He discussed every section, cut, muscle and the different uses for each. One of the most interesting points was that only about 1/3 of the weight of the side of beef is usable meat. Most steers are...
Wine and spirits can add to a meal and take any chefs cuisine to the next level. With endless variations on wines, spirits, and mixed drinks, the possibilities for pairing food and beverage are...
Kaufman presented recipes written at the time and challenged the students to interpret and recreate the dishes of early experts in American cuisine. Drawing on English, Dutch, German and Native...
I ask the question to students at the very start, What inspired you to come to culinary school? One after another, students share stories from their childhood, from watching their grandmother cook...
Molecular gastronomy has become more and more popular in high-end restaurants across the country and Koerner is at the forefront of this trend as the President of John E. Koerner & Co, a specialty...
Going Bananas September 13 Thanks to its unique texture and flavor, banana is one of America's favorite dessert ingredients. From pie to pudding, join Jennifer McCoy to make great use of it, with...
Session five grounded our palates back in the U.S. of A., with Vaydas introduction to the wines of our own true terroir. The class was a true education in getting to know whats lying right here...
Most notably: paella. While the promise of mastering this crowd-friendly dinner was my initial attraction to ICEs Spanish Surf-n-Turf recreational class, I learned much more than just the wonders of...
In case you havent heard the news, up to 39,000 people may have been sickened from eggs contaminated with salmonella and half a billion eggs have been recalled. To put this in perspective, the total...
Small plates packed with exotic, one-bite mouthfuls, you cant stop at just one. The Spanish simply have it right when it comes to intense flavors, sparking hunger for both food and the accompanying...
This class was a one-of-a-kind opportunity to watch a entire hog be butchered into the different cuts of meats we are familiar with. Not only was it a lesson in how to butcher and use an entire hog...
I have had some great meals in my life, but rarely have they been on a Sunday night. Perhaps because that is the night I am most likely to cook at home. If we do go out, its probably to someplace...