Good news for anyone who enjoys cooking and baking just as much as eating. The Culinary Institute of America San Antonio at the Pearl offers classes to the public as part of their Food Enthusiast program. These classes include everything from boot camps to wine and beverage classes and are held at the CIA Kitchen. Known as Saturday Kitchens, these classes are fun cooking and baking classes that anyone can enjoy. Each class consists of a day of learning, a chance to explore a specific passion or new interest and a delicious lunch. Attendees will receive instruction and guidance from expert CIA chefs and well as an official CIA apron and chef’s hat. (The Culinary Institute of America San Antonio, 2016)

For the month of October some of the classes include:
October 15 –
Fall Flatbreads & Pizza – attendees will be able to master the art of pizza and flatbreads from dough making to picking out the best ingredients. They will also get to enjoy a sample of the items prepared.
The Many Flavors of Texas – attendees will be introduced to the five unique cultures that make up the many flavors of Texas – from BBQ and flavors of the Gulf to cowboy chic, Tex-Mex and the comfort foods of the South. They will be preparing a dish that represents each of these styles.
October 22 –
Bistros and Brasseries – attendees will be preparing delicious bistro classics such as hearty stews, rustic tarts and simple yet elegant desserts.

Upcoming classes include An Indian Feast, Chinese Cuisine and Hors D’Oeuvres for the Holidays. November and December classes will be specifically designed for the holidays. More information including classes, times, dates and fees can be found online.

The Culinary Institute of America – San Antonio
312 Pearl Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 554-6400