***BIO***
Amie Miles began her teaching career after she earned a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and Music Education from MTSU. She has enjoyed teaching music in the public and private sectors for over 25 years.
After her first child was born, Amie developed a love for cooking and baking. She began her training in cake decorating which then grew into a pursuit of a home based business. Amie began catering and baking for weddings and other events around 12 years ago. During this time she was blessed to serve for three years in the Celebrate Recovery Ministry, where she was meal planning and cooking weekly.
*Amie lives with her husband, Sean, of over 23 years, as well as her three amazing daughters.* Currently she teaches private voice and piano lessons, and she runs a home based bakery/catering service - Trilly Belle’s. She loves that God allows her to use her abilities for His glory, and enables her to home school her daughters.

Introduction to Culinary Arts

32 WEEK CLASS

Tutor: Amie Miles

Course Name: Introduction to Culinary Arts

Materials: Most of these items your family will already have. Students do not have to purchase these if you already own them. We will not be using every item, every week.

Rubber or Silicone Spatula (must be heat resistant)
Whisk
Cutting board ( lightweight )
Measuring cups and spoons
Chef’s Knife
Three ring binder - for recipes

Supply Fee: $85 This fee includes most food costs for the year. However, students may occasionally be required to bring in additional items.

Minimum Number of Students: 5

Maximum Number of Students: 12

Course Description/Outline/Objectives:
Cooking is a wonderful way to share your love and to minister to the people God places in your path. This course is designed to give an overview of many aspects of the culinary arts. Starting our course will be kitchen basics - meal planning, knife skills, food safety, etc. We will explore cooking skills such as sautéing, roasting, roux making for sauces and soups, as well as many more. Students will also be introduced to food preservation techniques like canning. Another fun aspect of cooking is desserts! We will study several dessert making skills such as custard and meringue techniques. Baking breads, cakes, and other goods will be introduced and studied. This class will offer hands on training that will foster a love of cooking healthy and delicious meals.

Expected Weekly Time Commitment for Homework:

Recommended Grade Level: 5th-12th

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