THE CENTER for Culinary Arts (CCA) Manila offers the Young Chef’s Academy (YCA) as a year-round short course for children and teens. It was previously held only every summer through the Young Chef’s Boot Camp.
The two-hour classes will be held Tuesday-Sunday for four weeks at the CCA Kitchen, 3/L, Eastwood Mall, Libis, QC.
CCA continuing education programs manager Gigi Angkaw said they decided to make YCA a year-long course based on the positive response from students and parents.
The Little Chefs category is for children 3-6 years old, accompanied by a parent/ guardian, 10 a.m.-12 noon. It covers No-Bake Cookies; Fun-shaped Sandwiches; Smiley Pizza; Muffins and Cupcake Deco; and Shakes, Smoothies and Sundaes. Chef Peachy Mathay, who used to handle the Chef’s Boot Camp, heads.
Junior Chef Cuisine for 7-10-year-olds, 1-3 p.m., offers Incredible Edible Egg Dishes, Chicken 3 Ways, Baking for Fun, and Restaurant Faves. Chef instructors will do the demo for each recipe and ensure that each student understands the basics of cooking and food preparation. CCA Kitchen’s studio is equipped with flat-screen TV monitors for an interactive experience.
Lastly, Teen Cuisine for 11-16-year-olds, 4-6 p.m., teaches more advanced recipes under the themes Rice Toppings and Stir-fry; Munch and Crunch Appetizers; Toss and Turn Pizza and Pasta; and Choco Loco Bakes and Desserts.
Apron, toque, recipes are included; and they can take home the food they cooked. Students can also avail of a promo bundle package to save on the rate of each class.
Call 4264840, 9942520, 9942530, 9942540.
Bartending seminar
The Golden Treasure Skills and Development Program will conduct a one-day seminar on bartending and bar operations May 21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at College of Social Work and Community Development, Magsaysay Ave., corner Ylanan St., University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.
The hands-on training seminar will cover topics on basic tools and equipment of a bartender, preparation techniques, serving etiquette and tasting. Lunch and snacks will be served and materials needed for the seminar will be provided. A certificate of completion will be handed to all participants after the seminar. Call 4211577, 9136551, 4367826, 4337601; visit www.GoldenTreasureSkills.com.