We’ve all made at least one - a cake that was meant to be the beautiful end of a great meal and instead lives on as the object of family ridicule at every gathering since. Lopsided, crumby, sinkhole in the middle … no more! Chef Jim DeWan, with an assist from Chef Marilyn McNabb, gives us the tools to frost like a pro. Read his March 19 article in the Trib here.
Frosting a cake like a pro
March 20, 2008 — chiclibraryGet Smart(er)
March 19, 2008 — chiclibrary
The CIA’s Professional Chef Discover Series is a collection of free, 24-7 online courses on a variety of culinary subjects. The classes feature recipes, technique, streaming video, downloads, and more.
Le Grand Buffet Pâtissier
March 13, 2008 — chiclibrary
Chef Christian Faure is currently visiting CHIC from LCB Ottawa. That’s him, to the left.
On Tuesday, March 18, Chef Faure and the CHIC P&B instructors will host a pastry buffet.
We are all invited to attend the event - it begins at 5:30 in the upstairs foyer. Don’t miss your opportunity to see and taste the work of our talented baking faculty.
Chef Faure will conduct an all-school demo on Thursday, March 20 at 1:00 p.m. in Room 207. He will produce a chocolate showpiece.
Allons-y!
CHIC Bleusletter - March Issue
March 10, 2008 — chiclibrary
The latest edition of the CHIC Bleusletter is here!
Follow this link to download your copy (please be patient if downloading on campus - the file is big and will take time to load).
Or, click here to download:
There will be print copies available in the LRC and at the reception desk Tuesday, March 18.
Interested in working on the student newsletter? Contact Deb Bacon dbacon@chicnet.org.
Parles tu Français? Hablas Español?
March 6, 2008 — chiclibrary
The LRC now offers language partners for Spanish and French. Add conversation to your language learning by making an appointment with John Cagle (French) or Maria Obregon (Spanish).
John and Maria will help you bring the vocabulary and grammar you’ve learned so far to life. You will improve your comprehension, pronunciation, and have fun, too.
Sign up for a session with a language partner today!
Culinaria
March 3, 2008 — chiclibrary
The LRC has the following editions of Culiaria:
France, Germany, Greece, Spain, Italy, United States, Russia, and European Specialties.
The Culinaria series features ingredients, culture, cooking, beverages, and more. These books are a great addition to your research mise.
