Culinary Adventures

Effective January 2022:  All students (including non-credit students enrolled in any on-campus courses or off-site clinical) will be required to provide Middlesex Community College proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to coming on-campus.  More info will follow on the documentation process for non-credit students.  

NEW Seasons Wine Pairing

Join us for three exciting evenings tasting wines!  Our first session will focus on Cabernet Sauvignon.  With such a widely grown grape, tasting notes can vary across the world. Gaining the reputation as the most planted grape. California Cabernets can be fruity, while French Cabernets have notes of blackberries and tobacco. This red pairs perfectly with hard aged cheeses. Our second session will focus on Pinot Noir.  Pinot Noir is a light red and one of the most popular red wines out there. It can be light or medium body with low tannins making it very enjoyable even for newcomers. Most commonly known for hints of berries, it pairs deliciously with smoked salmon & goat cheese. The final session will focus on Syrah/Shiraz.  Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape, they just come from different countries. Syrah is typically associated with France and is known to be tart and less complex than its Australian counterpart Shiraz. This is juicy with notes of blackberry and plum. With medium tannin and acidity this full-bodied wine is bold but not spicy. Pairs well with spicier food and creamy cheeses.  Please note: There is a $25 supply fee per session due on the evening of class payable via cash or check to CNCPT6.  This class is located off campus at CNCPT6, 103 Market Street, Lowell, MA 01852 (2 hours) $139.00

 4/19      6:30pm - 8:30pm             Wednesday       
OFF CAMPUS     Wine Session: Cabernet Sauvignon
Course Number: PER 589 80       CRN: 20245        
Professor Chef Chi Tashi

 5/3        6:30pm - 8:30pm             Wednesday       
OFF CAMPUS     Wine Session: Pinot Noir
Course Number: PER 589 81       CRN: 20246        
Professor Chef Chi Tashi

 5/17      6:30pm - 8:30pm             Wednesday       
OFF CAMPUS     Wine Session: Syrah/Shiraz
Course Number: PER 589 82       CRN: 20247        
Professor Chef Chi Tashi

 

NEW Untraditional Cooking Classes with Chef Chi Tashi

What if we told you that our cooking class was not in a kitchen, but rather in an art gallery? Explore non- traditional methods of cooking, creating one of a kind dishes that will expand the imagination just as much as your pallet. The only question left to ask is, is it food, or is it art? Led by CNCPT6 Executive Chef Chi Tashi, these classes will focus on the use of Tuna Tartar, Scallops Crudo, and Harvest Meze.  Sign up for just one or all three!  Please note: There is a $25 supply fee due on the evening of class payable via cash or check to CNCPT6.  All class sessions will take place off campus at CNCPT6, 103 Market Street, Lowell, MA 01852 (2 hours) $119

05/08    11:30am - 1:30pm           Monday             
OFF CAMPUS     Class Session: Tuna Tartar              
Course Number: PER 590 80       CRN: 20242        
Professor Chef Chi Tashi

05/17    11:30am - 1:30pm           Wednesday       
OFF CAMPUS     Class Session: Scallops Crudo
Course Number: PER 590 81       CRN: 20243        
Professor Chef Chi Tashi

05/24    6:30pm - 8:30pm             Wednesday       
OFF CAMPUS     Class Session: Harvest Meze
Course Number: PER 590 82       CRN: 20244        
Professor Chef Chi Tashi
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Love & Chocolate Cake

Nothing says I love you more than a Valentine’s Day cake. Give your sweetie a romantic treat in this fun 3-dimentional fondant cake decorating class. (2 hours) $79

2/06      4:30pm - 6:30pm             Monday             
Online with Class Meeting Times
Course Number: PER 678 75       CRN: 19991        
Professor SAVINO

Art of Frosting Basket Weave and Flowers

Nothings better than homemade frosting decorated in the timeless basket weave design.  Turn your frosting basket weave cake into any type of theme, Easter, Christmas, Spring, Autumn even a wedding shower theme.  We will be covering all the basic techniques to cake decorating such as frosting a cake, cutting and filling decorating bags.  Also you will learn how to make beautiful clusters of frosting roses, daisies, vines and leaves to complete the cake with grace.  Everything is provided for in the cost of the supply fee of $20 due at the first class.  Just show up and have fun learning about cake decorating.  (2 hours) $79

3/06      4:30pm - 6:30pm             Monday             
Online with Class Meeting Times
Course Number: PER 676 75                      CRN: 19993         Professor SAVINO     


Strawberry Inlay Cake Design

In this class you will learn how to make a strawberry inlayed cake design using only fresh ingredients like strawberries, fresh flowers and homemade whip-cream.  Once you learn how to make this perfect spring time favorite, you will be using this design for many occasions like birthdays, showers and more!  (2 hours) $75

3/27      4:30pm - 6:30pm             Monday             
Online with Class Meeting Times            
Course Number: PER 599 75       CRN: 20119        
Professor SAVINO
          

How to Make a Buttercream Terrazzo Cake

April showers bring May flowers for this spring time buttercream cake decorating class. You will learn how to make a 3-dimensional terrazzo buttercream flower pot. Spring ahead with this perfect cake centerpiece that will dazzle anyone. No experience is necessary. (2 hours) $75
NOTE:  This course takes place off campus at the Nesmith House, located at 229 Andover Street, Lowell, MA 01852

4/03      4:30pm - 6:30pm             Monday             
OFF CAMPUS
Course Number: PER 600 80       CRN: 20118        
Professor SAVINO
          

Cupcakes Galore

Cupcakes are one of the hottest trends in the dessert industry right now. In this class you will learn how to decorate for a variety of special occasions. Everyone will go home with an array of decorated cupcakes, recipes and ideas. No experience is necessary.  (4 hours) $99
NOTE:  This course takes place off campus at the Nesmith House, located at 229 Andover Street, Lowell, MA 01852

5/01 - 5/08         4:30pm - 6:30pm             Mondays           
OFF CAMPUS
Course Number: PER 674 80                      CRN: 19992         Professor SAVINO          

     

 

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