Essence of a Culinarian, Welcome Friend to My Humble Kitchen!

     A culinarian is a cook, but one who has passion for eating well and living well. So much of life is a chore, sometimes beautiful, but a chore nonetheless. For a culinarian, life is beautiful in spite of the chores and responsibilities of daily living because eating good food is a well deserved pleasure and respite from life's demands. For some, being a culinarian isn't the main effort, but to learn to cook well for themselves and others is where their heart is. The truth about a life well lived (when it comes to food and nourishment) is that if a person can prepare a meal that nourishes and satisfies the senses, their life is better for the experience. We welcome all who desire to eat well and enjoy their efforts in the kitchen or on the backyard grill no matter whether they want to be a culinarian or a functional home cook. To all who enjoy a nice meal, Welcome!

In A Nutshell...

There is no destination. The experience of culinary arts is one of discovery, of the journey, of pursuing even greater knowledge and skills. It is better to eat well than to simply eat, and to eat well is a limitless pursuit of personal improvement. It is true that there are basic skills that once mastered lend to the cook the ability to develop and create food that is truly satisfying. Stay hungry my friend...stay hungry!


I'm not a professional chef...

Many people misunderstand what a chef is. A chef is more than the cook in the jacket. There is no such thing as chef school. There are culinary schools, there are cooking schools, but there is no chef school. A chef is a leader in the kitchen. A chef is a position, not a person, not a degree, and certainly not something bestowed upon a person because they have some sort of a diploma. A chef is a cook who is skilled, yes, but in more areas than simply cooking. Don't get hung up on the idea of what a chef is, but rather focus on being the best culinarian. Remember, eating well and living well are dependent upon more than a title. 


Our Community

At Brandenburg Culinaria, we believe that a strong community is essential to success. That's why we foster a supportive and inclusive environment where our students can learn and grow together. We do not seek to produce chefs, but rather culinarians.



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