Gourmet Getaways 50 Top Spots to Cook and Learn

This book is definitely geared to a cooking enthusiast versus a professional chef. It's a pretty nifty book, handy in terms of the information given. - Susan Sterling Chef Talk The food writer has sought out the best cooking schools across America and profiled chefs, the cost, the accommodation, plus a few delicious recipes – in case you never make it out of your armchair. - Christian Science Monitor Warning: this book is best perused after a meal. - travelgirl magazine To some folk, cooking and travel are inseparable pleasures. This book is written with them in mind. -Chicago Tribune Gourmet Getaways will evoke an intense case of wanderlust and an even more intense desire for good food. Discovering the great culinary spots chronicled by Joe David, even a non-foodie will want to jump in the car and head to one of the schools across the country to prepare - and eat- a sumptuous meal under the tutelage of the pros sharing their secrets. - inmamaskitchen What makes Gourmet Getaways: 50 Top Spots to Cook and Learn such a wonderful book is the way Joe David explains everything. We found out exactly what we could expect at the culinary schools and the profiles of the chefs. - USA Travel Magazine

With recreational culinary programs popping up everywhere, promising to teach you how to cook with professional finesse, the big question is, which one is best for you?
Gourmet Getaways is an essential guide to planning and getting the most out of your culinary vacation for beginning cooks or accomplished gourmands. It will introduce you to prominent chefs like Patrick O’Connell, John Ash, Joanne Weir, and Frédéric Castan, while taking you on a culinary journey to some of America’s most romantic getaways. During this journey, you will enjoy a close-up of well-known culinary programs of all types, from the professional programs at schools like the Institute of Culinary Education (New York) to country inns like the Inn of Little Washington (Virginia).
To simplify selecting the right program for you, attention is given to:
• Educational goals of the chef, staff, and school;• Types of programs (i.e., adult, teenage, and corporate team-building);• Lodging, sight-seeing, and food events;• Interviews with leading chefs;• Class schedules, fees, staff, and much, much more.
As well as extras like:
• Favorite recipes of famous chefs;• Suggestions for home entertaining; • Hot tips on buying, handling, and cooking food;• Latest trends in food preparation (from vegan to classic French); and• Fun distractions and activities near the schools.
Globe Pequot Press ISBN: 978-0-7627-4684-2 Retail: $16.957