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  July 31, 2010 05:04 AM
  

Passion Fruit "Tart"
Alex Stupak, wd-50, 2008 winner
Grand Marnier Most Innovative Dessert
 

2009 GOLDEN SCOOP AWARDS

Don't forget that to the victors go the spoils, including a class of choice from options generously provided by The French Culinary Institute. Choose from:

Breakfast Breads, Pastries, and More
Learn everything you need to bake the best muffins, biscuits, sticky buns, sweet breads, croissants, Danish, and quick breads in this intensive five-session class.

Parisian Breads 
Immerse yourself in uncovering the secrets of “wild” levain starters. Learn how flour type and dough temperature influence the quality of your final product in this three-session class.

Coffee Expert: From Plant to Cup  
In this two-day intensive in partnership with illycaffè you will dissect every detail that goes into crafting a superior brew.

Food and Wine Pairing  
Refine your palate, glass-by-glass, and develop a discerning and well-rounded appreciation for the intricacies of food and wine pairing in this six-session class.

Food Blogging
More and more chefs are blogging, and in this eight-session class you can learn how to get one started or make yours even better with all the inside tips from eGullet's Steven Shaw.

Harold McGee Lecture Series  
Discuss conventional and cutting-edge cooking methods, taste perceptions, and the chemistry of flavor in this three-session class: all tools for better kitchen skills.