Alex Talbot and Aki Kamozawa, chefs and owners of Ideas in Food, met at the kitchen of Clio restaurant in Boston in 1997, and manage a culinary consulting business in New Hampshire. They specialize in sharing techniques for creativity with chefs, restaurants, and foodservice companies based on the premise that "a solid understanding of science and technique, coupled with high-quality ingredients, modern equipment, and innovative approaches to cooking, makes anything possible." Chefs Talbot and Kamozawa have authored three books, and their blog, Ideas in Food, won the 2013 Saveur Best Food Blog Award. They have spoken or taught at the World Pastry Forum, Star Chefs International Chefs Congress, the International Association of Culinary Professionals, Women Chefs and Restaurateurs, Experimental Cuisine Collective, and the Flemish Primitives. Together they will help participants understand more about key dessert ingredients, and gluten-free bakery and restaurant techniques, in this hands-on class. In 2016, CAPS will offer a variety of single and multiday continuing education courses for working baking and pastry professionals, taught by master chefs and critically acclaimed artists from all over the world. At CAPS, you will refine your skills, learn new and innovative techniques, and expand your current repertoire with hands-on classes among peers. Classes have a limited enrollment of up to 14 students and fill quickly. Please be sure to secure your booking immediately.
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 lush, green Pacific Northwest is famous for its wild salmon, oysters and beers, but that's just the tip of the gastronomic iceberg. Its forests are home to mushrooms and berries that turn up in countless recipes. Cedar planks become grilling beds for fish, meat and vegetables, imparting them with the unmistakable flavor of the Northwest. You will learn how to use these techniques and ingredients to make: Pacific oysters with mignonette; pan seared salmon with crispy skin and blackberry sauce; sautéed mushrooms and herbs; salt-and-vinegar potatoes; and kale, hazelnut and goat cheese salad. You will enjoy those with a selection of wines from the region.
ICE's resident sommelier, Richard Vayda, pulls out all the stops for this very special Valentine's Day celebration. For this delightful class, you will dine on a variety of hors d'oeuvres along with a select group of wines. Your evening begins with a discussion of the origin and making of sparkling wine, while tasting various examples --- from non-vintage to vintage to rosé. The highlight of the tasting features a prestige cuvée Champagne paired with an American challenger. The class rounds out with students enjoying a buffet of classic luxury food matches while indulging in additional bubbly, making for a sparkling evening you'll always remember.
Elevate your Indian cooking skills with our "Essentials of Indian Cooking II" class. Explore the diverse flavors of India as you learn to prepare an authentic menu of Whole Wheat Chapati, Rogan Josh, Saucy Shrimp Vindaloo, Tadka Dal, Fragrant Cumin Rice Pulao , and Mango Lassi. Our expert chef will guide you through the techniques and ingredients that make Indian cuisine so flavorful and aromatic.
Braising - searing at a high temperature, then finishing in a liquid at a lower temperature to infuse flavor - can add umami and more to pretty much any meal! And the best part is, it creates tender, juicy dishes with a minimum of effort. We'll master this technique as we make a braised banquet of: Guinness-braised short ribs with creamy polenta; braised chicken thighs with mushrooms and balsamic vinegar and braised fennel.
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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