UAA Culinary Arts
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Need to find a one-credit elective for Fall Semester? Check out our Elective Courses for Enthusiasts in the tab below!
- Elective Courses for Enthusiasts
- Lucy's
- Community Culinary Courses
- The Bakery Cart
- Celebrity Chef Invitational
- Summer Boot Camps for Youth
Elective Courses for Enthusiasts
We offer a variety of 1-credit hands-on courses that are open to the community and all UAA students, staff, and faculty. Our courses are fun, engaging, and hands-on. All equipment and products are provided for students enrolled in these courses. Scroll down for all of our up coming course offerings.
African Diaspora - 75807 - CA A490 - 602
Class Schedule: Saturdays - August 30, September 6, & September 13 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Join Fatoumata Faye, a Culinary Arts alumna as she guides you through the cuisines and flavors of Gambia, Nigeria, and Morocco.
*NEW* Cocina Peruana - CRN 75808 - CA A490 - 603
Class Schedule: Saturdays - September 20, September 27, & October 4 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Join Riza Brown as she guides you through the rich and diverse culinary landscape of Peru in this immersive one-credit course. From the bold, comforting dishes of Creole influences to the unique Japanese-Peruvian fusion of Nikkei and the dynamic flavors of Chinese-Peruvian Chifa, this course explores how indigenous traditions, immigrant influences and local ingredients have shaped one of the world’s most exciting food cultures. Through hands-on cooking, tastings, and discussions, students will gain an appreciation for Peru’s vibrant food scene and learn techniques to recreate these global flavors in their own kitchens. Perfect for food lovers and culinary enthusiasts alike!
Butchery 101: Pork - CRN 76169 - CA A490 - 604
Class Schedule: Saturdays - October 18, October 25, & November 1 - 9:00am - 3:00pm
Ever wonder what the difference is between a St Louis-style spare rib and a baby back rib? Join Chris Miller to learn the answer to this and so much more as he guides you through the world of butchering pork from primal cuts into common subprimals.
Beverage Management - CRN 71865 - CA A114 - 3 Credits
Class Schedule: Mondays - August 25 - December 13 - 5:30pm - 9:15pm
Reviews the history of the beverage industry, including alcohol and non-alcohol beverages. Focuses on the management and operations of beverage service in restaurants and hotels. Covers legal responsibilities of serving alcohol and awareness of alcohol abuse. Earn your TAP card!
Holiday Baking 2 - CRN 75803 - CA A490 - 601 (Currently Full)
Class Schedule: Fridays November 7 & November 14, 5:30pm - 8:30pm, - Saturdays November 8 & November 15, 10:00 am
In this lab, students will create all the necessities for the holiday baking season. Multiple variations of recipes and techniques are covered to prepare students to recreate delicacies at home, just in time for the holidays.