Gourmet Cooking Classes

Cheese Making Classes with Cladia Lucero

Imagine making fresh mozzarella, chevre, ricotta and other delicious cheeses in your own kitchen...you CAN! Learn how to economically treat yourself, your friends and family to the freshest natural cheese around while having fun with a relaxing ancient skill. Class instructor Claudia Lucero is a local cheesemaker and owner of Urban Cheesecraft, a business that provides cheesemaking kits and supplies to Portland, Oregon and beyond. Classes include recipes, handouts, abundant in-class samples and small to-go samples of the class’s creations. Cheese-making kits and supplies will be on hand for optional purchase.

HEC4CG Creamy Goat Cheese
1/26/2012
Do it yourself, learn to make easy goat cheese (Chevre) from a local cheese maker. This hands-on class will give you the skills to make creamy goat cheese and give you the confidence for more challenging cheeses. Students will try several variations, such as herbed logs; spice layered wheels and even a honeyed goat cheese. $30 for supplies and complete cheese-making kit payable to Urban Cheesecraft collected on day of class.

HEC4CGF Simple Fresh Cheese
2/16/12
Do it yourself versions of Farmers' cheeses are widely used around the world because they are delicious, great as vegetarian proteins and incredibly easy to make. These citric acid based cheeses soak up spices and sauces because they don't melt. You can broil, simmer and even fry them. Each student will take home a rustic wheel of cheese. $30 for supplies and complete cheese-making kit payable to Urban Cheesecraft collected on day of class.

HEC4EM Easy Mozzarella
3/8/2012
If you have made simple cheeses like ricotta or paneer, go to the next level with this easy mozzarella. A local cheese maker will show you that making fresh mozzarella, using rennet and an easy folding technique is within your reach in a hour. This hands-on workshop will detail every step and leave you with a batch of curds to heat and fold at home allowing you to taste the freshest results possible. $30 for supplies and complete cheese making kit payable to Urban Cheesecraft collected on day of class.

Wine Tasting classes by Court Carrier

Court Carrier is the Program Director for the Hospitality and Tourism Program at Mt. Hood Community College, and has spent the past 22 years directing and instructing many international and domestic students in the program. He is the Chairman of the Oregon Wine Brotherhood Education and Scholarship committee, a member of the Society of Wine Educators. He did his Masters Thesis on Beverage Management in the Hospitality and Tourism industry. He was trained by Phil DeVito, Maitre D and Sommelier at Salishan Lodge, a Wine Spectator Magazine Grand Award Winning Restaurant. He has been the wine instructor for the college program for 10 years or more now!

HEC2WA Wines of the World: United States
1/9, 1/17, 1/23, 1/30/12
6-8:50pm
This is the first in a series of courses to learn what is behind the label in that bottle of wine. Develop an appreciation for the product of viniculture; discussion will center around the history, cultivation, production and storage of wine all United States wine-production areas. Component tasting will be an integral part of each class. Prerequisite: Student must be 21 years of age and have proof of photo ID.

HEC2WB Wines of the World: France and Italy
2/6, 2/13, 2/20/12
6-9:20pm
This is the second in a series of courses to learn what is behind the label in that bottle of wine. Develop an appreciation for the product of viniculture; discussion will center around the history, cultivation, production and storage of wine from Western Europe, including France, Italy and Germany. Component tasting will be an integral part of each class. Prerequisite: Student must be 21 years of age and have proof of photo ID.

HEC2WC Wines of the World: Other Countries
2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19/12
6-8:50pm
This is the third in a series of courses to learn what is behind the label in that bottle of wine. Develop an appreciation for the product of viniculture; discussion will center around the history, cultivation, production and storage of wine from Eastern Europe and the Southern Hemisphere. Component tasting will be an integral part of each class. Prerequisite: Student must be 21 years of age and have proof of photo ID.

HEC4CD Professional Cake Decorating
1/10-2/28/2012
Prepare for a career in the professional cake decorating industry or learn to decorate like a "pro" for friends and family. You will master decorating techniques and achieve current industry standards for production. Recognition of Completion certificate awarded upon completion. This class is for all levels. No experience is necessary.