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Seasons of My Heart Cooking School –
            Located in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, Seasons of My Heart offers the best in Mexican cuisine. Day, weekend and week long class are available as well as tours of the local markets. These classes and tours celebrate the Mayan, Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Tabascuena cacao traditions.  

Seasons of My Heart
Rancho Aurora, AP #42 Admon 3
Oaxaca. 68101 Mexico

Tel:      011.52.1.951.508.0469

Email:  info@seasonsofmy heart.com

http://www.seasonsofmyheart.com/

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Culinary Adventures of Mexico –

            Located in the town of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, this cooking school offers the opportunity to learn to cook the traditional Mexican foods. Trips to local villages enhance your stay.   A member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

Contact –

Culinary Adventures of Mexico

 

Tel:      888-407-3168

Email: info@mexicocooks.com

http://www.mexicocooks.com/

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The Mardi Gras School of Cooking and Catering –

            What could be more fun then to learn to cook New Orleans cuisine in The Big Easy? This is a great chance for you to learn Creole and Cajun cooking and to enjoy all the music, food, history and magic that this great town has to offer.  Take a look at their travel special! 4 day and 3 nights for 2 in a beautifully restored guest house, 2 full days of cooking classes for 2, for the very low price of $795 for 2 people! That’s NOT $795 each. That’s $795 for 2 people! How’s that for a bargain?

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Contact –

The Mardi Gras School of Cooking and Catering

 

Tel:      504-362-5225

Email: chefbond@att.net

http://www.gumbos.net/

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The Institute of Culinary Education –

            The Institute of Culinary Education is located in a 42,000 ft. facility in the heart of New York City. This school has won many awards. They offer too many different courses to list here. Please see their site for more information.

Contact –

The Institute of Culinary Education
50 W 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010

Tele:    800-522-4610

http://www.iceculinary.com/

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The International Culinary Center –

            This is the home of the French Culinary Institute and the Italian Culinary Academy. They offer classes for the beginner to the elite chef and all are taught by professionals in the field. The art of baking and decorating pastries is also taught in this world class facility. Be sure to see this site as they offer so much more then we can cover here.

Contact –

The International Culinary Center
462 Broadway
New York, NY 10013-2618

Tel:      888-324-2433

http://www.internationalculinarycenter.com/

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Inn on the Alameda –

            Located in the heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico this inn is close to shopping, restaurants and historical venues. They offer many packages including: Muy Sabrosa Cooking School, Folk Art is Fun, Find your Spirit, Mountain Adventures, and The Reel Deal Fly Fishing. Special deals for “Best Friends” and “Guys Getaways”.

Contact –

Inn on the Alameda
303 E. Alameda
Santa Fe, NM 87501

Tel:      888-984-2121

Email: info@inn-alameda.com

http://www.innonthealameda.com/packages.html

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La Villa Bonita –

            Chef Ana Garcia will guide your 4 or 7-night vacation in the wonderful world of Mexican cooking. Classes are held in Tepoztlan and Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. You will stay at the Villa Bonita a 16th century addition to the Cathedral located in the center of town. The villa was built under the supervision of Conquistador, Hernan Cortez and is protected by the United Nations. Go to the site and preview Chef Anna’s new PBS series, “My Mexico with Chef Anna Garcia”. They also offer a golf package!

Contact –

La Villa Bonita Mexican Culinary Vacation
Tepoztlan
Morelos
Mexico

Tel:      +52 777 169 7232 Mexico Direct

Tel:      866-687-9933 from the USA

Tel:      0870-132-4979 from the UK

Tel:      +44 870 132 4979 from outside the UK

Email: reservations@lavillabonita.com

http://www.lavillabonita.com/

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Hands on Gourmet –

            Built on the interesting concept that cooking together forges close relationships, this company has pioneered team building through cooking. Whether you would like to book your managerial staff or your family this group can show you how to create not only a great meal, but also lasting positive relationships. Let H.O.G. help you to have a memorable event!

Contact –

Hands on Gourmet
2325 Third Street No. 330
San Francisco. CA. 94107

Tel:      415-553-8894

Email: tellmemore@handsongourmet.com

http://www.handsongourmet.com/

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Gourmet Retreats at Casa Lana –

            Napa Valley, California is the home to La Casa Lana where cooking is hands on in their fully equipped kitchens. Classes are from 5 hours to 5 days and are limited to 8 persons insuring you personal attention from your instructor. Gift certificates and a printable brochure are available at the web site. Culinary tours are also available.

