Is pastry your passion?
The World Pastry Forum, an event organized by Carymax, LLC, is a series of classes and seminars taught by international luminaries of the pastry industry. Known the world over as one of the most comprehensive weeks of pastry; it culminates with the 2005 National Pastry Team Championship. As in the past, there are classes that will be geared for those with either professional or recreational interest in pastry.
Submit your application before June 1, 2005 to participate in any of the upcoming 5-day professional programs for advanced pastry students and those working in the field. They're also offering a five-day recreational course, for amateurs and those with a strong interest in learning the pastry arts.
Students can learn what it takes to make a product look its best and how to present their finished pieces in a manner that is desired by the consumer. The advanced classes will use terminology common to that used in the professional kitchen.
Subject matter in each class will vary and will be accompanied by a workbook, provided by the instructors. Students will attend a total of 10 classes over the five days. Each day will consist of a morning class (three hours), a break for lunch, and an afternoon class (three hours).
Classes will combine lectures and demonstrations and will be limited to no more than 75 students. No tools are necessary as classes will not be hands on. Each class will be taught in a separate classroom and students will rotate from one kitchen classroom to the next. A different pastry chef instructor, each representing the country in which they reside, will teach one class.
World Pastry Forum - Classes
All the curriculum lists and pricing information is on this page: http://www.worldpastryforum.com/classes/5day.html
For further information send an email to info@worldpastryforum.com or fax your information request along with your name, address, and phone number to 702-228-3520. They will put you on their mailing list and send you updated news.
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
The Art Institues Cooking Classes ~ In-Home Classes with A Chef Instructor
Maybe you just want to learn a few new culianry techniques? Here's an interesting press release I just found on in-home classes being offered by Chef Instructors of the Art Institutes.
Press Release Source: The Art Institutes
Invite a Chef, Invite Your Friends and Have a Cooking Class Dinner Party
Monday February 14, 5:08 am ET
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Who wouldn't love to have a chef come to their home and prepare dinner for a small group of friends?
That's exactly what's happening in one of the latest trends in at-home entertaining. At this cozy get together though, the chef isn't the only one preparing dinner. In fact, he's teaching guests how to create a delicious dinner and learn a few culinary techniques in the process. At the end of the evening, guests sit down to sample their accomplishments.
For Chef Janet Canfield of The Art Institute of Atlanta, cooking class dinner parties are a unique and intimate way to share the fun of cooking, as well as a great way to teach culinary techniques.
"Even though the evening is a lot of fun, most of the guests are really interested in learning how to prepare a dish, or trying out a new cooking method," she says. For Chef Canfield, the optimum party is 8 to 10 people, with a kitchen large enough to accommodate the crowd, as well as the chef.
Participants usually break into groups of two to complete the menu, which can either be designed by the chef, or in consultation with the host. Usually an appetizer, entree and dessert can be prepared in one evening.
"This is a very relaxed environment," says Chef Canfield, "Although I do give the guests a timeline, I don't push them. It's not like a culinary school situation," she says.
Fun food is the goal of Chef Marc Weiss's cooking class dinner party events. "I don't believe in making these evenings too fancy, like incorporating truffles," he says. "It's just not practical for most people."
Instead, Weiss, a graduate of The Art Institute of New York City, likes to encourage menus that incorporate simpler, yet still sophisticated dishes like, Pistachio Crusted Salmon and Orange-Ginger Glazed Shrimp. When Chef Weiss works at a dinner party cooking class event, he either purchases all the ingredients, or gives a complete list to the host, whichever they prefer.
For Chef Weiss, dinner parties that turn into cooking classes are just an outgrowth of how he entertains at home. "Everybody's watching cooking on television, and so the interest is as high as ever. Cooking for me has always been about entertainment," says Weiss.
Costs can vary, depending on the menu. In general, chefs either charge per couple, or individual. Prices usually do not include wine or spirits, unless the host asks the chef to select wines to have with specific dishes. Many chefs do preparation in advance of the party, especially if any items require marinating or, in the case of homemade bread, dough rising.
Chef Cynthia Stowers, a culinary arts instructor at The Art Institute of Washington likes to use fish recipes for small dinner party cooking class events. "The recipes are nice because they are each an entire meal, so they work well if you're trying to 'teach' a group of people how to do something," she says. For dessert, Stowers likes a simple chocolate tart that complements many of her fish dishes. [recipes follow].
