The Basics A cookie is a sweet baked food made from flour and sugar that is usually small, flat, and round. Many pastry chefs mix the fat and sugar together to achieve a creamy texture.…
Your Guide to Cookie Greatness
The Very Best Recipes from Pebbles
My first REAL restaurant job was at Pebbles under the remarkable Chef Tony Pace and owner and restaurateur Manny Garcia. Manuel Garcia (Manny) Restaurateur and Owner of Pebbles, Manny's on the 28th, Harvey's Bistro, and…
Great Italian Recipes
Background and Culinary Heritage of Italy https://www.wekivaculinary.org/italian-cuisine/ Recipes Fresh Mozzarella How to make fresh mozzarella using curd 2 large metal mixing bowls, thermometer, knife, wooden spoon. 3 pairs of thin Latex gloves (optional) 1 pound…
Understanding the Role of Fermentation
Every baker recognizes fermentation is a necessary step in the bread baking process. However, what you may not know about this delicate stage of dough making could end up costing you flavor, texture and aroma…
Cooking Shoes
The only extra thing students need to purchase: safe shoes for the kitchen and bakery.
Chef Coats
The Chef Coat Contract includes the agreement between Wekiva Culinary and students that govern how chef coats are issued, worn, cared for, and returned.
What is Porchetta and How do I make it at home?
Porchetta: Reading Material and Study Aids Article: Paying Tribute to Porchetta https://youtu.be/nWKW7fmYJCE Porchetta Pork Roast This rich, crackling-coated pork roast has all the intense garlic, lemon and herb flavors of a classic Italian porchetta, but…
How to make the world’s best Cinnamon Rolls and Brioche Feuilletee Doughnuts
How to make Brioche cinnamon buns and doughnuts; all about standardized recipes
Improving Prepackaged Foods – The Hamburger Helper Challenge
The Prepackaged Foods Challenge is an opportunity for students to show what they have learned by taking something in their house and making it “gourmet.” Handling frozen meat, deglazing pans, and adjusting flavors using the compatibility chart are covered.
Banana Basics
More than you ever wanted to know about the banana.