The Culinary Institute of Charleston

The Culinary Institute of Charleston CIC offers associate degree and certificate programs in culinary arts, hospitality & tourism, and baking and pastry.

CIC offers associate degree and certificate programs in culinary arts, hospitality & tourism, baking & pastry, and sports and health nutrition.

Day 8 - Started in hog heaven with artisan who has been producing Prosciutto de Parma for 50+ years. And using a slicer ...
09/09/2026

Day 8 - Started in hog heaven with artisan who has been producing Prosciutto de Parma for 50+ years. And using a slicer older than he is. Ended in an attic of Traditional Balsamic of Modena including 100 year old cask. The shape of the bottle indicates its authenticity.

Day 7 - They say 'it ain't easy being cheesy' unless you are surrounded by wheel after wheel of the king of cheeses: Par...
09/08/2026

Day 7 - They say 'it ain't easy being cheesy' unless you are surrounded by wheel after wheel of the king of cheeses: Parmigiano Reggiano in Parma. Watching the freshly milked cows milk arrive to see the finished product aging 15, 25. 36 months. A true art form.

We interupt this regularly scheduled 2026 Italy Study Abroad program as Day 6 was a free day in Firenze. Everyone scatte...
09/07/2026

We interupt this regularly scheduled 2026 Italy Study Abroad program as Day 6 was a free day in Firenze. Everyone scattered to see the Duomo, the David, Ponte Vecchio, the Ufizzi, stroll the Arno, rub Chingale for luck, dine on Bistecca Florentine, and of course haggle for Italian leather. Oh did we mention it was 101 degrees?

Day 5 - Rice fields in Asigliano Vercellese. Then to the rice mill. Then to the table. Every course featured rice. Black...
09/06/2026

Day 5 - Rice fields in Asigliano Vercellese. Then to the rice mill. Then to the table. Every course featured rice. Black rice salad. Rice torta and arancini. Red rice (due to Barbera w**e), heirloom beans, salami. Rice flour cookies.

Day 4: Turin or Turino. Once Italy's capitol. Home of LavAzza coffee and espresso. 20 students and caffeine, so much caf...
09/05/2026

Day 4: Turin or Turino. Once Italy's capitol. Home of LavAzza coffee and espresso. 20 students and caffeine, so much caffeine.

Day 2 - Truffles truffles everywhere! Summer black truffles with super sniffers Bella and Lady. CIC Study Abroad student...
09/04/2026

Day 2 - Truffles truffles everywhere! Summer black truffles with super sniffers Bella and Lady. CIC Study Abroad students exploring the Piedmont region around Alba. Treated to a truffle extravaganza including black truffle pearls on crostini.

The latest in Italian fashion. That is if you are a foodie in a truffle boutique.
09/03/2026

The latest in Italian fashion. That is if you are a foodie in a truffle boutique.

The 2026 CIC Study Abroad program is officially underway! 20 students and 3 faculty have landed in Milan for an 18-day t...
09/02/2026

The 2026 CIC Study Abroad program is officially underway! 20 students and 3 faculty have landed in Milan for an 18-day trip throughout Italy to learn about the cuisine and the culture of this magnificent country! Follow us for updates!

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20 students. 3 faculty. 2 planes. 1 ocean. 1 motorcoach. What seems like 100 suitcases. 2026 Study Abroad underway.
09/02/2026

20 students. 3 faculty. 2 planes. 1 ocean. 1 motorcoach. What seems like 100 suitcases. 2026 Study Abroad underway.

Great travel omen to start the 2026 Study Abroad to Italy. CIC alum and Hospitality grad in management with Breeze Airli...
09/01/2026

Great travel omen to start the 2026 Study Abroad to Italy. CIC alum and Hospitality grad in management with Breeze Airlines at CHS International Airport.

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