The progress of civilization follows the history of cheese and wine---yet with the myriad varieties available today, it can challenging to pair them well. In this class by Maître Fromager and James Beard Award-winning author Max McCalman, you will taste a range of cheeses and wines alongside one another. As you learn the principles of professional food and beverage pairings, you'll be able to apply each lesson during the tasting. Descriptions of the wines and cheeses will be provided, along with a rating sheet that will help you "find" your palate. As you come away with some "rules" for which types of cheeses and wines pair best, you'll be sure to pick up nuances you never noticed before!
One 2 Hour Lesson
Level 1
$95
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.
Take a flavorful trip to South America with this "Essentials of Guyanese Cooking" class, where you’ll discover the “land of many waters’” vibrant cuisine. Learn to prepare richly spiced Guyana Chicken Curry and flaky Guyana Parata Roti, then explore Suriname’s savory Moksi Alesi. Expand your culinary horizons and bring the authentic tastes of Guyana and its neighbors to your home kitchen!
A bold blend of East Asia, Southeast Asia and France, Vietnamese food captivates through its refreshing flavors, varied textures and vibrant colors. In this class, you will explore the fundamental techniques and ingredients behind some of Vietnam's treasured dishes, including goi dua chuot (cucumber and shrimp salad); Banh Mi (baguette sandwiches filled with five-spice beef and pickled vegetables) and Ga Xao Xa Ot (chicken stir-fried with lemongrass and chile).
For a flash course on all the basics you need to make a varied and impressive meal, look no further. With a professional chef, you'll gain the skills vital for moving through any simple menu with ease. You'll practice knife skills, roasting vegetables, cooking proteins with a pan sauce and a vinaigrette. Then you'll use what you learned as you make a menu of: popovers; sautéed chicken with classic pan sauce; roasted root vegetable salad with fresh herb dressing and garlic mashed potatoes.
By the latter half of the 19th century, bistros were centers of social life in Paris, catering to great painters, writers, musicians and other artists. The simple, down-to-earth food served at such bistros quickly became as celebrated as the eateries' most famous patrons - and it's still celebrated in Paris and around the world today. You will make traditional dishes of that bygone era, such as: steak tartare; frisée salad with apples, lardons and goat cheese in a warm shallot-bacon vinaigrette; moules frites and haricot verts amandine.
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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