Culinary Basics
Culinary Basics
Calling all would be cooks! Is your relationship with your
kitchen just so so? Join us in a hands on atmosphere where you'll learn
how to cook like a professional chef. It doesn't matter what you know or
don't know, all that matters is a whole bunch of creativity, some laughter
thrown in and your desire to have fun in the kitchen!
Classes are held in North Escondido with other locations available as
indicated. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.
Monday, September 8th, 2008
10am - Noon 6pm - 8pm TBA
Welcome to our exploration into the tantalizing world of Low Carb cooking.
More likely than not, you already are a low carb eater looking for inspiration.
You’re in the right place as we explore how to make everyday eating an adventure
while sticking to a low carb regime.
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008
10am - Noon
6pm class held at Rancho Bernardo High School
Learn what equipment you need, how to stock your pantry, what the different cooking
techniques are and when and how to use them. Before long you’ll be your own
personal chef! Bring a chef’s knife, apron, cutting board and containers to transport
your creations home.
Monday, September 15th, 2008
10am - Noon 6pm - 8pm TBA
Everyone needs to eat and everyone deserves to eat well! Join us as we create fabulous 1 and 2 portionmeals that are perfect for everyday eating. Learn how to reduce a recipe and how to adjust quantities.
Bring an apron, a chef’s knife and containers to take your creations home in.
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008
10am - Noon
6pm class held at Rancho Bernardo High School
A good knife is one of the most important tools in the kitchen. Knowing how to use one
and which knife does what job makes cooking all the more pleasurable. Join us as we
learn all about knives in this hands on class where you’ll learn to chop, dice, slice,
julienne and chiffonade. You will need a sharp chef’s knife, apron and cutting board.
Monday, September 22nd, 2008
10am - Noon 6pm - 8pm TBA
There’s nothing better than a mouthwatering, belly filling, lip smacking sandwich. The secret lies in the combination of bread, condiments and the star ingredients. Join us as we explore the fundamentals of
excellent sandwich making, as you prep and eat your way through muffulettas, po’ boys, monte cristos,
grinders and a whole lot more.
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
10am - Noon
6pm class held at Rancho Bernardo High School
Seasoning is the most important component of cooking a great meal. Spices and
herbs are the mainstays in creating the perfect seasoning mix. Join us as we explore
the differences between herbs and spices, what each is meant to do and how
different combinations create the most wonderful alchemy. Bring an apron, chef knife
and containers to transport your creations home.
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
10am - Noon 6pm - 8pm
Sauce making has a reputation for being a difficult art, but it really only requires a few
basic methods and techniques. Learn the fundamentals necessary to creating the
most delectable sauces from tomato to hollandaise in this hands on class dedicated
to transforming an everyday meal into a special occasion feast! Bring an apron,
chef knife and containers to transport your creations home.
Monday, September 29th, 2008
10am - Noon 6pm - 8pm TBA
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so they say. So, let’s start the day right with the best breakfast has to offer. Learn how to make eggs benedict, omelets, pancakes, waffles, danish and a whole lot more.
Your breakfasts will never be the same!
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
10am - Noon
6pm class held at Rancho Bernardo High School
Did you know that a healthy diet consists of 5-9 servings of vegetables and fruits a day?
Did you know that a healthy diet consists of 5-9 servings of vegetables and fruits a day?
But, do you really know how to cook a rutabaga or brussel sprouts? Join us as we explore
the earth's bounty and learn the how, when, why and where of vegetables and fruits. Bring
an apron, ziploc bags and containers to transport your creations home.
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
10am - Noon
6pm class held at Rancho Bernardo High School
Join us as we explore the world of beef. No more guessing which cut to buy or which
cooking method to use. Learn all about “grading”, what the different cuts are, cooking
methods, when to buy, proper storing, and how much to buy. Bring an apron, chef knife
and containers to transport your creations home.
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
10am - Noon
6pm class held at Rancho Bernardo High School
Emeril is fond of saying “Pork Rules” but how often have you cooked pork only to have
it turn out tough and chewy? Join us as we explore the world of pork and all it has to
offer. Learn what the different cuts are, cooking methods, when to buy, proper storing,
and how much to buy. Bring an apron, chef knife and containers to transport your
creations home.
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
10am - Noon
6pm class held at Rancho Bernardo High School
Join us as we explore the world of the humble chicken. From eggs to bird, learn all
about the majesty of this wonderful bird including: how to buy, cut, store and prepare.
Bring an apron, chef knife and containers to transport your creations home.
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
10am - Noon
6pm class held at Rancho Bernardo High School
Join us as we explore the ocean’s bounty and the how to of selecting fish and
shellfish, the best cooking methods, when to buy, proper storing, and how much to
buy. Bring an apron, chef knife and containers to transport your creations home.
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
10am - Noon
6pm class held at Rancho Bernardo High School
Sauce making has a reputation for being a difficult art, but it really only requires a few
basic methods and techniques. Learn the fundamentals necessary to creating the
most delectable sauces from tomato to hollandaise in this hands on class dedicated
to transforming an everyday meal into a special occasion feast! Bring an apron,
chef knife and containers to transport your creations home.
Alchemy of the Hearth explore the magic of cooking
Calling all would be cooks! Is your relationship with your
kitchen just so so? Join us in a hands on atmosphere where you'll learn
how to cook like a professional chef. It doesn't matter what you know or
don't know, all that matters is a whole bunch of creativity, some laughter
thrown in and your desire to have fun in the kitchen!