To find a chef who will conduct cooking classes for a small group of dinner guests, try contacting a culinary school, caterer, party planner or even a food reporter at the local newspaper who usually knows many chefs in the area and can provide contact information.
As Chef Canfield says, "This is a great alternative to the traditional catered dinner party. Everyone is interested in the outcome of the food without having to shop, prepare, or present it alone!"
The Art Institutes system of 31 education institutions is located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary professionals. The Art Institutes system of schools has provided career-oriented education programs for 40 years with more than 170,000 graduates. For more information visit The Art Institutes website at http://www.artinstitutes.edu/nr .
Recipes Courtesy of Chef Cynthia Stowers
The Art Institute of Washington
Press Release Source: The Art Institutes
Invite a Chef, Invite Your Friends and Have a Cooking Class Dinner Party
Monday February 14, 5:08 am ET
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Who wouldn't love to have a chef come to their home and prepare dinner for a small group of friends?
That's exactly what's happening in one of the latest trends in at-home entertaining. At this cozy get together though, the chef isn't the only one preparing dinner. In fact, he's teaching guests how to create a delicious dinner and learn a few culinary techniques in the process. At the end of the evening, guests sit down to sample their accomplishments.
For Chef Janet Canfield of The Art Institute of Atlanta, cooking class dinner parties are a unique and intimate way to share the fun of cooking, as well as a great way to teach culinary techniques.
"Even though the evening is a lot of fun, most of the guests are really interested in learning how to prepare a dish, or trying out a new cooking method," she says. For Chef Canfield, the optimum party is 8 to 10 people, with a kitchen large enough to accommodate the crowd, as well as the chef.
Participants usually break into groups of two to complete the menu, which can either be designed by the chef, or in consultation with the host. Usually an appetizer, entree and dessert can be prepared in one evening.
"This is a very relaxed environment," says Chef Canfield, "Although I do give the guests a timeline, I don't push them. It's not like a culinary school situation," she says.
Fun food is the goal of Chef Marc Weiss's cooking class dinner party events. "I don't believe in making these evenings too fancy, like incorporating truffles," he says. "It's just not practical for most people."
Instead, Weiss, a graduate of The Art Institute of New York City, likes to encourage menus that incorporate simpler, yet still sophisticated dishes like, Pistachio Crusted Salmon and Orange-Ginger Glazed Shrimp. When Chef Weiss works at a dinner party cooking class event, he either purchases all the ingredients, or gives a complete list to the host, whichever they prefer.
For Chef Weiss, dinner parties that turn into cooking classes are just an outgrowth of how he entertains at home. "Everybody's watching cooking on television, and so the interest is as high as ever. Cooking for me has always been about entertainment," says Weiss.
Costs can vary, depending on the menu. In general, chefs either charge per couple, or individual. Prices usually do not include wine or spirits, unless the host asks the chef to select wines to have with specific dishes. Many chefs do preparation in advance of the party, especially if any items require marinating or, in the case of homemade bread, dough rising.
Chef Cynthia Stowers, a culinary arts instructor at The Art Institute of Washington likes to use fish recipes for small dinner party cooking class events. "The recipes are nice because they are each an entire meal, so they work well if you're trying to 'teach' a group of people how to do something," she says. For dessert, Stowers likes a simple chocolate tart that complements many of her fish dishes. [recipes follow].
To find a chef who will conduct cooking classes for a small group of dinner guests, try contacting a culinary school, caterer, party planner or even a food reporter at the local newspaper who usually knows many chefs in the area and can provide contact information.
As Chef Canfield says, "This is a great alternative to the traditional catered dinner party. Everyone is interested in the outcome of the food without having to shop, prepare, or present it alone!"
The Art Institutes system of 31 education institutions is located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary professionals. The Art Institutes system of schools has provided career-oriented education programs for 40 years with more than 170,000 graduates. For more information visit The Art Institutes website at http://www.artinstitutes.edu/nr .
