Culinary Institute of America
Basic Bootcamp
November 17-21, 2008
Ron, Jason, and Dan celebrated Jason's 50th birthday by taking a 5-day intensive cooking bootcamp at the famous Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Our Instructor was Chef DeShectler or Chef D. We had a great time and learned everything from basic knife skills to a variety of cooking types and preparations.
Here are our class members (thanks Sean!)
Here are the photos I took from the week. Enjoy.
Dan Smigrod took a wide variety of great photos which can be viewed here.
Throughout the 5 days I took a wide variety of videos of Chef D demonstrations and reviews of our efforts. They are somewhat large so be patient. These files will download to your computer to play (older method).
Tying Up a Chicken
Potato Demo
Polenta Cutting
Pan Tossing
Making Spaetzle
Making Pasta
Jasons Birthday Cake
Day 4 Student Results
Day 4 Critique
Cutting-Slicing-Chopping
Chicken Carving Demo
Chicken and Beef Preparation
Chicken Saute
Bootcamp Final Exam Critique
Blender Basics
Culinary Institute of America
Best of Bootcamp
October 31 - November 3 2017
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In my second trip to the CIA I was accompanied by David Bernstein (nephew) and Caryn Bernstein (sis-in-law) as a present for David's graduation from Tufts University. David chose the Best of Bootcamp, being very familiar with basic cooking skills (self taught). We had a blast. Great classmates, lots of fun, laughter, and, of course great food! Our instructor was Chef David Bruno who was excellent and a joy to be around. Below are all of the recipes and the video demonstrations along with some candid photos from our class. Bon Appetit!
VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS (These should open in a new window and play immediately)
Chicken Frenching Number 2 (In case you didn't get it the first time)
Eggs Benedict - Including Making Hollandaise