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American Institute of Wine and Food
P.O. Box 12384, Dallas, TX 75225214/653-8088, www.aiwf.org/dallasftworth
The AIWF, in conjunction with the Dallas Framers Market Friends, offers Saturday classes in the market's demonstration kitchen. The line-up of chefs include Dallas' best. Check the AIWF website for the impressive schedule. Classes fill up quickly.
Art Institute of Dallas
Two North Park8080 Park Lane, Dallas, TX 75231
800/557-7216, www.education.org/artinstitutes
A variety of degree and certification programs are directed toward positions in the food industry
Central Market (multiple locations)
5750 E. Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75206214/234-7000
320 Coit Road, Plano, TX 75075
469/241-8300, www.centralmarket.com
The Central Market Cooling School maintains a schedule of almost daily classes of all levels, incluidng classes for children and teens. Guests chefs, such as celebrity chef Tre Wilcox, are frequent and these classes sell-out quickly. Try a couples night-out with class, dinner and wine. A real winner.
El Centro Community College
801 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75202214/860-2000, www.elcentrocollege.edu
In addition to academic certification, El Centro offers intensive full-day courses in conjunction with Milestone Culinary Arts Center.
Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts
11839 Webb Chapel Road888/676-5222, www.cookingschool-dallas.com
Dallas is now home to a branch of the highly-regarded Paris-based cooking school. Programs are for professionals.
Tina Wasserman's Cooking & More
www.cookingandmore.comTina Wasserman has been a Dallas cooking class teacher for many years and now gives private classes for groups and parties.
Milestone Culinary Arts Center and the Viking Cooking School
4531 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX 75205214/217-2818, www.milestoneculinary.com
This is a mecca for those who share a passion for food. The classes run the gamut from basic skills, to sauces and to a decadent dinner with a lavish menu. Guests chefs are a plus. The well-designed demonstration kitchen is available for private parties. Executive Director and chef Sharon Van Meter leads a team of well-qualified experts.
Sur la Table
4527 Travis Street, Suite A, Dallas, TX 75205214/219-4404, www.surlatable.com
Popular and reasonably-priced classes are on-going. Check their website for everything from "How to Boil Water" to "Dinner Party 101" and "Neuvo Latino."
Williams Sonoma (multiple locations)
51 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205214/219-1753
327 NorthPark Center, Dallas, TX 75225
214/378-6216, www.williamssonoma.com
Williams Sonoma offers free demonstration classes, such as a current series on cookies. A new cookbook series, with featured chefs, is also under way at the NorthPark location.
CHEF COOKING CLASSES
Abacus
4511 McKinney, Dallas, TX 75205214/559-3111, www.abacusrestaurant.com
Chef Kent Rathbun's reputation on the national scene is legendary. As a reminder, he is the winner of the well-publicized Food Network's Iron Chef cook-off with Bobby Flay. His monthly evening classes appear on his website and fill up in a flash. Plan far ahead.
The Mozzarella Company
2944 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75215214/741-4072, www.mozzco.com
Cheese-maker, cookbook author and lecturer, Paula Lambert has regularly scheduled classes at her Deep Ellum factory. These vary from hands-on cheese making to cheese and wine pairing classes. Prices are reasonable. Check her website for the full schedule.
Stephan Pyles
1807 Ross Avenue, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75201214/580-7000, www.stephanpyles.com
Founder of the hallowed Southwestern cuisine, Stephan Pyles holds cooking classes in a well-designed private room of his attractive restaurant. Sign up for his newsletter for notification.
Mozzarella Company Classes
DESTINATION COOKING CLASSES
Blackberry Farm
1471 West Millers Cove Road, Walland, TN 37886865/984-9850, www.blackberryfarm.com
Blackberry Farm should be on the radar scrren for those who love food-centered getaways. The schedule for weekend wine and food events is luscious; for example, a late August weekend with Daniel Boulud paired with the vintner of Chateau Latour. Other weekends may feature Patricia Wells or a well-known epicurean collector. Make it a group or girls' weekend and let us know.
La Vie en Perigord
24620 Les Eyzies de Tayac, Dordogne, Francewww.lacombe-perigord.com
A culinary vacation is the operative here. What is more fun, coupled with culinary inspiration, than to spend a week in the Dordogne to learn about food. This means learning by way of truffle hunts and shopping at local farmers' markets, followed by classes with guest chefs, such as Dallas' own Paula Lambert. Paula is the Pied Piper for many Dallas visitors through the recent years, but rumor has it that 2011 may be the last year of Paula's culinary tutelege.
THE CHEF'S LIBRARY
The Essentials of a Cookbook Library
General
Larousse Gastronomique The New York Times Cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking The New James Beard Michael Field’s Cooking School Entertaining Barefoot Contessa at Home The Silver Palate Cookbook The Gourmet Cookbook Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone The Chez Panisse Menu Cookbook The French Laundry CookbookSouthern
The Taste of Country Cooking The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook: Stories and Recipes for Southerners and Would-be SouthernersFrench
Country Cooking of France The Cooking of Southwest France Bistro Cooking Cooking with Daniel Boulud Cooking at Home with a Four-Star ChefItalian
The Fine Art of Italian Cooking Essentials of Classic Italian CookingLatin & Asian
The Essential Cuisines of Mexico Zuni Café Cookbook Madhur Jaffrey’s Indian CookingDesserts
The Cake Bible Death by Chocolate Maida Heater’s Book of Great Desserts How to Bake Desserts Sweet TimesDallas' Own
Dallas Dish Sweet Myrtle and Bitter Honey The Cheese Lover’s Cookbook and Guide The New Texas Cuisine The Mansion on Turtle Creek Cookbook
Magazines & Websites
Epicurious.com
www.epicurious.comWebsite focusing on the recipes of Bon Appétit and the archives of Gourmet Magazine. Great reference for holiday menus.
Bon Appétit
www.bonappetit.comConde Nast's contribution the food magazine field and sibling to the recently discontinued and sorely-missed Gourmet Magazine
Saveur
www.saveur.comSaveur is for people interested the authentic cuisines of the world, tracks recipes and ingredients to their places of origin and illuminates their history, traditions and local flavors. It contains news about the latest in culinary trends, kitchen tips and techniques.
Food & Wine
www.foodandwine.comFood & Wine is the contemporary magazine for elegant dining and entertaining.
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