Manuelina Culinary - Master Program

Melina Puntoriero found the school when she saw the need for short intensive courses within the industry. All programs within the school focus on teaching you the basics and advancing upwards to ensure that everyone is on the same page by the end.

This course will give you insight into Italian Regional Cuisine that can be effectively and simply applied in all areas of global cuisine. You will take a look at the raw ingredients that you will be using to execute menus and will go far beyond just simply learning a recipe. This course will be a combination of demonstration and hands on methods that focuses on the principles of contrasting flavours, colour, techniques and the nutritive value of your food to allow you to develop your own technique.

You will be covering topics such as pasta, risotto, pastry and desserts, gelato and cured and preserved products as well as Italian main courses. You will do an in-depth analysis of all the techniques, chemistry and science behind each of the components.

During this course you will not only learn the secrets and techniques behind Italian cooking but you will also experience the Italian culture in a fun and inclusive environment.

The school offers other intensive courses on topics such as gelato cooking class, and even offers a course that has a section on game and includes field trips to artisanal producers, markets and restaurants to help you understand why certain things are done the way that they are in a professional kitchen.