Drummond Culinary Academy

Nico Hernandez and the Discipline of Becoming a Chef

Posted on March 26, 2026 | by Adam Joseph

There is a moment—he will tell you this himself, though not in so many words—when everything rearranges. It happens not in the kitchen, not exactly, but somewhere between the work […]

A Chef Who’s Who and Taste Review from the Culinary Round Up

Posted on March 5, 2026 | by Edible Monterey Bay

Under bright lights, futures take shape

Posted on February 27, 2026 | by Adam Joseph

On Sunday, February 22, Rancho Cielo hosted its 16th annual Culinary Round Up (CRU) at the Portola Hotel & Spa. The ballroom filled the way it always does, slowly at […]

Building Futures: The Powerful Mission of Rancho Cielo

Posted on February 20, 2026 | by American Dream TV

Teach, Cook and Learn

Posted on February 19, 2026

Episode 17: Interesting program this week. A lively round table discussion with administrator Joe DeRuosi, Chef EJ, Marketing Director Tiffany Harbrecht and instructor Heather Foudy about food, education and core […]

Rancho Cielo’s annual party

Posted on February 9, 2026 | by The Carmel Pine Cone

Giving Never Tasted So Good

Posted on January 17, 2026

Episode 15: A very tasty program indeed, as we talk about Rancho Cielo’s 16th annual Culinary Round Up. Our guests include Janine Chicourrat from the Portola Hotel & Spa, Wanda […]

The World Master Chefs Society Dinner

**SOLD OUT** For the first time in history, Rancho Cielo’s Culinary Academy will partner with The World Master Chefs Society for an exclusive 6-course dinner with wine pairings. Join us […]

Rancho’s Holiday Extravaganza Part 2

Posted on January 5, 2026

Episode 14: The second hour of our special holiday podcast features visits from Chef EJ from our Drummond Culinary Academy, along with Master Gardener Julie Lorenzen and Ag Manager Matt Marshall. […]

After School Program builds pathways to possibility

Posted on January 2, 2026 | by Adam Joseph

Terry Poole has played in the NFL. He knows the roar of a crowd, the pressure of the huddle, the grind it takes to compete at the highest level. But […]