By the latter half of the 19th century, bistros were centers of social life in Paris, where they catered to great---and near-great---painters and writers. The simple, down-to-earth food served at such bistros quickly became as celebrated as the eateries’ most famous patrons. You will make traditional dishes of that bygone era, such as Soupe à l’Oignon (onion soup); Coquilles St-Jacques Parisienne (scallops in cream sauce); Choucroute Garnie; Noisettes de Porc aux Pruneaux (braised pork with plums); Pommes Dauphine (baked scalloped potatoes); Tartes aux Framboises (fresh raspberry tarts); and Mousse au Chocolat (chocolate mousse).
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.
Fermentation is an ancient culinary art praised for its environmental and health benefits, as well as the robust flavors that it yields. In this class, students make four jarred ferments (to take home) then apply the same ferments (created for in-class use) to make dishes they can replicate in their own kitchens. These dishes are Fermented Taqueria Vegetable Nachos; Fermented Pineapple Red Pepper Salsa; Fermented Tomatillo Serrano Goddess Dressing; and Fermented Mango Hibiscus Punch. Through theory and hands-on practice, students will discover fermentation flavor profiles and learn fermentation techniques and safety protocols. (Note: This class is vegan & gluten free.)
Step down from the barstool — and go behind the bar instead! This Mixology 101 class teaches the foundational cocktail-making skills and techniques used by professional bartenders. (Much like “knife skills” is the first course taken by aspiring culinarians, Mixology 101 is the first building block toward more comprehensive cocktail knowledge.) In this class, you will learn about and make: Shaken Drinks; Stirred Drinks; Highballs & Spritzes; and Apéritifs & Digestifs.
Seafood, vegetables, whole grains, herbs and olive oil are among the ingredients most associated with countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. They make for flavorful dishes that trigger memories of sunbathed vacations and leisurely meals. This class focuses on the cuisines of Southern France, Eastern Spain, Italy and Greece. You will cook your way through a menu-map that includes French olive tapenade on garlic toast; Greek briam; Spanish fideua Catalania; and Sicilian pesce spada.
Bordered by both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, with snow-capped peaks and lush green valleys, the diverse geography of France offers the best ingredients from the land and sea. You'll get a taste of the best of all those regions in this class. For your Francophile meal, you will prepare and enjoy frisée salad with shallot-bacon vinaigrette; steak frites (sautéed steak with hand-cut french fries); bouillabaisse (seafood soup from Marseille); and honey lavender blanc mange.
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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