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The Fundamentals of Cooking

The Fundamentals of Cooking

with Kevin Patricio

Location: The Kitchen
Price: $95.00
Date:

This class is part of the Astor Center Basics-package.

Give this class as a gift.

Kevin Patricio, a veteran of Food & Wine Magazine and of kitchens both international and domestic, offers this exciting introductory course designed to embolden the novice chef in the home kitchen. This 3-hour long class will include an Introduction and Philosophy of Cooking, Essential Tools of the Trade, and The Building Blocks of Technique, including everything from basic knife skills to knowing which cooking process to use to achieve any number of desired outcomes. Searing, poaching, braising, sous vide, a la plancha - no rock will be left unturned! Each member of the class will have the opportunity to cook alongside Kevin, so get ready to get your hands dirty. By aiding in the preparation and execution of an array of essential recipes for any cook, you'll walk away from this class feeling confident, creative, and ready to tackle surprising new things in the kitchen.

Following this intensive and hands-on course, the class will wind down just like the pros, over a glass of wine and/or beer along with an intimate how to on tasting critically and pairing.