Recipes Courtesy of Chef Cynthia Stowers
The Art Institute of Washington
Monday, February 14, 2005
California Culinary Schools ~ California Culinary Academy
The California Culinary Academy is expanding their facilities! That's a good sign that they are providing a quality culinary education. You see some pictures of the expansion from their home page. Take the Virtual Tour while your there, too. The link's near the botom of the page.
From the site:
Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts, Hospitality & Restaurant Management
Whether you’ve dreamed of becoming an executive chef for a five-star restaurant, pastry artist for a gourmet catering company, or manager of a posh hotel, this is your chance to step out of the ordinary and into an exciting career you’ll truly love. California Culinary Academy offers professional training in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, and hospitality and restaurant management; with hands-on cooking classes and lecture courses that give you the skills you’ll need for a successful future in the culinary or hospitality field. From unparalleled instruction in classical and contemporary culinary techniques, to business management, wine appreciation, and hotel operations, California Culinary Academy is your first step toward a career in the art of living.
Contact Info:
California Culinary Academy
625 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA, 94102
415-771-3536
800-BAY-CHEF
Web site: http://www.baychef.com/
From the site:
Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts, Hospitality & Restaurant Management
Whether you’ve dreamed of becoming an executive chef for a five-star restaurant, pastry artist for a gourmet catering company, or manager of a posh hotel, this is your chance to step out of the ordinary and into an exciting career you’ll truly love. California Culinary Academy offers professional training in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, and hospitality and restaurant management; with hands-on cooking classes and lecture courses that give you the skills you’ll need for a successful future in the culinary or hospitality field. From unparalleled instruction in classical and contemporary culinary techniques, to business management, wine appreciation, and hotel operations, California Culinary Academy is your first step toward a career in the art of living.
Contact Info:
California Culinary Academy
625 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA, 94102
415-771-3536
800-BAY-CHEF
Web site: http://www.baychef.com/
California Culinary Schools ~ California School of Culinary Arts, Le Cordon Bleu
If you're hoping to rub-elbows with some celebrities in your off-time, The California School of Culinary Arts in LA might be right for you.
Snipped from their website:
Founded in 1994, the CSCA faculty includes highly respected, experienced chefs who turn out confident and successful graduates. We are one of a handful of culinary schools in America to partner with the internationally renowned Le Cordon Bleu-the leading authority on culinary techniques, training, and development for over a century. CSCA offers the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu diplome through four different programs: A 15-month Culinary Arts Associates of Occupational Studies Degree, a 12-month Hospitality and Restaurant Management Diploma, or a 30-week Pâtisserie & Baking Diploma.
This is great! They have a page titled "The Top 10 Reasons to Attend CSCA". It's always a benefit to know what the school believes sets them apart from the pack.
As of today, Feb, 14th, 2005, (Happy Valentine's Day!) CSCA is offering tours. When I visited the site, this came up on a small pop-up ad. If you don't see it, you might want to disable your pop-up blocker, or it may have been discontinued:
Good news! For a limited time, CSCA is offering the opportunity to tour our facilities and learn how you can get a new career for the new year. Tours are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm and Saturdays at 10am for a limited time! Click Here To Contact Us!
Contact information:
California School of Culinary Arts
521 E Green Street
(626) 403-8490
(626) 403-8494 (fax)
Pasadena, CA, 91101
Web site: http://www.csca.edu/index.asp
New York Culinary School ~ The Natural Gourmet Cookery School
Did you catch the Grammy's last night? If you have a pulse you know that all-natural and low-carb eating is all the rage these days. That goes double for those whose image is a large part of their paycheck. And this trend will continue to grow.
More Americans, celebs for sure, but also the Baby Boomers, are becoming health-conscious and wanting not only to live longer, but to feel good in the process.
We are what we eat, as they say! Here's one school where you can get the education you need to work in the natural foods industry:
The Natural Gourmet Cookery School
More and more people are searching for careers about which they can be passionate - careers that have meaning and purpose and fulfill a sense of social responsibility. Our Chef’s Training Program graduates are living that dream.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION . . .
Our location is among the many reasons to consider the Natural Gourmet Cookery School. Studying in New York City means exposure to the most diverse food culture in the world. A multitude of ethnicities are reflected in the staggering variety of restaurants and specialty food shops throughout the five boroughs. Living here means being a part of the excitement of a city that’s famous for setting food trends; where health-consciousness thrives in a stimulating urban environment. The rich culinary heritage of New York provides the perfect complement to our Chef’s Training Program.
