Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is an independent, not-for-profit college offering bachelor’s and associate degrees in culinary arts, and baking and pastry arts, as well as certificate programs in culinary arts, and wine and beverage studies. The CIA, which also offers courses for industry professionals and food enthusiasts, has campuses in New York (Hyde Park), California (St. Helena) and Texas (San Antonio). The following article is provided by The Culinary Institute of America (CIA). For more information on the CIA, please visit www.ciaprochef.com and see the end of this article.