Bugbitten, maybe they let students use their own knives after they inspect them?
I'm sure they'll keep you busy but maybe you'll get to see some of the area while you're there. The FDR Home and the Vanderbilt Mansion are very interesting if you like history. Rhinebeck is a charming old town. I'm so jealous! Maybe you could write a Column on the experience for Food52?
Carla, the course is what they call Boot Camp. The term is derived from the basic training one get's in the first days in the military. http://enthusiasts.ciachef.edu/boot-camp-faqs/
The core idea (as I understand) is to cover the basic techniques of sauté, braise, roasting, etc. Much knife work, I'm sure. Certainly I'll be eating well, and lots of help with the clean-up!
Alas, no checkered pants :) The school provides an apron, but we are free to wear whatever pants we'd like. London summer weather is so iffy that I'll probably bring several options to make sure I'm either warm or cool enough. Here is the course I'll be doing: http://www.leiths.com/enthusiasts-courses/one-week-intermediate-course1/. What course are you taking at CIA?
How exciting! For my 30th, I'm taking a week-long course at Leith's in London. I emailed them about bringing my own knifes but they said they would provide everything and to not bother. I hope you enjoy your time at CIA!
Thanks, Peg O' My Heart, it is an awesome present. Not sure if I should bring my own paring and chef's knives over to Hyde Park, or go with the loaners they offer, probably Victorianox. I know I'll miss the sound mine make when they hit the countertop.
Funny comment about the checkerboard pants. If I measure the gift according to the pants, it's about a thousand per leg. Five days, though!
Thank you, Tarragon. I don't know if this course will be under or over my abilities. About all I know is that I get a chef's uniform.
When it's done, I'll try to give something of a report. Best
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I'm sure they'll keep you busy but maybe you'll get to see some of the area while you're there. The FDR Home and the Vanderbilt Mansion are very interesting if you like history. Rhinebeck is a charming old town. I'm so jealous! Maybe you could write a Column on the experience for Food52?
The core idea (as I understand) is to cover the basic techniques of sauté, braise, roasting, etc. Much knife work, I'm sure. Certainly I'll be eating well, and lots of help with the clean-up!
Funny comment about the checkerboard pants. If I measure the gift according to the pants, it's about a thousand per leg. Five days, though!
When it's done, I'll try to give something of a report. Best