Articles by: Holly Dreesman

Holly Dreesman

Opinion: Let food bring friends together

November 28, 2018 at 12:27 pm 0 comments

Study after study has shown the benefits of close relationships. Those with strong social networks tend to live longer and have lower incidences of cardiovascular disease and stroke. On the flip side, according to a 2016 Harvard study, the absence of friends can have the equivalent effect on health asRead More

Q&A: Iowa Culinary Institute Alumnus and “Chopped” contestant James Richards

Q&A: Iowa Culinary Institute Alumnus and “Chopped” contestant James Richards

October 31, 2018 at 8:43 am 0 comments

James Richards graduated from Iowa Culinary Institute in spring 2010. He was one of the few students who received a one-month scholarship to France upon graduation. Upon return, he moved to Las Vegas and began working at various restaurants. Most notably, he worked in Emeril Lagasse’s establishments, including Delmonico SteakhouseRead More

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Opinion: Serena Williams plays for more than match point

September 19, 2018 at 1:14 pm 0 comments

During the 2018 French Open, Serena Williams delighted fans when she stepped on court donning an all-black bodysuit with a red waistband. This match came nearly a year after the birth of her daughter, which during the pregnancy of she had multiple life threatening blood clots. Following the event, WilliamsRead More

New ICI program director looks to spice things up

New ICI program director looks to spice things up

September 19, 2018 at 12:33 pm 0 comments

Iowa Culinary Institute’s new program director, Chef John Andres, almost led a very different life.  At the age of 3 he started learning violin, and growing up in Waterloo, Iowa, participated in various chamber groups and orchestras. Later on he attended Drake on a music scholarship. Chef Andres said “[I]Read More