Nurturing Your Passion for Holistic Nutrition + Culinary Arts

Bauman College Blog

Discover a place where your love for holistic nutrition and culinary arts finds its home. At Bauman College, we’re more than a vocational school; we’re a community of like-minded individuals who believe in the power of nourishment. Immerse yourself in a journey that blends science, taste, and creativity, guiding you toward a rewarding career that embraces wellness, sustainability, and the joy of good food. Explore our blog to stay connected with the latest trends, inspiring stories, and expert insights from the heart of holistic nutrition and culinary arts.

Hasselback Potatoes with Spring Pea Pesto by Chef Carrie Bonfitto

Spring is here, and if you enjoy the delights of seasonal eating it should also be on your plate! Join Bauman College along with Holistic Chef Program Manager, Carrie Bonfitto,... Read More

Chocolate Beet Torte with Dark Chocolate Ganache by Chef Martina Russial

Valentine’s Day is often a parade of all things sweet, red, and of course, chocolate!  As a holistic chef, I hold a special place in my heart for incorporating vegetables... Read More

Announcing the Donna Kellogg Scholarship Winners!

The Donna Kellogg Scholarship was established in memory of Nutrition Consultant student, Donna Kellogg, who passed away in the Oakland Ghost Ship fire on December 2, 2016. Three $3,300 scholarships… Read More

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Nut + Seed Brittle with Mesquite

This high-protein treat uses a natural sweetener, a variety of nutritious nuts and seeds, and mesquite, which comes from the bean pods of the mesquite plant. The beans are ground… Read More

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Creating Healthy Recipes for Kid Chefs

by Ashley Moulton, Founder, CEO, and Nomster in Chief of Nomster Chef Nomster Chef is a digital library of illustrated recipe storybooks that help kids cook with their parents. I’m on… Read More

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What’s in Season in July

Sweet Peppers Though both members of the capsicum family, sweet peppers contain less capsaicin—the molecule responsible for spiciness and heat—than chile peppers, which gives them a comparatively mild taste. A… Read More

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Top 5 Business Building Tips

By Mira Dessy, Board Certified Holistic Health Practioner and Bauman College Alumn There’s an excitement that goes along with graduating from school as a holistic nutrition professional. With that, comes… Read More

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Stone Fruit + Summer Berry Salad

Natural Chef alumna, Hillori Hansen, and her daughter, Sienna, show us how to prepare a simple and delicious seasonal fruit salad that will be sure to delight friends and family… Read More

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Alumni Spotlight: Chef Hillori Hansen

This month’s Alumni Spotlight Video features Natural Chef grad, Hillori Hansen, who recounts the story of her life-changing experience at Bauman College and her subsequent success as a chef instructor… Read More

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Green Beans With Sesame-Miso Dressing

A Simple Side This Asian-style dish uses miso to add an earthy richness to blanched green beans. The combination of sweet and salty from the mirin, local honey, and tamari… Read More

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Bandakka (Okra) Curry

Bandakka Curry With influences from Indonesian and South Indian cuisine, this rich, Sri Lankan curry, adapted from Charmaine Solomon’s The Complete Asian Cookbook Series: Sri Lanka & The Philippines, features nutrient-dense… Read More

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Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Mousse Makeover This recipe is a nutrient-dense version of a classic chocolate mousse, in which the heavy cream, refined white sugar, and eggs are replaced with maple syrup and avocado. Maple syrup is an… Read More

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