A Taste of Northern California

Over two days, you’ll have the chance to intimately explore the now-legendary foods and wines of California’s Wine Country:

  • Utilize the bounty of California’s ingredients, including the
    produce, cheeses, meats, and seafood that have helped define “California cuisine.”

  • Prepare signature dishes using a variety of cooking techniques, including grilling, slow roasting, braising, and more.

  • Study in depth some of the special wines from California that have helped shape the region’s cuisine.

  • Learn more about the fundamentals of food and wine pairing.

  • Visit artisan purveyors and wineries to gain a deeper insight into the special people who help make California such a beloved culinary destination.



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Course Section Register Now!
Term: FY11
Schedule Number: 7070
Instructor(s): Staff
Location: ST. HELENA, CA
Dates: Sep. 27 & 28, 2010 (Mon. & Tue., 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
Units: Non-Credit
Required Fees:
       Tuition $1,995.00
Optional Fees:
       Tool Kit - CIA-Sophisticated Palate $387.00

Course Section Register Now!
Term: FY11
Schedule Number: 7125
Instructor(s): Staff
Location: ST.HELENA, CA
Dates: Oct. 25 & 26, 2010 (Mon. & Tue., 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
Units: Non-Credit
Required Fees:
       Tuition $1,995.00
Optional Fees:
       Tool Kit - CIA-Sophisticated Palate $387.00