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Congratulations to Lane Culinary Arts Students
Lane's Culinary Arts students won "Best Sweet Bite" at Chefs' Night Out on April 25, 2007, and continue to take part in this occasion each year.
Chef Chris Crosthwaite (center picture) surrounded by decadent desserts at Chefs' Night Out
Click on the image above to visit Food For Lane County's website.
Program News
Culinary Adventuring Classes
Come Learn With Us!
Classes Open to the Public for Winter Term 2009 -- January 5th - March 21st
Classes are listed in the Credit Class Listings found by clicking on the link for Winter Term classes on the LCC Home Page
Don't know how to register? Take a walk through the registration process.
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CA 110 Culinary Adventuring: Local Guest Chef Series
CRN 31950 -- 2 credits +$30 fee
This course is open to the public. It is designed to offer students cooking instruction by well known and respected local chefs and food purveyors through lecture, demonstration, hands-on experiences and tastings. Instructor: Keith Ellis
Mondays, 6:00 - 8:50 p.m. Winter Term - January 5th through March 21st
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CA 120 Culinary Adventuring: Seasonal Baking and Pastry
CRN 31953 -- 2 credits +$30 fee
This course is open to the public. It is designed to introduce students to the “rebirth” of regional cuisines and apply techniques in baking and pastry which reflect the local produce. Students will learn the history of seasonal fruits and vegetables and their local availability as well as Oregon agriculture and its organic and sustainable values. Holidays and cultural traditions are explored through seasonal recipes, and the local “flavor” is enhanced with studies of farms, markets, companies and restaurants that support sustainable cuisine. With guided, hands-on instruction, students will acquire the fundamentals of baking with this season’s fruits, vegetable, and herbs as well as prepare for the next season’s offerings. Instructor: Tobi Sovak
Thursdays, 5:00 - 8:50 p.m. Winter Term - January 5th through March 21st
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CA 123 Culinary Adventuring: International Baking & Pastry
CRN 31952 -- 2 credits +$30 fee
Cake in all its glory has been a celebratory symbol of religious and social traditions in all cultures since the Egyptians. Its history ranges from simple to the ornate and themed in endless variations like no other baking medium. This class is designed to teach the classical fundamentals of baking and decorating cakes that taste great and look fabulous. With the demand in the food service industry for experienced and skilled cake bakers and decorators, students will learn essential skills to advance in the workforce. All components of making and decorating a cake will be covered such as cake layers, fillings, frostings, assembly, piping, and decoration. Students will be introduced to working with specialty cake ingredients such as fondant and marzipan as well as become familiar with cake baking and decorating equipment. With regard to Oregon's culinary "terroir,” this class will focus on using the finest in local, regional and organic products to support sustainability. Instructor: Peter Lohr
Wednesdays, 5:00 - 8:50 p.m. Winter Term - January 5th through March 21st
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CA 130 Culinary Adventuring: Oregon Wine Country
CRN 31951 -- 2 credits +$30 fee
Meet the Winemakers of the Willamette Valley. Classes feature a different winemaker each week. Learn about their winemaking techniques and taste their wines with food prepared by Lane’s culinary arts students. Instructor: Joe McCully
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:20 p.m. Winter Term - January 5th through March 21st
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Congratulations to the Chocolate Challenge contestants!
Congratulations to both the men's and women's teams from Lane! The men's team took first place with a cake.
Hooray for the proud competitors!
Recipes:
- Cranberry Chutney (.pdf Adobe Acrobat file)*
- Cranberry Chutney (.doc MS Word file)
- Tequila-Lime Chicken (.pdf Adobe Acrobat file)*
- Tequila-Lime Chicken (.doc MS Word file)
- Vegan Mushroom Ragout (.doc MS Word file)
- Vegan Mushroom Ragout (.pdg Adobe Acrobat file)*
* (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Come Enjoy One of Eugene's Best Kept Secrets:
If you are looking for an affordable fine dining experience for lunch, try the Renaissance Room on Lane's main campus. Located at the east end of the first floor of the Center Building, this wonderful dining experience offers service for one or can accommodate special parties of up to 30. The food is prepared and served by our Culinary Arts students. The Renaissance Room is open Monday through Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during fall, winter, and spring terms through the week before finals, with some exceptions. Menus change weekly. Reservations are suggested. Call (541) 463-3533.
Gift certificates are available for purchase through the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management office (541) 463-3503 or Bldg. 19 Rm. 202).
Driving directions to the Renaissance Room. *(.pdf)
Community Events/Service Opportunities:
Students will also have the opportunity to support their community by volunteering their time and talents to a variety of events. These events are fundraisers for different charities and offer students a way to give back to the local community.