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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.

Nourishment Beyond the Plate | Holistic Cooking for Canines by Stacee Novotny, NC, HPHC

Content Summary Bauman College Nutrition Consultant Instructor Stacee Novotny, NC, HPHC (Holistic Pet Health Coach), explores how the core principles of holistic human nutrition extend to our canine companions. From... Read More

Holistic Chef Student Katelyn Ritchie Wins Best Presentation for Bauman College’s Summer Recipe Contest

Content Summary In this final installment of our 2026 Summer Recipe Writing Contest series, Bauman College celebrates Katelyn Ritchie, winner of the Best Presentation Award for her Summertime Tomato, Cucumber,... Read More

Alumni Spotlight: Tessa Mancini Gillen

This month’s Alumni Spotlight Video features Nutrition Consultant graduate, Tessa Mancini Gillen. After growing up on the island of Maui in Hawaii, Tessa trained as a pre-med student and an herbalist before… Read More

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Student Spotlight + Recipe: China Kruip

My name is China Kruip, and I’m originally from Santa Barbara, CA. I started cooking in college and quickly became passionate about making my favorite recipes more healthy and creating… Read More

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Sourcing Flavorful + Healthy Extra Virgin Olive Oil

By Claire McCann, Bauman College Alumni + Kitchen Manager My name is Claire McCann and I am the Kitchen Manager at Bauman College. My passion for food and desire to… Read More

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Student Spotlight + Recipe: Amber Cooney

Our Natural Chef students are reaching the end of the Spring 2017 term, which means it’s time to demonstrate all of the knowledge that they’ve gained during the past 6… Read More

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Boost Your Nutrition with Turmeric

By Jaime Askew, Nutrition Consultant Instructor Booster Foods A term coined by Bauman College founder, Dr. Ed Bauman, “Booster Foods” refer to nutrient-dense foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals, and… Read More

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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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