Culinary Institute of the Pacific

Global Explorations of Taste and Technique

June 16-June 20, 2025

Reignite your culinary curiosity with this diverse course that begins by exploring the physiology of taste. Discover healthy cooking techniques and learn to develop innovative menus influenced by world cuisines. Delve into the basics of wine and food pairing specifically for chefs and push your culinary boundaries with advanced concepts using specialty ingredients like caviar and game. The workshop culminates in an exciting capstone market basket challenge, where you’ll have the opportunity to showcase the comprehensive toolkit you’ve built over the week. 

Downloadable Material:

Course Guide

PowerPoint Day One: Introduction to Taste, Flavor, and Global Flavor Profiles

PowerPoint Day Two: Fats and Oils

PowerPoint Day Three: Pairing Food and Wine

PowerPoint Day Four: Caviar and Game

Wine Tasting Notes Page

Bonus Recipes

Supplemental Chef Lecture Notes

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