Join Director of Sustainability Bill Telepan and Jamison Farm to learn more about natural, pasture-raised lamb and zero-waste butchery. Chef Bill will demonstrate breaking down the whole animal while representatives from Jamison Farm discuss their Pennsylvania farm’s practices. Samples of the various uses of the lamb will be served.
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.
Learn everything you need to know to recreate that quintessential New York staple, the bagel! Make everything you love about brunch, from the fixings to the bagels to the boozy beverages. We'll make: bagels (in multiple flavors: everything, salt, sesame, poppy seed); bagel fixings (scallion cream cheese, tomatoes, onions, capers, lox); whitefish salad; and Bloody Marys to wash it all down.
Celebrate summer's bounty with this delicious class focused on fresh fruit desserts. You'll master essential techniques for working with seasonal produce by baking four classic treats perfect for any occasion. We'll show you how to create the perfect balance of flavors and textures, from buttery shortcakes to crunchy crumble toppings. The menu includes Summer Berry Shortcake, a classic with light cakes, fresh berries, and cream; Peach and Blackberry Cobbler, featuring jammy fruit and a biscuit-like topping; Plum, Vanilla and Almond Crumble, a combination of sweet-tart plums with a nutty, crunchy topping; and Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp, the perfect duo under a buttery oat crust. Join us and bake your way to a sweet summer!
Learn the basic techniques of pastry and baking in this 12-session class. The course familiarizes students with the recipes and concepts used by professional bakers and pastry chefs, which form the basis of every competent baker's repertoire. The program investigates a broad range of pastries - both classic and modern - to provide a full understanding of all baking categories.
Ranked as America’s Best Culinary School (USAToday 2019), our roster of Chef-Instructors have run top kitchens around the globe.