“I recognize that at its deepest level eating is an affirmation of life. 

 Each time I eat  I agree somewhere inside to continue life on earth. 

I acknowledge that this choice to eat is a fundamental act of love and nourishment, a true celebration of my existence.

As a human being on earth, I agree to be an eater.  I choose life again and again and again.” 

from Marc David’s Nourishing Wisdom.

The Characteristics of Contemporary Cuisine according to Chef Stephen and Friends

Therefore, I am injecting my own personal viewpoints and bias. I am not looking at the subject from the standpoint of where the average of the American diet is headed. I am pursuing the topic with an interest in the direction of the upper echelon of American chefs—those whose passion is in the integrity of the cuisine.

The Culinary Arts Program at LTCC offers a wide variety of class offerings. There are an A.A. degree and three certificates that are designed for the person who wants to work in, or advance through, jobs in the food service sector. LTCC also offers Tastings classes for a person working in the food service industry or for someone who is just interested in learning more about different areas of culinary arts. 

These Tastings courses are offered in shorter segments allowing for a person to take a variety of these classes without a large time commitment. LTCC also offers the ServSafe Sanitation class recognized by El Dorado County and the State of California for the required certification in sanitation. 

Whatever your interest, we have great classes and caring teachers who will help you learn more about the exciting world of cooking and food preparation.