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Class: Chocolate Treats and Truffles
September 12, 2009, Saturday, 10:00am – 2:00pm, $195
www.internationalculinarycenter.com/rec
Chocolate is one of those little indulgences you love to love. Whether it's a holiday, party, birthday or apology, chocolates can be the difference between boring and exciting. In this class students will learn the techniques to make a whole goodie bag out of chocolate, and then they’ll fill it with a mixture of smaller, velvety chocolates of various styles and flavors. If they thought chocolate ended at milk and dark, get ready for ganache, truffles, rochees and a dizzying array of production methods. Students can experiment with the techniques used by chocolatiers the world over and learn to do it all at home. Mold and design decadent candies, melt their own creamy fondue or create a fresh batch of treats for that special someone.

Class: Decorating with Chocolate
September 15, 2009 -September 22, 2009, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30pm – 10:30pm, $785
www.frenchculinary.com
Decorating with Chocolate,a 15-hour, 3-day program is designed for people who wish to explore their creative possibilities. Students can discover the art of the chocolatier and gain a fascinating insight into how real chocolate is made. Experience the pleasure of making their own chocolate truffles; learn the decorative techniques of coloring with cocoa butter, molding and pouring chocolate for showpiece bases and the proper techniques for making a flavored ganache.

Class: Chocolate Desserts
October 1, 2009- October 8, 2009, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30pm-10:30pm, $785
www.internationalculinarycenter.com/rec
If your readers are one of the many chocoholics for whom dessert and chocolate are synonymous, this class will be the greatest thing since, well, the invention of chocolate. Students will discover a whole world of elegant, but oh-so decadent chocolate desserts, from delicate crêpes and soufflés to flawless flourless cakes and parfaits. In addition to creating these sinfully delicious items, they’ll also turn out a variety of decorations and garnishes, such as chocolate ruffles, curls and cigarettes, which will make their presentations pop. All the while, they’ll be learning and practicing professional tips and techniques to enhance your repertoire of pastry-making skills.