Looking for a way to spice up your college life? Tired of eating Cup O’ Noodles
and Hot Pockets? There’s a new school in town. Chef Leslie McKenna, a seasoned
master of the art, has opened a small studio for cooking classes called Chefs,
Inc., especially tailored for those who aren’t culinary-inclined.
Now before you think the obvious ‘I’m already in school’ thought,
let me explain. The classes are usually one day and you don’t have any homework
or exams. They’re also very small, unlike most academic classes, which provides
you with plenty of time to ask questions and redo items if you make a mistake.
Chefs, Inc. classes can make you a pro in preparing meals such as lowfat, quick
and healthy Salmon Enchiladas, Black Bean Chilaquiles, and meals that include
an exciting fusion of ingredients like Broccoli with Lemon Hemp Oil Sauce.
While building your repertoire, you will also be exposed to some of the elite
culinarians in Los Angeles including "The Bikini Chef" Susan Irby. One
of the highlights of the curriculum, Irby can take you on a Southern Thanksgiving
vacation – complete with a Sweet Potato Souffle and Aunt Carol’s Southern
Coconut Cake – all the while dressed in a teeny-weeny bikini.
A firm believer in eating what you want, Chef Irby stresses the need for balance
when consuming food.
"There is nothing wrong with indulging in food but always in moderation,"
urges the beautiful Irby. She also brings an edited version of her famed Cucina
dell Amore exclusive culinary tour of the Tuscan experience, with wine pairings
for your gourmet meal.
Another top chef joining the team is Acadie Restaurant’s owner Chef Thierry
Bousson, whose restaurant is located in Santa Monica. Here at the school, the
French chef demonstrates the art of making crepes. Crepes are a quick and delicious
treat; you can make them savory with a white mushroom sauce or sweet with something
as simple as Nutella.
A trip to Chefs, Inc. would make a great Christmas or birthday gift for friends
and family members. Other classes to choose from include the Children’s Series,
with holiday cookies like Gingerbread People and Snicker Doodles, or the Decadent
Chocolate series where you make White Chocolate Creme Brulee and Marbled Peppermint
and Chocolate Souffles. Prices range from about $50 to $75 per class, depending
on the menu that you choose. In addition, you can also purchase chef’s tools,
gourmet desserts and cookbooks if you’re not able to attend a class, and
simply want to try making these dishes in the comfort of your home.
Chefs, Inc. is centrally located a few blocks from the Westside Pavilion. Visit
Chefs, Inc. online at www.chefsinc.net. For more information on The Bikini Chef,
visit www.susanirby.com.
Article posted on 12/6/2004
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