ICCA Dubai having partnered with WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017, the premises was abuzz with preparation & excitement getting closer to the event, and…
WorldSkills International and The Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education & Training (ACTVET) under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed…
September will witness the launch of Middle East’s biggest ever hospitality and food services expo event – GULFHOST 2017. Being introduced during Dubai…
Classed as fruit but frequently confused as a nut, the hard coconut with its soft center and its versatility in cooking cannot be…
Being the Emperor of the kitchen and ruling over it is often the ultimate goal in Chefdom for most culinarians. However, most of…
His LinkedIn profile reads as Chef Instructor at ICCA Dubai, French Cuisine Specialist, Continental Food Specialist and avid music fan. But we know…
I now share the cubicle with Shruti Raj and the only way I know her presence is by the sound of the keypad…
A dorky Asian as she calls herself, Pauline heads the creative team and digital marketing at ICCA Dubai. She’s a design enthusiast, who hails…
What do you get when you bring together a chef who is as serious about fitness as she is about food? Pure dynamism…
Make your hobby and passion, your business! That is what exactly Deepika Shetty did and it all started with a fondness for cooking…
With heat impossible to ignore but flavours to savour, the chilli has a fiercely loyal band of fans rooting for it. Available in…
Come February and the air feels different and one can whiff adoration all around. Talk about Valentine’s and you tend to think roses,…
Helping you get through the on and off cold fronts, soup is one of the most comforting foods there is. Don’t have too…
With a flavour as fragile as its flesh, we know for a matter of fact that the fish is one of the most…
There are very few things that are as gratifying as waking up in the morning to freshly-made pancakes? Talk about buttery pancakes graced…
Compressed into a snack bar that gets us the oomph to keep going, the healthy granola bar ought to be honoured! A saviour…
If Pizza is in your list of favourite foods, then you are no different from the majority of the human race. Everyone loves…
Food is one thing that we know that uses all of our five senses. Be it the aromas of those delicate flavors slowly…
With the temperatures dropping down, let your cooking skills only lift up. Afterall winters are not just about being cocooned in warm clothes…
Fourth in the series of colours in food, the lively orange represents strength at the very best. A colour that marries the energy…
Last in the series of articles on food and colour psychology, this blog urges you to try and incorporate all the colours on…
Food, as we know is an integral aspect of any festival. So with the festive days of Christmas and New Year upon us,…
Imagine the food at the table looking like an artist’s palette. When colours and flavours in a dish blend well, it is definitely…
This is the second in my series of 5 natural and abundant colours that we see in food. The first was posted last…
Live life on the fast track! That is exactly what our students of the professional chef course did in the 4 days spent…
Last week I wrote on food and colour psychology and how we have often been told to eat a rainbow of colours for…
Winter is here! It’s that time of the year when the wind’s whipping and the sky is grey. Not many would find that…
Nature has a clever way of giving us food in a rainbow of colours. While we all know how vital it is to…
Who doesn’t like putting together a delectable meal? However, if you were to ask someone what is the least rewarding part of cooking,…
Living in a world of abundance today, we are quick to throw away things. Used to seeing certain parts of food as waste…
The Italian Cuisine World Summit is a fortnight long international celebration of all things culinary and Italian. The summit is organised by the…
Nothing says it like flowers! Think Flowers and the first blooming image that comes to mind will have your mood livened up. Flowers…
With a potentiality of changing history and strengthening bonds, food is ought to be celebrated! Any activity or event involving wafting aromas and…
With its deep, golden hues and sharp, slightly bitter flavours, the use of the intense turmeric has been deeply-rooted in history. Besides being…
Be it for a delectable nutty crunch or the perfect protein punch, nuts are touted as a dieter’s dream come true. These nutritional…
It is with the grill that the fat cooks off, meat retains its nutrients, food tastes more appetising, and mealtimes get downright fantastic!…
Vinegar is acetic acid in chemistry terms, a liquid produced from the fermentation of ethanol. Praised for its nutritive value, vinegar is used…
Each student that comes to ICCA has a story to tell. Be it the love of food, or passion for cooking. Dreams fulfilled…
Working at a Culinary School comes with its share of foodie surprises. When one morning I was asked if I would like to…
Crossing multiple culinary boundaries with ease and symbolizing nurturance and potency, the chicken has never ceased to subjugate its lovers. The seemingly insignificant…
Honey is the liquid gold in your pantry. This natural marvel is as sweet as it is beneficial. Whoever said that medicine is…
Cakes are the centrepiece of any celebration, an everyday snack or a dessert at the end of a special meal. But between the…
Apart from the health benefits they offer, vegetables ought to be celebrated for the colour they bring into our lives. World Vegetable Day…
Team: more recognisable as a word is also an acronym for ‘Together We Achieve More’. Team-building or better still Team-bonding has become a…
Joining the ranks of famous rivalries, the battle between waffles and pancakes has been a tightly-contested one. Floppy, soft and spongy, team pancakes…
There was a time long ago when we ate only when we were hungry. Today we eat to fuel our bodies AND our…
A Chef and a Celebrity! Until a few years ago cooking was considered a dull & drab job. Well, not anymore. The immense…
The kitchen is the heart of any home, and a kitchen functions best when the tools and equipment it carries are carefully picked…
Bread changed history when it sparked off the French Revolution. This seemingly simple food is used as a symbol for food in general,…
A great combination of vivid colours, glossy exterior, beautiful shape, crunchy texture and a tangy taste, bell peppers are rightly the jewels of…
The most valuable resource that we have is undoubtedly Time. Limited, not extendable, non- transferable and definitely not storable, wish there was a…
Harvest of the sea! Some love it, and some do not show much liking for it. Most like me just like to eat…
“My idea of heaven is a great big baked potato and someone to share it with.” – says Oprah Winfrey. One would not associate…
Being a phenomenal cook is not merely about whipping up food that looks and tastes out of the ordinary, but also mastering ways…
Nothing screams as loud as your Personality! Whether it impresses or fails to make an impact, your Personality is the trademark of a…
As a therapist of the mind and emotions, I can vouch the feel-good effects of a scrumptious meal on the cloudiest of days. The…
Eggstravaganza! That’s what you get when you put the egg to perform myriad culinary tasks with barely a notice. With impressively palatable and…
‘In the Summertime when the weather is fine.. You could stretch up right and touch the sky..’ This hugely popular song by Shaggy…
Lion Awards 2016: International Centre for Excellence-Middle East & International Centre of the Year Founded in 1878 (136 Years Old), City & Guilds London…
With a month of the year officially designated to it, a mathematical theorem named after it, championships dedicated to it and several world records…
As the sun sets and the muezzin’s call for the evening prayer rings out, signifying the end of the day’s fast, my mind…