(9 hours) - Have you ever found yourself caught in the dilemma of what to make that will amaze your guests? If you have or if you would like to take your culinary skills to the next level, this course will get you there! Participants will learn the cooking basics from product identification to defining what specifications in food selection, handling, preparation, and tasting merits a “gourmet” dining experience. Chefs will provide an introduction to grilling, frying, sautéing, roasting, pan searing, and poaching as well as give information on vinaigrettes and composed salads. Throughout these classes there will be an ongoing focus on knife skills, which encourages students to be comfortable and proficient in utilizing the proper tool for the specific job. The following classes are taught by Food is Good Gourmet Chefs and are held at the Culinary Center and costs $159

CRN 4646
Jan. 23-Feb. 6 (Wed.)
6-9 p.m.

CRN 4647
Jan. 26-Feb. 9 (Sat.)
10 a.m.-1 p.m.

(9 hours) - Now that you have the basics, it’s time to take this to the next level. Join us for this great class and advance your culinary skills as you learn basic cooking techniques for soups, stocks, sauces, braising and stewing. This class, just like a good meal, wouldn’t be complete without dessert – participants will learn basic dessert techniques which include dough, mousses, and custard. Prerequisite: in order to take this class, participants must have taken the Introduction to Gourmet Cooking course. The following classes are taught by Food is Good Gourmet Chefs and are held at the Culinary Center and costs $179

CRN 4649
Feb. 20-Mar. 5 (Wed.)
6-9 p.m.

CRN 4650
Feb. 23-Mar. 8 (Sat.)
10 a.m.-1 p.m.

(6 hours) - Would you like to turn an ordinary dinner party into an extraordinary one? The secret is in the hors d’oeuvres and starters. Broaden your knowledge of how the beginning of your meal can be developed and how to entertain your guests by staging courses. Learn presentation techniques and expand your selection of both hot and cold recipes for starter courses that will wow your guests. The following class is taught by Food is Good Gourmet Chefs and is held at the Culinary Center and costs $89

CRN 4659
Feb. 9 & 16 (Sat.)
3-6 p.m.

(3 hours) - Whether you consider yourself a wine expert or someone who wants to learn more about wines, take this class. Participants will review the characteristics of wine while researching the origin, regional influence, traditions, and methods of producing fine wine. Additionally, participants will get tips on understanding wine labels and hints on buying wine and aging. The following classes are taught by Food is Good Gourmet Chefs and are held at the Ironstone Restaurant or at Olive’s Restaurant and costs $49

CCRN 4651
Jan. 26 (Sat.)
3-6 p.m.

CRN 4652
Feb. 2 (Sat.)
3-6 p.m. (Olive’s Restaurant)


CRN 4653
Feb. 23 (Sat.)
3-6 p.m.

CRN 4654
Mar. 1 (Sat.)
3-6 p.m. (Olive’s Restaurant)

(3 hours) - Are you like a lot of individuals who want to learn more about pairing the right wine with the right food in order to make a meal more enjoyable? If so, then take this beginner’s level course where you will develop an understanding of the marriage between food and wine and review the characteristics of wine as well as learn the methods of comparing or contrasting the flavors of a meal. Gain the professional insight that will heighten everyday dining from the ordinary to an extraordinary experience. Prerequisite: in order to take this class, participants must have taken the Exploring the World of Wines course. The following classes are taught by Food is Good Gourmet Chefs and are held at the Ironstone Restaurant or at Olive’s Restaurant and costs $59

CRN 4655
Mar. 8 (Sat.)
3-6 p.m.

CRN 4657
Mar. 15 (Sat.)
3-6 p.m. (Olive’s Restaurant)

CRN 4658
Mar. 29 (Sat.) 3-6 p.m.Chocoholics