The Maya Kitchen has a series of cooking classes this month. Young Foodie Hangout features “Instagrammables” for Instagram-worthy recipes and plating; “One-Two-Three Kitchen” teaches basic kitchen knowledge; while “Eat In What You Eat Out” includes recipes inspired by famous fast-food joints and restaurants. Class schedules are May 10-13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee is P7,000.
“Coffee 102” is on May 14, 1-5 p.m. Create delectable drinks like a professional barista. Class fee is P999.
“Basic Culinary” is on May 17-20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and May 31-June 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn cooking fundamentals and international standard techniques of meal preparation. Class fee is P8,000.
“Basic Baking” is on May 24-27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Learn basic baking techniques applicable to small and commercial-scale production of recipes and formulations of quick breads, pies, cookies, cakes and other bread varieties with workshop. Class fee is P7,000.
“Commercial Breads” is on May 28. The hands-on class teaches recipes for coffee buns, ensaymada, cinnamon rolls and oatmeal bread. Class fee is P1,499.
The Maya Kitchen Culinary Center, 8/F Liberty Building, 835 A. Arnaiz Ave., Makati. Tel. 8921185/8925011 local 108; or 0929-6796102; visit themayakitchen.com; e-mail [email protected].
Vegan cooking class
The Vegetarian Kitchen will hold a basic vegetarian and vegan cooking class on May 15, 1-6:30 p.m. Recipes using meat substitutes and vegetables include Pastel de Lengua topped with a flaky crust, Arroz ala Cubana Casserole in a Hash Brown Potato Crust, Traditional Meatless Spanish Caldereta, Mock “Fish” Relleno with Mango Salsa and Eggless Egg Salad Sandwich and “Tuna” Salad Sandwich with Avocado Mayo. All dishes do not contain meat, fish or eggs.
Visit The Vegetarian Kitchen Facebook page or text 0995-4507249.
City of Dreams dinner
Chef Daniel Negreira—CEO and founder of DN Group which manages China’s Marina By DN, named the best Spanish restaurant in China by Spain’s leading news daily El Pais—will be the guest chef at the Tasting Room, City of Dreams Manila, on May 20 and 21.
In a creative “Four Hands Dinner” collaboration with City of Dream Manila’s two-Michelin-starred chef William Mahi, he will present the flavors of Spanish modern cuisine.
This exclusive dinner with wine pairing is priced at P4,788++ per person. Seating is limited for the four-hands dinner.
For inquiries and reservations, call 8008080; e-mail [email protected] ; or visit www.cityofdreams.com.ph.