Which cooking school - Cookin Cajun or The NO School of Cooking?
Looking to take a 2 hour class. Which one would you recommend?
Thank you
Caroline
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We went to the one in the mall and loved it, but I understand that the one in The Quarter is much better. An instructor named Kevin is a commodity.
Spencer
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Caroline,
I can highly recommend the Cookin Cajun school if you get a class with Susan Murphy. My wife and I have attended at least a dozen and it's entertaining , a good meal, and it's possible to learn something if so desired.Susan is a character and we've seen Food Network shows shot there, had great left overs from the high end classes the day before , you just never know. I've heard good things about the New Orleans School also so I'm betting you'll have a good time at either
Larry
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In response to your question, neither.
Check out the savvygourmet.com first. Look at their classes and see if anything interests you. Very innovative and you'll get to interact with very good new orleans chefs.
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Here is a little known secret....Frank Brigtsen has a private schoool,1/2 day. It is about 200 clams per. This ain't no clown cooking recipe book gumbo. We have been to the others, and they are 33% pedestran cooking, 33% entertainment, and the rest, hype and selling. Worth the money, though, for a first timer into cajun/creole cooking. Frank B is of Brigtsen's restaurant, and was for years K-Paul's second. Call Britsen's restaurant for info, or if you get nowhere there, email me and I can dig up the info.
Charles
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Hey! Here is some current New Orleans cooking school information. I was in New Orleans in October 2006 and took a half day cooking class from "New Orleans Cooking Experience" WOW! The class was fantastic! The chef Chiqui was well informed and personable. They have other chefs, too. Frank Brigtsen teaches occasionally, he is a mentor for them. It was $150 per person, well worth it! I even learned how to make a roux in no time flat! I used it for the base for the most amazing turkey gravy this thanksgiving. We also made BBQ Shrimp, crab bisque, pecan crusted catfish and bread pudding! These people are just sweet hearts! Things are finally getting busy again after Katrina. They are located in the house on Bayou Road which is a historic Bed & Breakfast. I called quite a few of the other cooking schools and they seemed like okay, we'll give you information on "how to", but New Orleans Cooking Experience is an amazing EXPERIENCE! I just can't express how the whole thing touched my heart!
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As a native of Louisiana, I have some advice for you: Please keep in mind that New Orleans is NOT true Cajun. New Orleans is Creole. For authentic Cajun, you will need to venture out of New Orleans. The Lafayette area is the heart and capital of Cajun Louisiana.
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The New Orleans Cooking Experience is a good place to learn about Creole food. It's not cheap, but the instructors are good and you're guaranteed a good meal.
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