Contact –

Gourmet Retreats at Casa Lana
1316 South Oak Street
Calistoga, CA 94515

Tel:      877-968-2665

http://www.gourmetretreats.com/

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Blair House Inn –

            This bed and breakfast, located in Wimberley, Texas, offers not only spectacular accommodations, wonderful food and an art gallery but cooking classes too! USA Today has listed Blair House Inn as one of the top ten cooking schools in America. Classes are themed and run from Monday to Wednesday.

Contact -

Blair House Inn
100 Spoke Hill Road
Wimberley, Texas 78676

Tel:      877-549-5450

Email: info@blairhouseinn.com

http://www.blairhouseinn.com/

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Jean-Pierre’s Cooking School –

            Although they don’t offer a vacation package this company does offer cooking classes at their school as well as videos and internet classes making this a great choice for those who would like to improve their skills, but cannot easily get out to take classes. Currently they have 6 cooking videos that you can watch on line with more to come. If you enjoy the on line videos please let them know. Knowing that people are watching will justify making more videos.

Contact –

Chef Jean-Pierre’s Cooking School
1436 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Tel:      954-563-2700

http://www.chefjeanpierre.com/

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Come Cook with Us –

            Try organic cooking in Todos Santos, Mexico! Courses are for 5 days with a Friday Night Fiesta! Side tours are also available. You even receive a free cookbook! Gift certificates are available.

Contact –

Come Cook with Us
P.O. Box 3017
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816

Tel: 1-877-935-2665

Email: info@cookwithus.com

http://www.cookwithus.com/

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Cocinar Mexicano –

            Featured in Gourmet Magazine, O Magazine, Newsweek, Epicurious, Frommer’s, and more, Cocinar Mexicano features Master chefs, a spectacular setting, archaeological and historical side trips, traditional as well as contemporary cooking, and so much more. The vacation packages are many and varied from a chefs only trip to Christmas week workshop. Cocinar Mexicano is a member of the International Association of culinary Professionals.

Contact –

Cocinar Mexicano

 

Tel:      212-655-4432

Email: info@cocinarmexicano.com

http://www.cocinarmexicano.com/

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Terence Janericco Cooking Classes –

            These courses teach how to prepare fresh and healthy meals. Classes are from a single session class to a five week course. You can also design your own course by listing the things you would like to learn. Courses are taught by either demonstration or participation. Gift certificates are available.

Contact –

Terrence Janericco Cooking classes
42 Fayette Street
Boston, MA 02116

Tel:      617-426-7458

Email: terence@bellatlantic.net

http://www.terencejanericcocookingclasses.com/

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Deborah Krasner’s Vermont Culinary Vacations –

            Deborah Krasner is an award winning cookbook author and winner of the James Beard Foundation and Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.  The typical session lasts one week with personalized, hands-on lessons and are limited to 7 students. Member – Certified Culinary Professional, International, and Association of Culinary Professionals.

Contact –

Deborah Krasner’s Vermont Culinary Vacations
192 Taylor Road
Putney, VT 06346

Tel:      802-387-6610
            880-387-8224  Toll free

Email: dkrasner@sover.net

http://www.culinaryvermont.com/

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The New School for General Studies –

            The New School has many very interesting programs for you to choose from. One of the most interesting to me is a culinary course called, “Contemporary Food Controversies: What we Eat and Why”. This course examines how food and farm policies shape our food choices. The New School also offers many other courses in media studies, creative writing, and international affairs just to name a few.

Contact –
The New School for General Studies
Office of Admissions
66 W. 12th Street, Room 401
New York, NY 10011

Tel:      800-862-5039

Email: nsAdmissions@newschool.edu

http://www.newschool.edu/

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Winthrop Rockefeller Institute –

            The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute is part of the University of Arkansas and offers learning opportunities in archaeology, cooking, the arts, environment, health and wellness, heritage, language instruction and public affairs. The institute is located on 188 acres atop Petit Jean Mountain and was part of Gov. Rockefeller’s cattle farm. Guest accommodations are available on the property.

Contact –

Winthrop Rockefeller Institute
Petit Jean Mountain
1 Rockefeller Drive
Morrilton, Arkansas 72110

Tel:      866-972-7778

Email: wri@uawri.org

http://www.uawri.org/

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