18 Gourmet Chocolates for All Occasions hands on course

Saturday Apr 18, 2015 - 10 am - Come join one of our chefs in this informative and yet very hands-on course that will cover several of the most popular and exotic flavors of chocolate today. It may lead you down a new career path or simply bring more joy and pride to your gift giving. In this introductory yet highly focused course in chocolate fundamentals, participants can learn to apply basic techniques of tempering, molding, and piping to create edible works of chocolate art. 

The fundamental theory behind the chemistry and physics of chocolate will be emphasized to give students a solid foundation to begin creating their own recipes for molded candies and truffles. Students will also receive tips on how to properly store and display chocolates for their guests and friends.

Examples of resulting products using various techniques include:

- Decorative molded confections

- Chocolate ganache variations

- Assorted bonbons and truffles

- Chocolate decorations

Each participant will also leave with a variety of products for their enjoyment and sharing at home so please don’t forget to bring containers for transport. This is a great course for friends, so don’t hesitate to sign up with someone you can share these new skills with for years to come. Everyone will have a great time learning and tasting together. This course requires no previous kitchen or cooking experience, but due to the nature of this course and the work performed in our professional kitchen, participants must wear long pants, long sleeves, and flat, closed-toe shoes. Course length is approximate and will vary with the number of participants and other factors. Due to the use of alcohol in some of the course recipes, all participants of this course are required to be age 21 or older.  Price: $129   For more info visit website. 

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
420 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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