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. Topics include: Lesson 1: Quick Breads Lesson 2: Yeasted Breads Lesson 3: Pate a Choux Lesson 4: Pies Made with Pate Brisee Lesson 5: Tarts Made with Pate Sucree & Cheesecake Lesson 6: Fruit Desserts Lesson 7: Puff Pastry Production & Cookies Lesson 8: Baking Puff Pastry Lesson 9: Custards & Mousses Lesson 10: Egg Foam Cakes Lesson 11: Layer Cakes Lesson 12: Desserts Around the World The program investigates a broad range of pastries --- both classic and modern --- to provide a full understanding of all baking categories.
Twelve 5 Hour Lessons
Level 1 
$1495
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.
Cocktails and Apps Summer Edition is the perfect way to enjoy a summer evening with new friends while sipping on two great new cocktails! Come mix it up with our Chef as you are professionally guided through these tasty and easy to make appetizers: light and delicious Frito Misto, spicy and fresh Gazpacho Shots, savory and sweet grilled peaches and prosciutto crostini, warm and inviting crab dip with fresh tortilla chips and tangy chili lime summer snack mix. Wash it all down with Yuzo Mojitos and Rose Aperol Spritzes! Looking to keep it alcohol free? You'll love our NA sparkling Rose!
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.
This tasting examines time-honored Old World wine styles, shoulder to shoulder with New World interpretations of the same grape or blends. This lively discussion will highlight some selected matchups in a fun and relaxed blind-tasting format. ICE's resident sommelier, Richard Vayda, will lead the tour of classic Old World and modern New World wines (both cork and screw cap), as we discuss, taste and rate our favorites. Is it a Bordeaux or a California cabernet blend? A South Australia or German riesling? Cheese and other nibbles for pairing will be offered in between.
Learn how to make scrumptious dumplings from a wide range of Asian traditions --- all hands-on. We'll also create perfect dipping sauces in each tradition. Together, you'll make and dine on: steamed shrimp shao mai with orange dipping sauce; deep-fried chicken wontons; vegetable gyoza with spicy dipping sauce; and pork and chive dumplings.
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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