Do you want to write about food for magazines and newspapers, or do you dream of writing a cookbook? This class will help you understand what food writing is all about --- and help you hone your skills and prepare to enter the business. You will learn how to turn your ideas into pitches that sell, participate in writing exercises that help refine your skills, learn what the various types of food writing are and which is the best fit for you, and learn to match your specific interests to the right publishing outlets. Marge Perry writes a syndicated column for Newsday and is a contributing editor for Cooking Light and Health, a columnist for myrecipes.com, and a former columnist for Better Homes & Gardens and Prevention. She also blogs at asweetandsavorylife.com. Her work appears in Self, Parenting, The New York Times and many other publications. She reviews restaurants, has contributed to over 20 cookbooks (as well as written her own) and makes frequent television appearances.
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.
The elusive French Macaron demystified! Learn how to make delicious macarons from our experienced pastry chefs while working in some of the finest teaching kitchens in NYC. In this hands-on class you will make your own batch of macarons from shell to fillings! Choose any color you like and fill them with your choice of milk chocolate caramel ganache, dark chocolate ganache, hazelnut ganache or passionfruit curd.
Prosecco, prosciutto and provolone: some of life’s simplest and tastiest pleasures come straight out of Italy. Join ICE Director of Wine Studies Richard Vayda for a delicious discussion, as you tour some of the major wine regions of Italy while tasting traditional cheeses and cured meats. Winemaking, as well as the production of cheeses and salami, will be covered. Throughout it all, you'll enjoy a variety of scrumptious Italian pleasures, from fresh and uncomplicated to rich and complex. Un vero festival! We'll taste at least eight wines, plus matching cheeses.
One of the world's oldest cultures, China has a complex cuisine, with a range of regional dishes often not found anywhere outside of the country. Some techniques, ingredients and dishes are similar throughout all of China; this Essentials class focuses on those, giving you a well-rounded overview of Chinese food and culinary culture. From stir-frying and braising to steaming and red cooking, you will learn to use traditional Chinese techniques to make a menu that includes: scallion pancakes with dipping sauce; red-cooked chicken with rice; dan dan noodles; and Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce.
Master the art of classic Afternoon Tea in this 3-hour, hands-on class! You'll prepare a delectable spread from scratch, including light and fluffy scones, homemade strawberry jam, and rich clotted cream. Learn to bake a perfect Victoria Sponge and assemble delicate cucumber and smoked salmon finger sandwiches. Impress your friends and family with your newfound skills!
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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