One day while I was in culinary school, my roommate proudly walked into our room to show off her new tattoo. Across the length of her inner right forearm, in sweeping black calligraphy, were the words ...

I’m about to contradict a piece of advice we at BA have given you a hundred times by saying this: Most of the time mise en place is just not that important for the average home cook. If it isn’t ...

Film analysis can feel intimidating, especially when you're getting into fancy French terminology and an academic framework that might feel alien to you. But one of the most accessible entry points to ...

Mise en place, a French culinary phrase meaning “everything in its place,” is a crucial practice in professional kitchens worldwide. This approach not only enhances efficiency and organization but ...

There are many elements that go into telling a story onscreen successfully. An audience may not realize it, but as writer/director/actor/crew, you must be aware of ...

Americans are obsessed with celebrity chefs. We talk about them, tweet about them and try to eat like them. But could we learn something more from them than recipes and technique? According to ...