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teen thymes
September/October 2006


contents

bonjour et buongirno • antipasti/hors d'oeuvre •
pane/le pain • uova/oeufs •
frutta de mare/fruits de mer •
verdura/legumier • formaggio/fromage • dolce/desserte • contact us/contactez-nous
 

bonjour et buongirno


[do please fill in this section as you see fit] perhaps we should ask the kids to share some of their favorite memories of advanced teen week and tuscan and provence travel

it's challenging to pick up where we left off!  we are definitely not the same, as we have seen over 200 of you, and i applaud your dedication and embracing the culinary arts over a very hot season.  merci beaucoup to all of you and to my tender-eyed staff of most excellent adventurers as we look back on kid-chef season 2006.

some highlights:  james parker carving watermelons with meredith; frying mozzarella with renee; trevor stuffing zucchini flowers; nicole making zeppole; daniel kneading focaccia with sage; stephanie perfecting profiteroles; chef cathy getting the gist of gnocchi; chandler's handling the rosemary and goat cheese tart; jaryd's caramelizing untold lavender crθme brulιes; claire's poulet a l'orange; kristina's attention to cinnamon basil; and cary's knack for quiche.

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we need a name for this newsletter! we would love for you to brainstorm and send us suggestions. 

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if you want to include comments or questions for the next newsletter, please e-mail them to me and i will include them.

 Rich and Dorette

 

 antipasti/hors d'oeuvre


advanced teen-chefs have:

intermediate to advanced level of culinary skills/experience – defined as:

  • basic knife skills (and their names!) firmly squared away

  • basic vinaigrette and sauce recipes by heart – or can be proactive to learn hollandaise sauce

  • a level of maturity to brainstorm dish ideas and communication skills to speak clearly in their description and process 

  • unquenchable thirst for culinary knowledge

  • maintain a clean and orderly kitchen

  • work closely with a small team during the week's artisanal visits

  • own a level of participation which contributes to the day

please note: not all teens are teen-chefs.  some will better fit the kid-chef category because of their experience.
 

pane/le pain


 

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uova/oeufs


2006 workshops for young chefs (8 - 14 years old)

prices for all young chefs workshops are $65 per class, or $55 each for three or more classes.

a minimum of 8 people are required for all classes.

sunday, december 10, 9 am

kids holiday homemade gifts workshop - truffles, popcorn balls, sweet salty spicy nuts

saturday, december 16, 9 am

kids holiday cookie workshop - international holiday cookies

to register for either of these workshops, please click here.

 

frutta de mare/fruits de mer


teacher work days

can you spare some time?  we've got a kitchen brimming with great food for you!
 

prices for all young chefs workshops are $65 per class, or $55 each for three or more classes.

a minimum of 8 people are required for all classes.

monday, october 2, 9 am

in a pickle!  the old-fashioned art of chow-chow and relish.  make your own ketchup and mustard . . . slather it on dagwood sandwiches, club sandwiches, all kinds of groaning board sandwiches . . .

friday, october 27, 9 am

going batty – frightfully delicious halloween delights. batty bacon burgers, pineapple diablo sauce, halloweenies, homemade baked beanies, warm sweet potato salad, devil's food cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, caramel apples and caramel popcorn.

thursday, november 9, 9 am

holiday pies.  a return of c'est si bon! favorite.  five mini pies, six hours of fun.  phyllo crusted dried cherry crumb pies with orange zest, fresh roasted sugar pie pumpkin in standard butter crust, three apple french tarts, sweet potato and molasses pie with a nut crust, and chocolate pecan with phyllo crust.

friday, november 10, 9 am

holiday cakes.  hummingbird carrot cake, coconut cream cake, red velvet cake, and rich chocolate fudge cake.

wednesday, november 22, 9 am

stuffings and sides.  the thanksgiving kitchen isn't just for grown-ups.  want in on the action?  bring a stuffing and a side home for your family!  cornbread stuffing, candied sweets, squash and apple casseroles, old fashioned cinnamon buns, carrots in cider, roasted garlic mashed potatoes with chives, saucy apple and cranberry sauce, gratins of roasted veggies, ummmmmm.

to register for any of these workshops, please click here.
 

verdura/legumier


coming in early 2007:  more teacher work day classes

monday, january 15

monday, january 22

monday, february 19

week of april 2 – 6

monday, april 9
 

formaggio/fromage


a day in the life

an exclusive opportunity to tour and taste the very essence of our lifestyle.

experience a day in the life of a chef. go on a just-for-you-visit with dorette to ethnic markets, food artisans, and then return to the kitchen to prepare a hands-on lunch incorporating comestibles purchased that morning. unbelievable opportunity to be a chef for the day.

your day lasts from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

arranged for individuals or groups.


contact dorette or renee for more information about any of our teen-chef programs.
 

dolce/desserte


. . . in chapel hill

coming summer 2007, we will have our first advanced teen residential program . . . in chapel hill.


residential camp for advanced teens


j
une 11 - 15  

our third advanced teen week at c'est si bon! is also residential!  we found the day just wasn't long enough to work in EVERYTHING!  stay at a local farm and embrace a variety of culinary field trips and applied kitchen work.  in the evening, cooking classes at c'est si bon!  menus will be market driven and developed by the teen-chefs every day, with focused guidance.  at week's end, we will provide a recipe booklet with recipes developed during the week. 
 

for class information and reservations, contact dorette by
e-mail or by phone at (919) 942.6550.

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. . . in europe

teens:  look what's coming!

four weeks of open air markets, beekeepers, bakers and cooking classes in the heart of provence and tuscany the summer of 2007.

teens in tuscany, 2007
two weeks, two different sessions

june 23 – june 30

july 2 – july 7

teens in provence, 2007
two weeks, two different sessions

july 14 – 21

weekend in nice option:  july 21 – 23

july 24 – 31


For more information about any of our 2007 teens in europe trips, please contact us by e-mail or by phone at (919) 942.6550.

*** we are accepting registrations for these travel opportunities now.  airfare is much more reasonable the earlier you book.  an eclectic, spirited and welcoming group is forming – joined by their love of culinary arts and travel and friendship, they want you to join in, too! ***
 

contact us/contactez-nous


For more information or to register for any of our classes, please contact:

Dorette Snover
C'est Si Bon! Cooking School
Chapel Hill, NC
 (919) 942.6550
www.cestsibon.net


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