The original pronunciation was "Cūlinary". As the English language progresses, the accepted pronunciation of the word is "Cŭlinary".

The culinary profession is cooking as a profession, i.e. chefs, restaurant management, dieticians, nutritionists, etc.

The word culinary derives from the latin word culina, meaning kitchen. It is commonly used as reference to things related to cooking or the culinary profession.

Many people make their living cooking for others. The occupational outlook (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos024.htm) for chefs, restaurant managers, dieteticians, and nutritionists is fairly good, with "as fast as the average" growth. Some college is often required for success in this field. There are trade schools, universities, and professional organizations that support this profession.

Some organizations that support professionals who cook for others include:

• The American Dietetic Association
• Chef2Chef
• The Cooking Club of America
• New York Association of Cooking Teachers

Literature on Culinary Arts

• Beal, Eileen. Choosing a career in the restaurant industry. New York: Rosen Pub. Group, 1997.
• Institute for Research. Careers and jobs in the restaurant business: jobs, management, ownership. Chicago: The Institute, 1977.

See also

• Gastronomy, study of relationship between culture and food
• Culinary art

Cooking

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