Culinary Program
Call now to put your name on the list of prospective students. Due to the cost of food and limited availability of kitchen space, we only schedule classes when we have enough students to fill them.

Commercial Foods and Culinary Program
(Job Preparatory Curriculum)
Program Coordinator, Deborah Salerno
E-mail: deborah.salerno@marion.k12.fl.us

The food service industry has been and continues to grow at a pace guaranteeing a steady need for trained people. Chefs are needed in restaurants; hotels; private clubs; executive dining rooms; caterers; institutions such as schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and colleges; and in the rising new career of the personal chef. Students receive classroom instruction and hands-on practice in basic food safety and the preparation, decoration, and presentation of soups, salads, sauces, poultry, fish, meats, side dishes, breads, and desserts. Our facilities boast a restaurant serving up to 300 people per day; a catering service allowing the student to experience set-up, service, and presentation and a short order grill. TABE testing required. Classes meet at the Community Education Center and Florida State Fire College's Cafe Flambe. Hands-on experience is supplemented by lecture, textbook, and demonstration. For more information contact Robin Woodard or Deborah Salerno (352) 671-7200.

A Taste of the Mediterranean
Program Coordinator, Deborah Salerno
E-mail: deborah.salerno@marion.k12.fl.us

A Taste of the Mediterranean
(9 weeks at 3 hours per week)
Treat your taste buds to something out of the ordinary. Take a culinary journey to Spain, Italy, France, Greece, Morocco, North Africa, and the Middle East. Experience hands-on preparation of several items from each country ending your culinary journey with desserts and sauces from the region.

Be Your Own Chocolatier!
Program Coordinator, Deborah Salerno
E-mail: deborah.salerno@marion.k12.fl.us

Be Your Own Chocolatier!
(9 weeks at 2 hours)
Every chocolate lover's dream. Learn to make truffles, turtles, and clusters plus explore the dynamics of chocolate sculpture.

Bread Baking 101
Program Coordinator, Deborah Salerno
E-mail: deborah.salerno@marion.k12.fl.us

Bread Baking 101
(9 weeks at 3 hours)
Explore the yeast breads and rolls. Learn professional techniques for successful bread baking from scratch.

Cake Sculpting
Program Coordinator, Deborah Salerno
E-mail: deborah.salerno@marion.k12.fl.us

Cake Sculpting
(6 weeks at 3 hours)
Be your own cake architect! Let your imagination and creativity run wild to build the cake of your dreams. Endless possibilities!

Cake Decorating
Program Coordinator, Deborah Salerno
E-mail: deborah.salerno@marion.k12.fl.us

Cooking Basics
6 weeks at 3 hours)
Successful decorating begins with the basics of making and coloring icing, preparing cakes and fillings, and using decorating bags. You will learn the best ways to create cakes and icings that are ideal for decorating and the “tricks of the trade” so you can always get the results you want. Techniques are taught step-by-step.

Cooking Basics
Program Coordinator, Deborah Salerno
E-mail: deborah.salerno@marion.k12.fl.us

Cooking Basics
(9 weeks at 3 hours)
Want to prepare nutritious and appetizing meals for your family with less effort. Come for a class dedicated to helping you find your way around the kitchen with confidence.

Cuisine Magic... From Everyday to Gourmet!
Program Coordinator, Deborah Salerno
E-mail: deborah.salerno@marion.k12.fl.us

Cuisine Magic . . . from Everyday to Gourmet!
(9 weeks at 3 hours)
Professional techniques for preparing soups, sauces, stocks, appetizers, salads, entrees, vegetables, hors d'oeuvres, continental dishes from around the world. Learn professional short cuts and secrets.

Extraordinary Pastries at Home
Program Coordinator, Deborah Salerno
E-mail: deborah.salerno@marion.k12.fl.us

Extraordinary Pastries at Home
(9 weeks at 3 hour)
French Neapolitan, Greek Baklava, Classic Italian biscotti . . . plus strudels, dumplings, tarts, and puff pastries. You can make all these and more in your own kitchen.

How to Boil Water!
Program Coordinator, Deborah Salerno
E-mail: deborah.salerno@marion.k12.fl.us

How to Boil Water!
(6 weeks at 3 hours per week)
Yes, this is a cooking class. Students will participate in basic culinary techniques and see specialized demonstrations. Learn the differences between flavoring and seasoning, the proper use of herbs and spices, and the differences between "dry cookery" and "moist cookery."

Protein Without Meat?
Program Coordinator, Deborah Salerno
E-mail: deborah.salerno@marion.k12.fl.us

Protein without Meat?
(9 weeks at 3 hours)
Explore the possibilities of eating less meat or no meat at all. Fresh vegetables, fruits, and grains, (essential for a healthy body) can provide a balanced diet. Learn to effortlessly incorporate these foods into your culinary repertoire.

Quick Breads
Program Coordinator, Deborah Salerno
E-mail: deborah.salerno@marion.k12.fl.us

Quick Breads
(6 weeks at 2 hours)
Need a treat for that special company or for yourself on a lazy morning? Want to stock your freezer for the unexpected? Come learn how quick breads can fill a variety of needs with a variety of flavors.

Reduced Carb Cooking
Program Coordinator, Deborah Salerno
E-mail: deborah.salerno@marion.k12.fl.us

Reduced Carb Cooking
(9 weeks at 3 hours)
Living a reduced carb lifestyle does not have to mean sacrifice. Learn techniques to lower the carbohydrates in dishes you already enjoy.

Gum Paste Flowers
Program Coordinator, Deborah Salerno
E-mail: deborah.salerno@marion.k12.fl.us

Gum Paste Flowers
Learn to make beautiful, edible gum paste (sugar) flowers to decorate your cakes or tables... leaves, lilies, Calla Lillies, Orchids, and Roses... learn them all?

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