Directory of Cooking & Culinary Schools and Institutes in Idaho
Largest Cities: Blackfoot, Boise, Burley, Caldwell, Coeur d'Alene, Eagle, Hayden, Idaho Falls, Lewiston, Meridian, Moscow, Nampa, Pocatello, Rexburg, Twin Falls...
Over its history, Idaho attracted Native Americans, fur trappers, miners, loggers, farmers, and other hardy pioneers. Today the face of Idaho is changing. While the farming, mining, and timber industries continue to be economic engines, the service industries (especially tourism) are growth sectors.
No discussion about Idaho and cooking would be complete without mention of the ubiquitous Idaho potato. Idaho is the number one producer of the potatoes in this country, and the Idaho climate and crop produce a particularly hardy variety of this staple spud. Of course, culinary programs will include the traditional gamut of lessons, in with many different cooking styles and ingredient lists. Hospitality programs may focus on examples in local tourism, another successful Idaho enterprise. Ecotourism (environmentally-friendly tourism) is one area to focus on, as Idaho brings in many tourists who appreciate its natural beauty and recreational opportunities (including some of the best white-water rafting in the world!).
