The 10 Most Popular Instagram Photos This Year

As you might imagine, The Culinary Institute of America posts some amazing food photos on our Instagram account. Here are 10 of the most popular posts so far from this year:

• #1

  Gorgeous shot of this roasted vegetable salad courtesy of @phil.mansfield (CIA staff photographer)! • • Phil is busy developing a new elective course in food styling & photography with @foodstylist_chefkersti #onlyatcia #proud2bcia #culinaryschool #foodphotographer #foodstyling #photoshoot #foodporn #theculinaryinstituteofamerica

  A post shared by The CIA (@theculinaryinstituteofamerica) on Apr 16, 2018 at 1:44pm PDT

• #2

  Congratulations to Chefs Egan, Meli, and McCarrick for making Certified Master Baker this past weekend! Our students are learning from the best! • • #Regrann from @c.alex.talbot – Eggnog truffles I made with @emilymldaniels in class. It’s a piped spiced butter ganache dipped in dark chocolate. #whatwouldchefegando #proud2bCIA #CMB #bakers #pastrychefs #StudentChef #Chocolates #Desserts #Truffle #theculinaryinstituteofamerica @egansweets @genevievemeli @wmmccarrick

  A post shared by The CIA (@theculinaryinstituteofamerica) on May 8, 2018 at 9:51am PDT

• #3

  Senior Dinner dessert from this weekend! Students put together this entire banquet for their senior project and this sweet treat was executed by the Pastry Team. Take a bite of this Pistachio Opera Cake! #Regram : @corilori10 #cia #theculinaryinstituteofamerica #culinaryschool #ciacharitydinner #ciaseniorevent #dessert #sweets #pistachio #operacake

  A post shared by The CIA (@theculinaryinstituteofamerica) on Mar 12, 2018 at 12:58pm PDT

• #4

  Impressive first day in breads! Baguettes, whole wheat, and challah – “Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods; and good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of feasts.” ~ James Beard #Regram : @dasonee_ #proud2bcia #theculinaryinstituteofamerica #culinaryschool #studentspotlight #breads #fundamentals #cia

  A post shared by The CIA (@theculinaryinstituteofamerica) on Feb 5, 2018 at 10:51am PST

• #5

  Ever wonder what lunch looks like at the CIA?! Ramen on Wednesdays courtesy of our talented culinary students! ?‍??‍??? #regram : @vittoriasprague #onlyatcia #theculinaryinstituteofamerica #culinaryschool #studentlife #studentchefs #proud2bcia #workplacewednesday #workperks #ramen

  A post shared by The CIA (@theculinaryinstituteofamerica) on Apr 11, 2018 at 11:18am PDT

• #6

  #Regrann from Baking & Pastry student @shan.anagins – “Had a wonderful time putting together this Easter showpiece with my eggceptional partner.” How was your Easter weekend? ?? . . #proud2bcia #ciagreystone #chocolatesculpture #eastereggs #easter #puns #theculinaryinstituteofamerica

  A post shared by The CIA (@theculinaryinstituteofamerica) on Apr 2, 2018 at 1:54pm PDT

• #7

  Welcome back chefs! This week’s #FreshmanFridays features culinary students working with beef shank in Chef Elia’s Meat Identification & Fabrication class. #proud2bcia #studentchefs #ciachefs #culinaryschool #theculinaryinstituteofamerica #freshman #firstyear

  A post shared by The CIA (@theculinaryinstituteofamerica) on Jan 5, 2018 at 12:42pm PST

• #8

  @Regranned from @rowanljohnson – Did I mention it was a Valentines Buffet in Bake Shop 10?! No swipe required.❤❤❤ #cia_ipp #petitgateau #petitsgateaux #verrine #macarons #patedefruit #dessert #dessertporn #dessertworthy #pastrychef #pâtisserie #pastryelite #patisserie #ciachef #pastryschool #beautifulcuisines #chocolate #pastryart #pastryinspiration #theculinaryinstituteofamerica #proud2bcia – #regrann

  A post shared by The CIA (@theculinaryinstituteofamerica) on Feb 7, 2018 at 6:13am PST

• #9

  #Regrann from @theeggatthecia – Grand Opening of the new concept, Good Pho You, in the Innovation Kitchen today! #proud2bcia #onlyatcia #intrapreneurship #innovationkitchen #pho #vietnamesefood #studentchefs #culinaryschool

  A post shared by The CIA (@theculinaryinstituteofamerica) on May 14, 2018 at 12:43pm PDT

• #10

  It’s National Pie Day! Salted caramel apple pie, anyone??? . . . #regrann from @jesseszewczyk #ciaalumni #proud2bcia #nationalpieday #applepie #buzzfeed #desserts #theculinaryinstituteofamerica

  A post shared by The CIA (@theculinaryinstituteofamerica) on Jan 23, 2018 at 4:09pm PST