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Lightened up Summer Desserts

Fran Costigan - Lightened up Summer Desserts

Recorded

This event was on June 16, 2021

Summer months beg for lighter desserts, and Chef Fran Costigan has the recipe for success! Join Fran for a discussions of her favourite desserts that can be lightened for summer including a few that you would never guess. Bring your questions, your comments, and your appetite! We guarantee you will be hungry after this event.

Behind the Scenes: Pastry & Bread Baking Arts

Jacquy Pfeiffer & Scott Samuel - Behind the Scenes: Pastry & Bread Baking Arts

Recorded

This event was on June 15, 2021

Join Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer and Chef Scott Samuel to learn how to trouble shoot some common mistakes as well as a few mind-blowing techniques from our Introduction to Pastry Arts and Bread Baking Arts Courses. From the chemistry of tempering chocolate, laminating doughs and troubleshooting macarons to the cornerstone artisanal bread ingredients and how to master the liquid batter gold of canelés, this event will let you in on the secrets and solutions to becoming a master baker! And don't forget to bring all your questions for Chef Scott and Chef Jacquy!

Open Office Hours

Eric Wynkoop - Open Office Hours

Recorded

This event was on June 8, 2021

Join Chef Eric Wynkoop in his virtual office as he welcomes all of your questions. This event was created for you and we encourage you to ask anything – from cooking techniques to course-specific questions, to how to turn your cooking passion into profit or simply hearing the perspective of a professional chef, Chef Eric is ready to answer them all.

Open Office Hours

Barton Seaver - Open Office Hours

Recorded

This event was on June 3, 2021

Join Chef Barton Seaver in his virtual office as he welcomes all of your questions. This event was created for you and we encourage you to ask anything – from cooking techniques to course-specific questions, to how to turn your cooking passion into profit or simply hearing the perspective of a professional chef, Chef Barton is ready to answer them all.

Open Office Hours

Eric Wynkoop - Open Office Hours

Recorded

This event was on May 25, 2021

Join Chef Eric Wynkoop in his virtual office as he welcomes all of your questions. This event was created for you and we encourage you to ask anything – from cooking techniques to course-specific questions, to how to turn your cooking passion into profit or simply hearing the perspective of a professional chef, Chef Eric is ready to answer them all.

Around the Table Part 2

Barton Seaver & Deborah Madison - Around the Table Part 2

Recorded

This event was on May 20, 2021

In part 2 of our special Around the Table series, Chef Barton Seaver and award winning author Deborah Madison will explore the tastes, colors and recipes that feature the best of vegetable-forward cuisine. They will discuss Deborah’s memoir, An Onion in my Pocket: My Life with Vegetables, the rise of vegetable-forward cooking, and their tips for how to eat well. And Barton will prepare selected recipes from Deborah’s collections. Join us for this special event to explore the rise of the vegetarian movement and how we eat today.

Spring Desserts

Fran Costigan - Spring Desserts

Recorded

This event was on May 12, 2021

As winter turns to spring, desserts are her thing! Join Chef Fran Costigan as she discusses and showcases desserts that she looks forward to making (and eating) each spring. Bring your questions and comments for this blooming spring event!

Open Office Hours

Eric Wynkoop - Open Office Hours

Recorded

This event was on May 4, 2021

Join Chef Eric Wynkoop in his virtual office as he welcomes all of your questions. This event was created for you and we encourage you to ask anything – from cooking techniques to course-specific questions, to how to turn your cooking passion into profit or simply hearing the perspective of a professional chef, Chef Eric is ready to answer them all.

Seasonal Salads

Barton Seaver - Seasonal Salads

Recorded

This event was on April 29, 2021

Spring is the season when our appetites crave dishes to match the warming days. Join Chef Barton Seaver to learn what makes a great salad work: ingredients, textures, dressings, compositions, and more. As always bring your questions on any topic.

Explore Pastry & Baking Techniques

Jacquy Pfeiffer & Scott Samuel - Explore Pastry & Baking Techniques

Recorded

This event was on April 28, 2021

Join Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer to learn the details around a few concepts from our Introduction to Pastry Arts and NEW Bread Baking Arts Courses. From the proper way to roll dough, to decorating cookies, to how to tackle that caramel recipe. Also, when making bread, how important is the room temperature? And more on base temperature, fermentation, and proofing, and how to bake things in different sized loaf pans. Bring all your questions for Chef Scott and Chef Jacquy!