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The newest ACI evening class is now in full swing. Students watched Chef Wolf demonstrate a lesson on emulsified cold sauces which involves making mayonnaise and vinaigrettes. The students then went back to their stations to master the lesson for themselves. They also worked on making bound salads which included a potato salad (American) and a

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The art projects that Chef Meyer's Advanced Pastry class have been creating are nothing short of amazing, especially because today was only the seventh class for these brand new students! These edible art pieces are made of and pulled sugar and pastillage, a treat for the taste and for the eye! [gallery link="file"]

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Arizona Culinary Students learn about the wines of Spain in a special after school class. Next up the wines of Portugal Come in to du Jour for a taste of Spain. New to our wine list are some summer styles of Verdejo, Garnacha, and Tempranillo wines. See how our aspiring student chefs are pairing foods to

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In today’s meat fabrication class on charcuterie, students learned to make pork/veal bratwursts. They started with the grinding of the meat and then encasing it in pork hanks. Students tied them into individual brats, grilled them, and served them at today’s family meal for the students and faculty. Culinary School is Great! Check out the Pictures.

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Chef Scott Meyer, instructor for the Advanced Pastry and Showpieces class, grew up in San Jose, California. His first illustrious career was in the Navy, where he went to language school and learned Russian, thus enabling him to become a Russian interpreter. When it came time to re-enlist, he started looking at other career options and

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ACI Chef Instructor Hamodi Siam demonstrates how to properly receive, identify, blanch and shock fresh lobsters in this 5 minute video. Click here to view Enjoy

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Going green has been a trend that has gained a huge following, and a ton of momentum in the last few years.  Recently, going green has expanded to encompass everything from sustainability to health.  The Slow Food Movement has been the lead in promoting sustainable food production and awareness of “at risk” food.  The Slow Food

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Here is a sneak peek inside ACI's Meat Fabrication and Saucier class, taught by Chef Siam. In this video, he gives the students step by step instructions on how to get the best cuts of filet out of a whole grouper fish. Enjoy! ACI | Fabricating Grouper

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Today 10 finalists were selected to compete on July 31, 2010 in the Minors 100% Natural Chefs Challenge. Of the 10 finalists 3 were selected from ACI. Honors Graduate Faith Wipperman, Current student Renatta Sanchez and November 2010 Student Justin Richardson. They will compete with 7 other chefs in their chance to win $1000. Grand Prize.

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On Monday 7,13,2010 the ACI Management Class enjoyed lunch in du Jour Restaurant. As part of their curriculum they have to write a critique on their experience. They also were joined by special guests Keith Underwood, former general manager of Phoenix Country Club and Urs Schwank, former General Manager of luxury hotel.

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