From fresh produce to wine to artisan cheese and bread, the distinctive flavors of California’s wine country abound. Seasonal products, harvested and crafted by local purveyors, provide the foundation for the satisfying dishes prepared in this celebrated region.

During this five-day course, you’ll discover and sample the best of Northern Californian cuisine. Highlighting the freshest ingredients available and recipes influenced by the flavors of Asia, the Mediterranean, and Latin America, you will learn how to prepare dishes that reflect a local and global awareness.

The region’s world-class wines, integral to the cuisine, will be incorporated into the daily lessons, as you:

• Discuss seasonal ingredients, local farming, and characteristic foods and wines of the California wine country.
  
• Learn a variety of cooking techniques that best showcase the region’s ingredients.
  
• Use a selection of local products to prepare intensely flavorful dishes.
  
• Spend afternoons in flavor dynamics sessions, including an olive oil tasting, herb tasting, and salt and vinegar tasting.
  
• Learn the fundamentals of wine and food pairing.
  

When you enlist in the Flavors of Wine Country Boot Camp, you will receive two chef’s uniforms, each with a jacket, pants, and a neckerchief. Paper chef’s hats, side towels, and aprons will be provided in class.