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RedHot25 · 03-06-2006, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawnski

That would be the Highwood. Excellent food, just excellent. Takes forever to get a reservation, and you won't get in without one, at least the last time I looked into it (damn, that was five years ago now..)

Here is a review of the restaurant..

http://www.calgarysun.com/cgi-bin/ni...&p=79.html&a=1

And Mango, go for it.

PS... the Four Nines... larf... isn't that a cafeteria?

Yup, it is the Highwood!

Pretty good food...or at least it better be, as I'm having my wedding (reception) there

!!

ken0042 · 03-06-2006, 10:23 AM

I'd be interested to see how the course turns out for you. Although I have also been cooking for myself and my family since grade 7, it's always good to learn new methods, get ideas, etc.

MolsonInBothHands · 03-06-2006, 10:30 AM

I have a niece in the professional cooking program there, and she is loving it, and pulling off a 4.0. She hasn't complained at all about only making ham sandwiches, in fact some of the stuff she has learned has fascinated me, and I consider myself a pretty good cook at home. Her experience has had me wondering about a continuing ed cooking class as well. If you do go in, please report back with your opinions, I would love to hear about them.

underGRADFlame · 03-06-2006, 11:38 AM

In my opinon (I was a chef for 7 years), a class vs. watching the food network, the class wins everytime. At the class the will provide all the nessisary food to work with, you will be able to taste and smell how thing should be. TV can give you a guide line, but untill you know smells and tastes you can't implement a recipe properly. As for the classes at SAIT, they should be great, they will have the more friendly Chefs teaching the classes as opposed to the old grumpy *******s that teach apprentices and cooking students.

CalgaryGirl4Evr · 03-06-2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Calgary Flames

Cooking classes?? C'mon, you don't need those. Sounds like a good old fashioned SAIT cash grab...

If you're looking to do it professionally then sure, but I can't see a reason why someone would need classes to cook. i guess i'm a natural

then again i've pretty much been cooking for myself since I was 12...

I'd save my money and buy a cookbook for Asian cuisine. Some complex recipies that are tasty.

Way to put someone else down...Good job for belittiling someone!

Calgary Flames · 03-06-2006, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CalgaryGirl4Evr

Way to put someone else down...Good job for belittiling someone!

Ehhhhhh....

CalgaryGirl4Evr · 03-06-2006, 02:07 PM

Well...I thought it was not so nice

Calgary Flames · 03-06-2006, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CalgaryGirl4Evr

Well...I thought it was not so nice

Why? I just didn't understand the need of cooking classes. I do now and think it's not a bad idea. Something to do, and Mango will have fun and learn something.

Mango · 03-06-2006, 08:39 PM

I appreciate all of the helpful feedback. Thank you.

flmsfan2004 · 03-06-2006, 09:29 PM

I've often thought about taking cooking lessons, I probably will end up having to (once I move out and my parents stop cooking for me

)
A little while ago my sister was looking into classes, here are some links to other places that provide cooking classes.
http://www.chinooklearningservices.c...HouseHome.html
http://www.cookbookcooks.com/html/cooking.php
I believe Sunterrra Market also has classes, although from what I understand I don't think they are hands on.

Mango · 03-06-2006, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by flmsfan2004

I've often thought about taking cooking lessons, I probably will end up having to (once I move out and my parents stop cooking for me

)
A little while ago my sister was looking into classes, here are some links to other places that provide cooking classes.
http://www.chinooklearningservices.c...HouseHome.html
http://www.cookbookcooks.com/html/cooking.php
I believe Sunterrra Market also has classes, although from what I understand I don't think they are hands on.

Thanks for the links!

GreenTeaFrapp · 03-07-2006, 08:11 AM

I'd recommend a subscription to Cook's Illustrated.

It will tell you not just how to make the recipe but why certain techniques or ingredients are used.

I've found numerous recipes that are really useful in it.

pope04 · 03-07-2006, 09:35 AM

I think cooking classes are a fabulous idea. My wife took a course a while ago and it really helped her think "outside the box."

atb · 10-11-2006, 08:54 PM

Mango did you end up taking this course at SAIT? Been looking at the SAIT courses and the Cookbook Company ones, sounds like they could be decent.

Mango · 10-12-2006, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by atb112

Mango did you end up taking this course at SAIT? Been looking at the SAIT courses and the Cookbook Company ones, sounds like they could be decent.

During the summer, I took a course on pastries...I ended up going more of a baking route then cooking

. Nonetheless, it was a great experience and I had a good instructor. He was very knowledgeable and taught practical techniques that a beginner can actually use at home. None of the material went over my head. I recommend it!