Nurturing Your Passion for Holistic Nutrition + Culinary Arts

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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.

Grilled Fish with Coconut & Lemongrass Creamed Spinach by Chef Martina Russial

As the weather warms up, Holistic Chef Program Instructor, Chef Martina Russial fires up the grill with a nutrient dense grilled fish with coconut and lemongrass creamed spinach. Quality Ingredients... Read More

Celebrate Spring with Sprouty Handrolls and Sesame Dressing

Spring is here and as this growing season starts let’s celebrate sprouts! Spring is sprouting everywhere in the Northern Hemisphere. We’re just beginning to see the first signs of growth peeking... Read More

Chocolate is for Lovers and Octogenarians

by Helayne Waldman, Ed.D., N.E. It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and millions of American women are looking forward to the smoothest textured, the most seductively sweet and unashamedly romantic gift of… Read More

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Moroccan Quinoa Salad with Minty Yogurt Dressing

This is an example of the amazing recipes you can expect to see in our programs. Yield: 6 snack-size servings Ingredients 1 1/2 cup red quinoa, soaked overnight 3 Tbs… Read More

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Bauman College State of the Art Kitchens in Berkeley

We have recently moved our Berkeley location into a newly renovated historic building. This new facility is complete with huge commercial kitchens outfitted with top-of-the-line restaurant quality equipment and spacious… Read More

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Once Our Most Alluring Fruit

In his book, How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring Fruit, Barry Estabrook explores the ills of modern commercial agriculture with a focus on the beloved tomato. He leads… Read More

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Holiday Treat: Pomegranates

Right now across the US, pomegranates can be found in supermarkets, farmers markets, and maybe even in your own yard (especially in California). This festive fruit with beautiful bright red… Read More

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Holiday Stress + Your Health

The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but for many it is a time of stress. Traveling, preparing for events, and the fear of gaining weight causes… Read More

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Identifying Quality Beef + Other Proteins

Proteins are a vital part of our diets. Without protein we can not properly build muscles, ligaments, tendons, hair and nails, enzymes, blood, hormones, or immune cells.  Protein regulates growth,… Read More

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Holiday Food Traditions – History, Meaning, and Nutrition

The month of December is full of holidays with rich traditions. These holidays are generally joyous occasions when people find themselves reconnected with seldom-seen family and friends for the purpose… Read More

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What is the Calculate Glycemic Index?

The Glycemic Index (GI) is a measurement that ranks the effects of carbohydrates on our blood sugar levels on a scale of 0 to 100. Carbohydrates that break down quickly… Read More

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Choose Heirloom

  75% of the world’s food comes from just 12 plant and 5 animal species. Standardization of the world’s food has terrible implications for our diets, for the agricultural industry… Read More

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