Check it out. An actual culinary program at an institute here in Dallas. I’ve included the description of what you’ll learn in the culinary arts program. Sounds interesting and something probably someone you know might consider doing if they’re interested in the details and skill in creating food.
Because becoming a truly great culinary artist demands practice and precision, when you enter the Associate of Applied Science degree program in Culinary Arts at The Art Institute of Dallas you’ll be cooking alongside fellow students and faculty in a real-life kitchen environment. You’ll get your start with fundamental cooking and knife skills classes, then progress to lessons in sanitation and safety, as well as baking and pastry courses. Soon, you’ll advance to specialized classes, learning about garde manger, regional and international cuisines, and purchasing and cost control. In your final quarter you’ll put it all together by learning how to professionally assemble your résumé. This is when you will see just how far you’ve come – from first-quarter novice to culinary professional!
You can get an Associate of Applied Science degree in this trade!! They have a class in Baking. Wow.. talk about pursuing your passion right? Cooking is a science after all.