Knife Skills 101 | $55

Learn the essentials of knife handling in this hands-on class designed for beginners! Develop proper grip, cutting techniques, and knife safety while practicing fundamental cuts like dicing, julienning, and mincing. Whether you're looking to cook with more confidence or improve your efficiency in the kitchen, this class will help you slice, chop, and dice like a pro. The class will be working with summer fruits, such as jicama, mango, and pepinos. Guest Chef, Art Rodriguez.

Art Rodriguez is a food enthusiast, professional chef, and blogger based in Southern California. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, Art has over 15 years of experience in the food industry, including work on game shows, collaborations with celebrity chefs, and contributing recipes to magazines, websites, and five cookbooks. As the founder of LatinoFoodie.com, Art specializes in creating innovative recipes that celebrate Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. Currently, Art is working on a series of blog posts exploring unique flavors such as pumpkin mole, pumpkin spice horchata, and pepita brittle. Art shares recipes and culinary insights to inspire both home cooks and food lovers.

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