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Think of this series as learning how to play the culinary scales. Over the course of three weeks, we are going to arm you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to master the art of salt, sour, and umami. Through a combination of tasting seminars and hands-on cooking, we will zero in on these three key tastes and dive into their uses, their sources, and the importance of knowing how and why to master them. 

You will not only increase your confidence in executing the latest recipes but also develop the skills to navigate kitchen mishaps. Say goodbye to blaming poorly written recipes and hello to creating delicious meals with ease. With this program you will become braver and more self-assured in the kitchen.  

• Ingredient Tastings: We will have a guided tasting of the star ingredients of the day. This will include different kinds of salts and salty ingredients.

• Pre-seasoned Tastings: A guided tasting through simple, pre-made recipes that contain varying amounts of our star ingredients. For example, vegetable broth with Kosher salt vs. tamari vs. no salt. 

• Play with Your Food: Students will transform basic, unseasoned recipes using their newfound flavor knowledge.