Community Events and Entertainment (CEE) Network Culinary Arts held its in-house graduation ceremony for the Basic pastry and Baking course at the Food Academy on Friday. Graduates of the course received their certificates signed by the master chefs and trainers followed by group and individual photos taken documenting their products on the fourth and final week of the course. CEE Network also launched Asian Cuisine, the school’s newest course.
In an interview with leading Master Chef Cris Ricafort, he said that the course is beneficial for anyone, as it teaches and guides students to learn basic skills in baking and pastry making. “This is a step by step course and we under the close supervision from our trainers and mentors implement guidelines based on the syllabus, which includes procedures and exact ingredients to come up with good products,” stated Ricafrote. He added that the course itself is essential for those who may wish to start a business when they return home for good.
Master Chef Francis Dave Baliling lauded the class for being a tool for individuals to study their passion for cooking and baking. “This may be a lifestyle cooking and baking class but we ensure that our students do not graduate without acquiring the skills and knowledge of what the course requires,” added Baliling.
The course includes four Fridays with hands-on three-hour classes in a fully equipped venue; The Food Academy is located at a retail hypermarket in Shuwaikh. Courses include; Basic, Advance and Commercial Baking and Pastry, International Cuisine, and its newest course is Asian Cuisine Course, which include cuisines of Japan, China, Thailand and Korea.
“The course is ideal for those who may want to prepare popular dishes from these countries such as Tom Yum Kung from Thailand or Maki and Sashimi from Japan,” commented Hajjah Noor Jarifah Lomondot, spouse of the Philippine Ambassador to Kuwait and graduate and trainer at CEE Network. The course will also provide brief introductions to the cuisines. Four master chefs will lead each of the class and will be closely mentored by Trainers. The course will start on 8 November from 9 am till 12 noon. Advanced Baking and Pastry for those who may wish to enhance their skills and cake decorating is offered in the afternoon from 3 pm till 6 pm.
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