Classes are held in North Escondido with other locations available as
indicated. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.
 | The Low Carb Kitchen Fee: $65.00 |
10am - Noon 6pm - 8pm TBA
Welcome to our exploration into the tantalizing world of Low Carb cooking.
More likely than not, you already are a low carb eater looking for inspiration.
You’re in the right place as we explore how to make everyday eating an adventure
while sticking to a low carb regime.
| Kitchen Know How Fee: $45.00 |
10am - Noon
6pm class held at Rancho Bernardo High School
Learn what equipment you need, how to stock your pantry, what the different cooking
techniques are and when and how to use them. Before long you’ll be your own
personal chef! Bring a chef’s knife, apron, cutting board and containers to transport
your creations home.
| Cooking for One Fee: $50.00 |
10am - Noon 6pm - 8pm TBA
Everyone needs to eat and everyone deserves to eat well! Join us as we create fabulous 1 and 2 portion
Bring an apron, a chef’s knife and containers to take your creations home in.
| Basic Knife Skills Fee: $45.00 |
10am - Noon
6pm class held at Rancho Bernardo High School
A good knife is one of the most important tools in the kitchen. Knowing how to use one
and which knife does what job makes cooking all the more pleasurable. Join us as we
learn all about knives in this hands on class where you’ll learn to chop, dice, slice,
julienne and chiffonade. You will need a sharp chef’s knife, apron and cutting board.
| The Magic of the Sandwich Fee: $50.00 |
10am - Noon 6pm - 8pm TBA
There’s nothing better than a mouthwatering, belly filling, lip smacking sandwich. The secret lies in the
excellent sandwich making, as you prep and eat your way through muffulettas, po’ boys, monte cristos,
grinders and a whole lot more.
| All About Spices and Herbs Fee: $45.00 |
10am - Noon
6pm class held at Rancho Bernardo High School
Seasoning is the most important component of cooking a great meal. Spices and
herbs are the mainstays in creating the perfect seasoning mix. Join us as we explore
the differences between herbs and spices, what each is meant to do and how
different combinations create the most wonderful alchemy. Bring an apron, chef knife
and containers to transport your creations home.
| The Mother Sauces Fee: $50.00 |
10am - Noon 6pm - 8pm
Sauce making has a reputation for being a difficult art, but it really only requires a few
basic methods and techniques. Learn the fundamentals necessary to creating the
most delectable sauces from tomato to hollandaise in this hands on class dedicated
to transforming an everyday meal into a special occasion feast! Bring an apron,
chef knife and containers to transport your creations home.
| The Big Breakfast Fee: $50.00 |
10am - Noon 6pm - 8pm TBA
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so they say. So, let’s start the day right with the best breakfast
Your breakfasts will never be the same!
| The Earth's Bounty - Vegetables and Fruit Fee: $50.00 |
10am - Noon
6pm class held at Rancho Bernardo High School
Did you know that a healthy diet consists of 5-9 servings of vegetables and fruits a day?
Did you know that a healthy diet consists of 5-9 servings of vegetables and fruits a day?
But, do you really know how to cook a rutabaga or brussel sprouts? Join us as we explore
the earth's bounty and learn the how, when, why and where of vegetables and fruits. Bring
an apron, ziploc bags and containers to transport your creations home.
| Where’s the Beef Fee: $50.00 |
10am - Noon
6pm class held at Rancho Bernardo High School
Join us as we explore the world of beef. No more guessing which cut to buy or which
cooking method to use. Learn all about “grading”, what the different cuts are, cooking
methods, when to buy, proper storing, and how much to buy. Bring an apron, chef knife
and containers to transport your creations home.
| Pork - The Other White Meat Fee: $50.00 |
10am - Noon
6pm class held at Rancho Bernardo High School
Emeril is fond of saying “Pork Rules” but how often have you cooked pork only to have
it turn out tough and chewy? Join us as we explore the world of pork and all it has to
offer. Learn what the different cuts are, cooking methods, when to buy, proper storing,
and how much to buy. Bring an apron, chef knife and containers to transport your
creations home.
| Chicken and more Chicken Fee: $50.00 |
10am - Noon
6pm class held at Rancho Bernardo High School
Join us as we explore the world of the humble chicken. From eggs to bird, learn all
about the majesty of this wonderful bird including: how to buy, cut, store and prepare.
Bring an apron, chef knife and containers to transport your creations home.
| The Ocean’s Bounty – Fish and Shellfish Fee: $65.00 |
10am - Noon
6pm class held at Rancho Bernardo High School
Join us as we explore the ocean’s bounty and the how to of selecting fish and
shellfish, the best cooking methods, when to buy, proper storing, and how much to
buy. Bring an apron, chef knife and containers to transport your creations home.
| The Mother Sauces Fee: $50.00 |
10am - Noon
6pm class held at Rancho Bernardo High School
Sauce making has a reputation for being a difficult art, but it really only requires a few
basic methods and techniques. Learn the fundamentals necessary to creating the
most delectable sauces from tomato to hollandaise in this hands on class dedicated
to transforming an everyday meal into a special occasion feast! Bring an apron,
chef knife and containers to transport your creations home.
Alchemy of the Hearth explore the magic of cooking
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