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
40 Days of Yoga: Day 1
Part of the 40 Days workshop is a focus on diet, specifically eating mindfully. That concept may not seem radical to most, but when you’re asked to think about what… Read More
40 Days of Yoga – One Chef’s Journey through Mind, Body, and Spirit
Once upon a time, I visited a yoga studio where they had posted the most clever, and possibly most profound, sign in their women’s restroom. It read “You have the… Read More
Hashimotos Autoimmune Thyroiditis: Eating for Health Applications for Recovery
By Jodi Friedlander, N.C. & Edward Bauman, M.Ed., Ph.D. As the world becomes more polluted, the incidence of “autoimmune” disease will steadily increase. Our environment is killing us and no medicine… Read More
Bone Deep: Osteoporosis and the Health and Strength of Our Bones
Looming in the future for most of us is old age, which will hopefully be filled with energy, abundance, activity, and wisdom. These can be the benefits of a life well… Read More
Preserving Summer Produce
Fermentation is an ancient process for preserving foods and promoting health. Since Neolithic times, humans have been making some of our favorite fermented foods – bread, cheese, beer, and wine… Read More
Sleep and Insomnia
By Dr. Kimberly Gilmore Sleep is essential for optimal health and is a natural, periodic state of rest. Sufficient sleep allows the body to properly repair and rejuvenate, facilitating the… Read More
Food Love
“There is no love sincerer than the love of food.” ―George Bernard Shaw By Ed Bauman, M.Ed., Ph.D. Let’s admit it, we love to eat. When we eat well,… Read More
Food is Life
By Helge Hellberg It’s been a long time – twelve years – since I graduated from Bauman College in Santa Cruz as a Nutrition Consultant. I signed up for the program… Read More
Culinary Careers Panel
Natural Chef students have a unique ability to change the world through nutrition throughout various employment sectors including hospitality, nonprofit, corporate & residential dining, catering & food production companies,… Read More