The "cheese" word is rarely uttered when we hear about the Mediterranean Diet---yet the world's highest per-capita cheese consumption is by people who live around and within that iconic sea! Cheese and wine have been quotidian parts of their diets for millennia, and continue to be to this day. How is it that those living near the Mediterranean typically live long and healthy lives, while eating nearly twice the amount of cheese Americans do? Take this class with Maître Fromager and James Beard Award-winning author Max McCalman to learn about the role cheeses and wines play in those healthful diets. Throughout the class, you'll taste a range of cheeses and wines that represent the delicious and eye-opening evolution of Mediterranean styles.
You will work in teams to execute the class menu. At the end of class, participants gather to enjoy the food they have prepared. Wine is served with meals in most classes. All class menus are subject to change. While a snack platter is offered in both morning and evening classes, you may want to consider a light snack before joining us for class. Students are encouraged to bring a light lunch or dinner to all pastry classes.
You will work in teams to execute the class menu. At the end of class, participants gather to enjoy the food they have prepared. Wine is served with meals in most classes. All class menus are subject to change. While a snack platter is offered in both morning and evening classes, you may want to consider a light snack before joining us for class. Students are encouraged to bring a light lunch or dinner to all pastry classes.
Bordeaux means history, elegance, grandeur...and superb classic wines. This class explores the riches of the varied wines from this fabled region. That's why Richard Vayda, ICE's resident sommelier, has scoured the ICE cellar to put together a special tasting, covering multiple subregions and including Cru Classé wines. We'll discuss the area's history, geography, wine regulations and production, all while sipping these special samples --- accompanied by some fitting nibbles. We'll taste at least nine wines, plus matching cheeses.
Sharpen your shellfish butchery skills in Knife Skills 4! This hands-on class teaches you the techniques required to prepare a seafood feast. Learn to handle and break down lobster (and make a refreshing lobster salad), and master the art of shucking oysters and clams (and enjoy oysters with mignonette and a modern Clams Casino). You’ll also make succulent Shrimp Scampi and perfectly crisp Fried Calamari. Elevate your culinary confidence and impress friends with your newfound shellfish prowess!
Japanese cuisine is a sophisticated affair, where the aesthetics of the final dish are as important as its taste. Sushi, tempura and shabu-shabu are among its most common exports, but only offer a small glimpse at the richness and variety of dishes found throughout the country. This class will offer you an overview of the foods of Japan, along with a discussion of ingredients and equipment. You will make dashi broth and miso soup; beef negimaki; pork katsudon with rice; and shrimp and vegetable tempura.
These exciting holiday dishes are ideal for accompanying delicious craft cocktails, providing a mouthwatering focus for any cosmopolitan gathering! Join us to make small bites and spreads that will amp up your holiday parties and go perfectly with some tipples. Together, we'll make and enjoy pumpkin spice snack mix; ricotta and cranberry jam crostini; duck fat marinated olives; roasted carrot dip with vegetable crudité; grilled lamb chops with yogurt sauce; cider sangria and a Manhattan.
Ranked as America’s Best Culinary School (USAToday 2019), our roster of Chef-Instructors have run top kitchens around the globe.
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