10 wk Culinary Baking Pastry Program -3/20/11 March 20, 2011

CULINARY BAKING/PASTRY PROGRAM - $1,200
Registration includes the CIA’s Baking and Pastry Textbook, an Embroidered Chef Jacket and Apron
Sun, 3/20/11-5/22/11 3:00pm-7:00pm
This course centers on fundamental baking skills in a comprehensive program. All hands-on techniques taught in this course have immediate application in today's kitchen. All ingredients are fresh and unprocessed. The program is for individuals who want to bake tasty breads and desserts like a professional every time and feel confident enough to take that knowledge into the workplace and their homes. The program meets weekly, 4 hours a day, for ten weeks. Plating and presentation are key components in this series. Registration includes an embroidered chef jacket and apron. Certificates are awarded upon completion of all 10 classes. Work for one of our past students in their restaurants, bakeries, and catering operations or work in our kitchen as a Chef Assistant. Due to the amount of information taught each day, it is essential that students attend every class. If you are unable to attend all 10 classes we will send you the recipes for the missed class(es). If you miss 1 class, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. There are NO MAKEUPS in this series. Class #1 - Basic Baking – Students learn different mixing techniques and make baked items without yeast. Class #2 - Yeast Breads – This class reemphasizes the importance of yeast, flour and water in the composition of breads. Class #3 - Pie Dough and Pies – Skills for students to make flaky or crispy pie shells for pies and tarts are introduced. Class #4 - Cakes and Tortes – In this class, students learn a selection of batter mixing techniques and apply them to making their own cakes and tortes. Class #5 - Soufflés – The importance of the egg is the focus of this class. Students also learn the secrets of making both sweet and savory Soufflés. Class #6 - Puff Pastry – Students will make desserts from puff pastry in a variety of recipes. Class #7 - Dessert Sauces – Almost any dessert can be made even better with a great sauce. In this class, students will make delicious toppings along with desserts to accompany the sauces. Class #8 – Custards – Any pastry chef will tell you that the mixture of eggs and cream can yield almost infinite variations. We explore many of them here. Class #9 - Ice Cream and Sorbet – Students will learn to make their own mouth-watering frozen desserts. Class #10 - Plated Desserts – In this final class, students prepare desserts, sauces, and learn how to present them beautifully. Job placement assistance offered.

WELCOME TO THE CULINARY CLASSROOM

Offering Professional and Recreational Cooking Classes for the Masses.
Whether your desire is to take our Single Recreational Cooking or Baking/Pastry Classes,
4-Week Beginner’s Series, Multi-Week Culinary Chef and Culinary Baking/Pastry Programs,
4-Week Healthy Cooking Series or our 4-Week International Cuisine Series, or 4-Week Advanced Baking/Pastry Series we provide all the service, ingredients and equipment you need to learn to succeed in today's restaurant kitchens and master techniques that you can use at home. Classes encompass current cooking trends and recipes so that your meals taste fantastic. Bring your creativity and questions as you explore Cooking and Baking/Pastry to start a new career or just impress your friends with your new skills as a Chef or Baker/Pastry Chef.
Come Cook and Bake with us while making new friends and having fun!

We also host Team Building Events for Corporations and Private Cooking Celebrations for Adults.
We invite you to stop by and see why people as far away as Catalina Island, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Temecula, New York, Colorado, Wyoming, Hawaii and even Dubai and Israel take the time to learn from
CHEF ERIC at the CULINARY CLASSROOM.

WHY THE CULINARY CLASSROOM?

• Professional Commercial Kitchen and Equipment – Wolf Ranges
• CHEF ERIC’s Credentials, Experience, Culinary Wisdom and Great Team
• Culinary Chef Certification Program-20 wks
• Culinary Basics – for Beginners – 4 Weeks
• Baking/Pastry Certification Program-10 Wks
• Advanced Baking Series – 4 Weeks

• Healthy Cooking Series – 4 Weeks
• International Cuisine Series – 4 Weeks
• Recreational Classes – Cooking/Baking/Pastry
• Special Couples Nights – Romantic Setting
• Cooking Parties for Groups–Adults Only
• Team Building Events for Corporations
• Kids/Teens/Baking/Cooking Summer Camps
• Convenient Parking/Freeway Close-405/10
Maintaining student and client satisfaction is our primary goal at
The CULINARY CLASSROOM

We look forward to seeing you here - Until then, eat well and be well!

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