Explore the magic of cooking in this hands on class where you will learn the fundamentals | | to cooking well. Learn what equipment you need, how to stock your pantry, all about herbs and spices, cooking oils and what the different cooking techniques are and when to use them. Bring a chef’s knife, apron, cutting board and containers to transport your creations home.
 | | Catering 101 - So, you want to be a Caterer?! Part One
| Poway Adult School's Poway High School Titan Café Thursdays: September 11th - October 2nd, 2008 (4 sessions) 6pm to 9pm Fee: $115.00
So, you want to be a caterer but have no idea where to begin? Join us as we explore the world of catering. From food to the business side, learn the how tos of event and menu |
| | planning, purchasing, food preparation, staffing requirements and a host of other valuable tips to help you on your way to becoming the next great caterer!
 | | Catering 102 – So, you want to be a Caterer?! Part Two
| Poway Adult School's Poway High School Titan Café Thursday October 9th - November 6th, 2008 (4 classes) 6pm - |
| | 9pm Fee: $115.00
Join me as I continue to prepare you to become San Diego’s next premier caterer. You’ll learn the fundamentals of catering: event planning, food cost management, menu planning, table display, food presentation and so much more in this lecture and hands on series. Supply lists will be available the first day of class. Bring a chef’s knife, apron, and containers to transport your creations home. (You must have taken Catering 101 in order to take this class.)
 | | Catering 103 – So, you want to be a Caterer?! Part Three
| Poway Adult School's Poway High School Titan Café Thursdays, November 13th - November 20th, 2008 (2 classes) 6pm |
| | - 9pm Fee: $85.00
You’ve taken Catering 101 and 102 and want to perfect your food presentation skills. We’ll focus planning a menu, preparing the food on the menu and presentation. Supply lists will be available the first day of class. Bring a chef’s knife, apron, and containers to transport your creations home. (You must have taken Catering 101 and 102 in order to take this class.)
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 | | Cooking 102 (4 sessions)
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You've taken cooking 101 and are ready to spread your wings! Learn in a hands on |
| | atmosphere what chefs know about the true nature of cooking while improving your technique. Bring a chef's knife, apron, cutting board and containers to transport your creations home.
 | | Cooking from the Heart (4 sessions)
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Really good cooks don’t follow recipes, they follow their heart. A pinch of this, a dash of that |
| | leads to the most splendid alchemy. Join us as we explore the art of cooking from the heart where you will learn to depend on your five senses to create the most amazing dishes ever! Bring a chef’s knife, apron, cutting board and containers to transport your creations home.
 | | Around the World in 6 weeks (6 sessions)
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Join us as we explore the nuances of cultural cooking. Learn how to make wonderful |
| | dishes representing Greece, Spain, Italy, China, Thailand and India. Explore the flavors of each country as you cook your way around the world. Each class is focused upon one culture with each week an adventure in the making. Passports are not required, just a hearty appetite and a love of adventure. Bring to class an apron, chef’s knife, cutting board and containers so you can take your creations home.
 | | The Art of Cuban Cooking (6 sessions)
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Join us as we explore the tantalizing foods of Cuba, Miami style. Find out what makes this |
| | cuisine impossible to forget and leaves you wanting more. Learn the secrets of the Cuban kitchen in both a demonstration and hands on atmosphere. Each class focuses on one component of Cuban cooking, so we do suggest you take them all! A love of garlic is required and aprons are a good idea! We’re having a party, Cuban style and you’re invited!
 | | Mediterranean Cuisine (3 sessions)
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Join us as we explore the nuances of cultural cooking. Learn how to make wonderful |
| | dishes representing Greece, Spain and Italy. Explore the flavors of each country as you cook your way around the world. Each class is focused upon one culture with each week an adventure in the making. Passports are not required, just a hearty appetite and a love of adventure. Bring to class an apron, chef’s knife, cutting board and a container so you can take your creations home.
 | | The Asian Palate Pleaser (3 sessions)
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Our adventure continues as we explore the nuances of cultural cooking. Learn how to make |
| | wonderful dishes representing China, Thailand and India. Explore the flavors of each country as you cook your way around the world. Each class is focused upon one culture with each week an adventure in the making. Passports are not required, just a hearty appetite and a love of adventure. Bring to class an apron, chef’s knife, cutting board and a container so you can take your creations home.
Alchemy of the Hearth explore the magic of cooking
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