Ever wondered how French pâtisseries make those perfectly round, smooth macarons with gorgeous fillings? Pastry Chef Kathryn Gordon, coauthor of "Les Petits Macarons," will cover the theory behind macaron crafting and walk you through variations for baking them at home. You will greatly expand your piping skills, baking knowledge, and recipe repertoire. On the menu to share in class and take home are our favorite fruit and chocolate flavors: passion fruit-milk chocolate ganache; raspberry-dark chocolate ganache; apricot-milk chocolate ganache; and banana-dark chocolate ganache.
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.
Often heralded as one of the most difficult wine regions to understand, Burgundy can actually be a delight once you understand how to enjoy its treasures. Richard Vayda, ICE's resident sommelier, says the secret is simply to taste these brilliant wines. So, join us for our grand tour of the Bourgogne, exploring major subregions and villages, south to north, in this delicious and fascinating wine area. Richard searches the ICE cellar to find some lovely aged Burgundies to pair with younger samples, offering a true overview of the Bourgogne. The special tasting will feature at least 9 wines and regional cheeses, of course.
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.
Spend two days making the most beautiful cupcakes ever. Award-winning cake artist Chef Toba Garrett reveals her secrets and techniques for the most spectacular cupcakes. The first day is spent making delicious cupcakes and beautiful edible ornaments to decorate them, such as royal icing flowers, marzipan fruits, modeling chocolates, buttercream icings, ganache, and more. On day two, you will decorate the cupcakes with two-dimensional designs, including lattice work, textured rolling pin designs, floral designs, and buttercream piped designs. Students should bring their pastry kits. Prerequisite: Technique of Cake Decorating 1.
Explore plant-based Japanese-inspired cooking in this hands-on class, where you'll create a flavor-packed bento box using fresh ingredients and innovative techniques. Learn how to transform vegetables and tofu into exciting dishes with contrasting textures and flavors ranging from sweet to umami. Students will work in groups to make Marinated Tomato ‘Tuna’ Nigiri with Aquafaba Spicy Mayo; Eggplant ‘Eel’ Nigiri with Seaweed Caviar Pearls; Smoked Edamame with Toasted Nori Furikake; Sweet Root Sesame Kinpira; and Yuzu Ponzu Glazed Tofu with Snow Peas. (Note: This class is vegan & gluten free.)
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