201025 Tue Apr 29 15:17:49 -0700 2003 5 18 Manhattan 0 1071956 I'm looking for one of those multi-class programs that take you through all the essentials of cooking - knife technique, sauteeing, grilling, etc. I see from some online research you've got Institute of Culinary Education offering several multi class options for $600 or so, and the French Culinary Insitute has that "hard core" 5 grand 22 week course. Has anyone tried these options, or have any other suggestions? Again, I'm not looking for "speciality", one time courses, rather multiple sessions that cover the basics. Thanks! Tue Apr 29 15:17:49 -0700 2003 0 chowdernyc 1 1071959 Culinary Explorers has a three class session called Kitchen Confidence for about $200 (I think) they also have a follow up three class intermediate level. A friend took it and enjoyed the class a lot. You can check them out at this site: Link: http://www.culinaryexplorers.com Tue Apr 29 15:39:37 -0700 2003 1071956 0 sakura 1 1072038 The "Tech" series that you saw at Institute for Culinary Education are excellent. I took Techniques of Fine Cooking I a few years ago and learned a lot. Since then I've taken numerous other classes, but Tech 1 gave me a terrific foundation. The first of the 5 sessions will give you a good introduction to knife skills, but if you want to start off really well, you might consider taking Knife Skills 1 beforehand. Wed Apr 30 10:12:56 -0700 2003 1071956 0 Dave 1 1072079 A slightly more involved course can be taken from New School - a monthlong program (4 hours a day 5 days a week) and from experience most of the people take it less to become professionals and more to become more comfortable/confident in the kitchen (plus some waitrons in there who just want to know what the back of the house is up to). Frustratingly paced for a potential chef (it's no Kump/ICE/FCI, but what are you gonna do?) Classes are limited to 24. It's more expensive than the others mentioned, but, as I said, it's more involved. A nice medium twixt the big guys and the one offs. THM Wed Apr 30 15:49:38 -0700 2003 1071956 0 THM 1 1072212 I took the techniques of french cooking (I) several years ago at the Peter Kump school, and it was excellent. I also took the Pastry (I) class and was thrilled with it. Thu May 01 17:17:06 -0700 2003 1071956 0 peety 1 4933517 I know this is an old post, but does anyone know of any other places to take classess. I am trying to find some on Provencal cooking. I was supposed to take one at ICE this past winter, but I had to cancel it because of a death in the family. Thanks for any help! In NJ, I really like Cook n Tell in Colts Neck and in Classic Thyme in Westfield. Mon Aug 10 11:25:16 -0700 2009 1071956 14274 Angelina