Those insights have helped her become a better baker, Daniels said. ![]() She gave an example of the molecular differences between baking powder and baking soda. But she never knew “why” certain things behaved the way they did. ![]() Pastry chef Kiara Daniels, 27, compared baking to science and math because of the emphasis on precise measurements and knowing how ingredients work together. Yek, a classically trained chef and a chemical engineer, stressed that there’s a lot more math and chemistry that culinary school. Grace Yek, who developed the bachelor’s degree tract, described it as a “rigorous applied science program” that’s “very hands-on and industry aware.” She noted that when students complete their coursework, they’ll have a “precise yet intuitive approach to food.” The second two years of the four-year program are based mostly in the science of food. Upper-level coursework includes food ingredient functionality, food product design and development, sensory evaluation and testing, food microbiology, and other preparation for professional careers. They use equipment such as PH meters and a viscometer to best understand properties of food such as acidity and consistency. They work out of the state-of-the-art culinary and baking laboratories at the highly regarded Midwest Culinary Institute on Cincinnati State’s Clifton campus. Students focus on fundamentals of culinary arts for their first two years. “This program gave me a chance to develop a career in this industry that allows me to balance life at work and home while still being able to express my love for food,” Tafoya added. She also didn’t know if working long hours in someone else’s kitchen was the professional path she wanted to take. The Cincinnati native joked about being intimidated by the prospect of opening her own eatery. But I’ve learned I can do something amazing, have fun doing something new with every day even if I’m not always cooking,” she said. “I thought I had to own my own businesses to do something in the food business. Tafoya is starting a full-time job with Perfetti Van Melle - a Dutch-Italian multinational company of confectionery and gum - after graduation. (Spectrum News 1/Casey Weldon)įor some students, the courses just taught them the chemistry needed to unlock the flavors in ingredients and make them a better chef. Please do not attend Cooking School class(es) if you or your guests have, or have been exposed to, any communicable diseases including cold, flu, etc.Mayra Tafoya (second from right) is one of 10 members of the first cohort to graduate from Cincinnati State's Culinary and Food Science program. Please be aware that our products, prepared items, and cooking school facilities may have had contact with the following food allergens: fish, eggs, milk, wheat, peanuts, soybeans, sesame, tree nuts, and shellfish. Publix reserves the right to change recipes or substitute instructors for any reason. Publix may cancel classes not meeting enrollment standards, in which case any payment remitted will be refunded. You must be 21 years of age or older to drink alcoholic beverages. Class is for adults only (18 years of age or older). Price includes recipes, demonstration, and samples of the food prepared. Full payment for all classes is required at time of registration. Cancellations must be made 72 hours in advance of the class for a refund. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Master new skills as you work together, side by side, with our chefs to create an amazing meal. We recommend wearing sturdy, comfortable footwear and please come prepared to work standing up alongside our chefs, for the majority of the class. Wine will be sampled, but you must be 21 years of age or older to drink alcoholic beverages. No children allowed unless otherwise specified. This class is for adults 18 years of age and older only. ![]() Ricotta and Peach Tartine with Toasted Pecans & Honey.Beer-Battered Fried Cod with Malt Vinegar Aioli.Roasted Avocado Snapper with Charred Corn and Queso Fresco Relish.Grilled Salmon with Ginger-Pickled Quail Eggs and Hoisin Rice Bowl.Make plans with a few friends to learn some new fish preparations!
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