July and August Schedule

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1 Community Education: Culinary Classes The Community Education program at UA Pulaski Technical College provides individuals of all ages in central Arkansas opportunities for personal and professional development through short, non-credit classes. Our website is currently under construction. Please register for classes by contacting Kristin Howell by phone at ext or by at Participants must be18 years or older. Kids between the ages of may register, but must be accompanied by an adult also registered for the classes. July and August Schedule Tuesday, July 10 Cupcakes and Buttercream Flowers From start to finish bake and ice one dozen cupcakes with Pastry Chef Jeremiah Mesker! Gain knowledge and skill exploring different icing techniques. Learn useful time saving tips making cupcake batter. Leave the class prepared to make your next buttercream bouquet! Where: Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute (CAHMI), I-30 Frontage Rd, Little Rock, AR Instructor: Jeremiah Mesker

2 Thursday, July 12 Sugar Cookie Decorating Create your own personalized cookies! In this class, Chef Lea will take you through a step-by-step journey of how to make and decorate the perfect sugar cookie. During the class you will learn tricks for cookie baking, decorating, icing preparation, and marble designs. You will leave the class with a dozen cookies and copies of the recipes. Where: Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute (CAHMI), I-30 Frontage Rd, Little Rock, AR Instructor: Chocla Lea Tuesday, July 17 Sweet and Savory Crepes Express your creativity in this class by learning how to make both sweet and savory crepes. Expose your pallet to some of the best flavor combos imaginable. Learn how to make the perfect crepe and wow family and friends back home! Where: Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute (CAHMI), I-30 Frontage Rd, Little Rock, AR Instructor: Jeremiah Mesker

3 Thursday, July 19 Chocolate and Wine Pairing Bake, pair, taste, enjoy! Is chocolate and wine pairing an art or science? To discover the answer to this question and more, please join Chocolate Expert Carmen Portillo, owner of Cocoa Belle Chocolates, in this interactive course where you will make a scrumptious chocolate treat. Then, you will explore how to identify, evaluate, and make the most of the unique flavors, textures, and aromas of a variety of wines and chocolates. Most important, you will leave with the confidence you need to create satisfying and oftentimes surprising chocolate and wine matches for effortless enjoyment! Age: Must be 21 years or older. Cost: $75 Where: Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute (CAHMI), I-30 Frontage Rd, Little Rock, AR Room: Confectionary Lab Instructor: Carmen Portillo of Cocoa Belle Chocolates Tuesday, July 24 Petit Four Cakes These bite-sized cakes are full of flavor! Learn how to layer these petite morsels with a variety of buttercreams, jams, and chocolate. Each participant with cut, dip, decorate, and take home two dozen petit fours. Where: Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute (CAHMI), I-30 Frontage Rd, Little Rock, AR Instructor: Jan Lewandowski

4 Thursday, July 26 Cost: $75 When: 5:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Where: Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute (CAHMI), I-30 Frontage Rd, Little Rock, AR Instructor: Wendy Schay French Croissant Workshop Let Chef Wendy Schay teach you how to make buttery, layered French croissants. This hands-on class will cover every step of croissant making including mixing, shaping, proofing, and baking. You will bake beautiful plain, chocolate-filled, and savory ham and cheese croissants. After class, you will have produced a dozen croissants to take home, plus all the recipes used to take home and impress your friends and family. Thursday, July 26 Cinnamon Rolls Your friends and family won't forget waking up to the sweet smells of butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar permeating through the house from your fresh baked cinnamon rolls! Want to know how it is done? Join Chef Chocla Lea in the kitchen to find out! During class you will learn the basic techniques of creating a sweet dough which include mixing, kneading, rolling, handshaping your rolls, and properly proofing. You will also see a demonstration on how to make pecan sticky buns. Wait until you taste these warm treats straight out of the oven! Take home a half dozen big cinnamon rolls that you bake, recipes, and the knowledge to recreate these sweet treats at home. Where: Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute (CAHMI), I- 30 Frontage Rd, Little Rock, AR Room: Confectionary Lab Instructor: Chocla Lea

5 Tuesday, July 31 TARTS! Fruit tarts, custard tarts, ganache tarts, oh my! The possibilities are endless with this crowd pleasing dessert. Making dough and filling molds, learn some tricks of the trade to making homemade tarts that are quick and easy! Each person will leave with two delicious tarts. Where: Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute (CAHMI), I-30 Frontage Rd, Little Rock, AR Instructor: Jeremiah Mesker Thursday, August 9 Cupcakes and Icing From start to finish bake and ice one dozen cupcakes with Pastry Chef Randy Adamson! Gain knowledge and skill exploring different icing techniques. Learn useful time saving tips making cupcake batter. Leave the class prepared to make your next wonderful creations! Where: Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute (CAHMI), I-30 Frontage Rd, Little Rock, AR Instructor: Randy Adamson

6 Tuesday, August 14 The Art of Pie: Baked and Cream Pies Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies and Brownies Learn how to make delicious dairy-free and egg-free chocolate chip cookies and brownies. These tempting treats will shock the sceptics and will have everyone saying yum! Where: Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute (CAHMI), I-30 Frontage Rd, Little Rock, AR Instructor: Jeremiah Mesker Tuesday, August 21 Biscuits, Scones, and Muffins Biscuits, scones, and muffins are delectable staples that can elevate any brunch table. Learn how to make them sweet. Then, transform them into savory sensations. Discover the power that dough can possess and gain insight on how to predict the final outcome by exploring the dough. Leave with a dozen of each biscuits, scones, and muffins. Thursday, August 16 Impress your friends and family by learning how to make the best baked and cream pies! Join Chef Chocla Lea as she teaches you the best techniques for making flaky pie crusts with different style edges and lattice work. You will leave class with your own freshly baked pies, a lot of baking secrets, pie recipes, and remembrances of an informative and fun evening. Each participant will bake and take home an apple pie or chocolate cream! Don t miss out on this class favorite! Where: Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute (CAHMI), I-30 Frontage Rd, Little Rock, AR Room: Community Kitchen Instructor: Jeremiah Mesker Instructor: Chocla Lea Where: Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute (CAHMI), I-30 Frontage Rd, Little Rock, AR 72210

7 When: 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Where: Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute (CAHMI), I- 30 Frontage Rd, Little Rock, AR Instructor: Randy Adamson Thursday, August 23 Pate a Choux Learn how to make mouthwatering pastries like cream puffs, profiteroles, and eclairs. You are sure to impress with these delicious treats that are a welcome addition to any dessert table. Classic French Macarons Where: Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute (CAHMI), I-30 Frontage Rd, Little Rock, AR Instructor: Chocla Lea

8 Thursday, August 30 Impress your friends and family with delicate, delectable macarons right from your own kitchen. These quintessentially French cookies can be tricky to make, but Chef Chocla Lea will walk you through every step of the process. We ll cover the essentials from meringue making to macronage, piping with precision to achieving the perfect pied (foot). Please register for classes by contacting Kristin Howell by phone at ext or by at