December 26, 2008, Newsletter Issue #134: Testing the Chef School Temperature Through Part Time Studies

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If you’re thinking of taking a cooking class, make sure to register for classes through a reputable and distinguished school. Sure, community colleges offer a variety of general interest courses and part-time studies, but the curriculum might not be cutting edge. Community college classes are perfect for anyone looking for general interest courses through continuing education, but for something as specialized as cooking, you want a school that can offer you hands-on training in a state of the art kitchen. It doesn’t hurt when you’re taught by the best in the business either.

Not everyone wants to learn how to become a chef, but if you’re even the least bit curious, taking one or two evening courses at a good cooking school is a great way to test the waters. Taking a short evening course (anywhere from twelve to fifteen hours) gives you the opportunity to work with head chefs in the specialty of your choice. Some people are all about the pastry whereas others appreciate the art of bread making.

If you’ve been entertaining the thought of going to chef school, chances are you’ve glanced at a few chef schools already. Some amateur courses offered in New York City are short but utilize the same high quality curriculum as the full time programs. Of course, not everyone lives in New York, but for people serious about cooking (even amateur cooks) it’s worth considering a short-term sabbatical. Who knows … you might love it enough to return for a full time program.

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