Join the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute Chefs for a wide variety of cooking classes. Learn the fundamentals and new techniques for cooking and baking. Each workshop consists of hands-on professional training. The cost for each class is $50. Students need to be at least 16 years old to register for these classes, or come with an adult. Classes meet 6 to 9 p.m. The refund deadline for community cooking classes is five business days prior to the class date. For more information or to register, those interested can call (541) 888-7328.

All classes are scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute in Coos Bay.

Summer Term 2010 Class Schedule:

CRT*0130*65 SUMMER TIME BREADS
Chef Powers will be teaching a class about breads that fit the summer dining style . . . flat breads from Italy to India that can be baked on a grill or in the oven and the toppings to match these breads.
Instructor: Chef Tina Powers, CMB CEPC
Date: Monday, June 28, 2010
Time: 6 - 9 p.m.

CRT*0130*66 SUMMER ENTERTAINING
As the weather gets warmer it’s time to heat up your grill and get cooking outdoors with some great summer foods. OCCI’s newest Chef, Randy Torres, will share some of his favorite summer time fair using some of the season’s best products. Learn the art of grilled baby back ribs, lemon lime chicken, refreshing tomato watermelon salad and other summer classics.
Instructor: Chef Randy Torres, CEC
Date: Monday, July 12, 2010
Time: 6 - 9 p.m.

CRT*0130*67 VIETNAMESE CUISINE
Sample flavors and learn to cook dishes from the Mekong Delta all the way to Hanoi. We’ll prepare authentic dishes from this very exciting cuisine. Dishes will include: Nem Cuon Song (Fresh Spring Rolls with Shrimp), Goi Chay (Cucumber and Tofu Salad), and Authentic Pho (Rice Noodle Soup with Beef).
Instructor: Chef Ann Nguyen
Date: Monday, August 2
Time: 6 - 9 p.m.

Fall Term 2010 Class Schedule:

Coming soon!