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to learn and expand our knowledge of cooking – little did we know
how much more it would be!! … I can’t imagine a more complete
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| Culinary Learning Vacations Essential Skills Your next vacation becomes a culinary adventure as you learn skills and techniques you can use everyday. The Culinary Learning Vacations focus on essential skills ranging from basic cooking techniques to advanced. Skills that you will use everyday and that will give you confidence in the kitchen. In the Culinary Learning Vacations, we cover topics ranging from pantry essentials, stocks, soups and sauces to cooking techniques for various cuts of meats, fish and vegetables. We talk about the difference between braising and roasting and why you should do one versus the other. Each day we’ll work with recipes that incorporate a variety of cooking methods such as sautéing, roasting, broiling and poaching. You will also learn basic cutting techniques, how to choose the right knife for the task, as well as how to select and care for your knives. At the more advanced level, we use master recipes and recipe concepts as a springboard for “kitchen improvisation”. We study flavor dynamics and balance as you learn to enhance flavors while adding your own style and flare to the dishes we create. |
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In addition to our daily kitchen sessions, we will travel to local culinary
points of interest. We may take an excursion to specialty and ethnic
food markets where you meet purveyors and learn about the products they
offer. Or, we may visit a winemaker, grower or farmers' market to learn
about food at the source, how to select the season’s best picks
and pairing food and wine when planning menus. Each evening is free
time for you to enjoy and explore the Napa Valley on your own. Price
includes hands-on instruction, reference manual with recipe handouts
and meals prepared by the class served with wine/beverage. Accommodations
are additional.
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