Culinary Baking 1 - Professional Baking Classes January 20, 2009

CULINARY BAKING I - $1,200

Registration includes the CIA’s Baking and Pastry Textbook, an Embroidered Chef Jacket and Apron

Tues, 1/20/09-3/24/09 9:30am-1:30pm

This course centers on fundamental baking skills in a comprehensive program. 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 still 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 and cooking instruction for all levels of students. Whether your desire is to take our Single Recreational Cooking or Baking Classes, 4-week Beginner’s Series, Professional-Level, Multi-Week Culinary Chef and Culinary Baking Programs, or our

New 8-week Crash Course, 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 to start a new career or impress your friends with your new skills as a Culinary Chef or Baker. Come Cook and Bake with us while making new friends and having fun!

We also host Private Cooking Celebrations for Adults and Team Building Events for Corporations.

We invite you to stop by and see why people from Catalina Island, San Diego, Santa Barbara,

and even Colorado, Wyoming and Hawaii 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 Crash Course – 8 Weeks – NEW

• Culinary Chef I Certification Program

• Culinary Chef 2-International Cuisines

• Culinary Baking I/2 Certification Programs

• Culinary Basics – Home Ec Revitalized

• Recreational Classes – Cooking and Baking

• Special Couples Nights – Romantic Setting

• Specialty Beer/Wine/Cheese Pairing Classes

• Team Building Events for Corporations

• Cooking Celebrations for Groups–Adults Only

• Kids/Teens/Culinary Academy/Summer Camp

• Class Size 10-12 - more One-on-One Instruction

• Student Testimonials confirm the food is fantastic!

• 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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