Approximately two-thirds of our students come from outside the New York-Metropolitan area. Our admissions department can assist you with suggestions for short-term housing.
Contact Information:
The Natural Gourmet Cookery School
48 West 21st Street
2nd floor
New York, NY 10010
Telephone: 212-645-5170
Fax: 212-989-1493
E-mail: info@naturalgourmetschool.com
Web site: http://www.naturalgourmetschool.com/cheftraining.htm
More Americans, celebs for sure, but also the Baby Boomers, are becoming health-conscious and wanting not only to live longer, but to feel good in the process.
We are what we eat, as they say! Here's one school where you can get the education you need to work in the natural foods industry:
The Natural Gourmet Cookery School
More and more people are searching for careers about which they can be passionate - careers that have meaning and purpose and fulfill a sense of social responsibility. Our Chef’s Training Program graduates are living that dream.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION . . .
Our location is among the many reasons to consider the Natural Gourmet Cookery School. Studying in New York City means exposure to the most diverse food culture in the world. A multitude of ethnicities are reflected in the staggering variety of restaurants and specialty food shops throughout the five boroughs. Living here means being a part of the excitement of a city that’s famous for setting food trends; where health-consciousness thrives in a stimulating urban environment. The rich culinary heritage of New York provides the perfect complement to our Chef’s Training Program.
Approximately two-thirds of our students come from outside the New York-Metropolitan area. Our admissions department can assist you with suggestions for short-term housing.
Contact Information:
The Natural Gourmet Cookery School
48 West 21st Street
2nd floor
New York, NY 10010
Telephone: 212-645-5170
Fax: 212-989-1493
E-mail: info@naturalgourmetschool.com
Web site: http://www.naturalgourmetschool.com/cheftraining.htm
Sunday, February 13, 2005
Florida Culinary Schools ~ W. Palm Beach, The Florida Culinary Institute
Located in West Palm Beach, this Florida culinary school offers a variety of diploma and associate degree programs in Culinary Arts, International Baking and Pastry, and Food and Beverage Management.
The Associate of Science Degree Programs in Culinary Arts and International Baking and Pastry carry the coveted accreditation of the American Culinary Federation. In addition, the Food & Beverage Management Program is a partner in education with the National Restaurant Association. Recently, the college added a Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Culinary Management.
Florida Culinary Institute is recognized as a top ranked culinary arts school in the United States. Located in beautiful South Florida, our students and graduates have access to great career opportunities with help from the career services department at the culinary institute. Success Never Tasted So Good!
Contact Info:
Florida Culinary Institute
2410 Metrocentre Blvd.
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407
(877) 523-7549 (Toll Free)
(561) 688-9882 (FAX)
e-mail: info@floridaculinary.com
Web site: http://www.floridaculinary.com/
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When I lived in Palm Beach, my favorite restaurant in West Palm was Thai Bay. It's right on the main drag...wait a sec, I'll see if I can grab the info of the net...
Thai Bay Restaurant
1900 Okeechobee Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
561-640-0131
There you go. If you find yourself nearby and like Thai, go there. It's awesome. The ambiance is...well, like every other Thai restaurant, but the food is outstanding, and consistently good.
There's also an hugely popular Italian place a bit of a drive away in Jupiter, called Nick's Tomato Pie. They have New York Style thin crust pizza that is out of this world...and again consistently excellent. Let's see where are they exactly? Be right back...
Nick's Tomato Pie
Indiantown Rd.
Jupiter, FL
I just noticed Nick's also has a new location at the Palm Beach International Air Port. So if you go to FL Culinary, you can try them out when you land!
The Associate of Science Degree Programs in Culinary Arts and International Baking and Pastry carry the coveted accreditation of the American Culinary Federation. In addition, the Food & Beverage Management Program is a partner in education with the National Restaurant Association. Recently, the college added a Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Culinary Management.
Florida Culinary Institute is recognized as a top ranked culinary arts school in the United States. Located in beautiful South Florida, our students and graduates have access to great career opportunities with help from the career services department at the culinary institute. Success Never Tasted So Good!
Contact Info:
Florida Culinary Institute
2410 Metrocentre Blvd.
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407
(877) 523-7549 (Toll Free)
(561) 688-9882 (FAX)
e-mail: info@floridaculinary.com
Web site: http://www.floridaculinary.com/
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When I lived in Palm Beach, my favorite restaurant in West Palm was Thai Bay. It's right on the main drag...wait a sec, I'll see if I can grab the info of the net...
Thai Bay Restaurant
1900 Okeechobee Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
561-640-0131
There you go. If you find yourself nearby and like Thai, go there. It's awesome. The ambiance is...well, like every other Thai restaurant, but the food is outstanding, and consistently good.
There's also an hugely popular Italian place a bit of a drive away in Jupiter, called Nick's Tomato Pie. They have New York Style thin crust pizza that is out of this world...and again consistently excellent. Let's see where are they exactly? Be right back...
Nick's Tomato Pie
Indiantown Rd.
Jupiter, FL
I just noticed Nick's also has a new location at the Palm Beach International Air Port. So if you go to FL Culinary, you can try them out when you land!
New York Culinary Schools ~ Manhattan, The Institute of Culinary Education
Get your culinary education in Manhattan! Many people think of New York as the restaurant capital of the world. With 12,000 or more to choose from, some of the local favorites are:
If you're not used to city living, be prepared for culture shock. Living in or near Manhattan, you won't get a break from the hustle and bustle. There is always that little park there, though. What's it called? Oh right, Central Park. All that green in the heart of Manhattan is truly unexpected and refreshing.
Their Culinary Arts Diploma Program Overview
In our Culinary Arts Diploma Program, students learn the theory, practice and art of cooking. The 610-hour comprehensive curriculum is grounded in ICE's five-point model of skill development: theory, technique, palate training, speed and teamwork. This approach assures that students move quickly yet thoroughly through the program, while learning the elements that are essential for a successful culinary career.
Contact Info:
The Institute of Culinary Education
Map of 50 W 23rd St
New York, NY 10010-5205
Call for Information and Registration:
212-847-0757
Fax: 212-847-0723
CareerDivision@iceculinary.com
General Information
Call: 212-847-0700
Website: Institute of Culinary Education
The Purpose of the Culinary Schools Blog ~ Culinary Schools Worldwide
I'll be posting about different culinary schools worldwide. I'll put the state where the school is located first, with the name of the school immediately after. For culinary schools in other countries, I'll lead with the country first. Full contact information will be included in each post.
Comments from current and past students is encouraged, so potential students can get a better idea of what to expect at each school.
My culinary career lasted 7 years. I started as a prep cook and ended as an Assistant Pastry Chef. I left the business to marry and start a family. I worked in Vermont in the summers and Florida in the winters. It was a blast, and I'd do it all over again!
I'll be posting contact information for some seasonal clubs that I've worked for and others in the network that I haven't, on my Culinary Careers Blog. The great thing about working seasonal is the chefs are all connected, and once you get your first job, and show integrity and a strong work ethic, you can easily find your next position with another chef in the network, if you wish. So you never have to worry about your next position.
Did I mention that most of these clubs offer room and board? That is a huge perk when you're just getting started. You can live in some very exclusive areas, too - like Palm Beach Island, minutes from the beach - for free! It doesn't get much better than that. The set-up is usually dorm-style but you don't spend that much time in your room anyway.
Comments from current and past students is encouraged, so potential students can get a better idea of what to expect at each school.
My culinary career lasted 7 years. I started as a prep cook and ended as an Assistant Pastry Chef. I left the business to marry and start a family. I worked in Vermont in the summers and Florida in the winters. It was a blast, and I'd do it all over again!
I'll be posting contact information for some seasonal clubs that I've worked for and others in the network that I haven't, on my Culinary Careers Blog. The great thing about working seasonal is the chefs are all connected, and once you get your first job, and show integrity and a strong work ethic, you can easily find your next position with another chef in the network, if you wish. So you never have to worry about your next position.
Did I mention that most of these clubs offer room and board? That is a huge perk when you're just getting started. You can live in some very exclusive areas, too - like Palm Beach Island, minutes from the beach - for free! It doesn't get much better than that. The set-up is usually dorm-style but you don't spend that much time in your room anyway.
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