Bread baking classes are finally over at ISCAHM. It's a bit of a relief because it was a bit chaotic and tiring just attending.
So my final review?
Overall, its acceptable. ISCAHM is supposedly a good school here (not that we have many options) in the Philippines and the Chef Ernie is good at what he does. He's looks and seems pretty serious, but he actually has a cute sense of humor.
Improvements?
Sure, there's always room for improvement - a class lecture the first day to introduce what certain ingredients make a bread...be it from yeast, leavening stage, punch down, etc, would've completely helped the clueless soul like me. Secondly, they could reduce the amount of students they take in to about 20 max. See my previous posts regarding my issues with that. If you are planning to work in the hospitality industry, restaurant, pastry shop then it makes perfect sense to take this class. Otherwise, to those looking into baking as a hobby, I suggest you take other classes for it. What I enjoyed best? Well, we had a good group of nice and varied students, each with a dream and goal. I do wish the best for all of us.
So my final review?
Overall, its acceptable. ISCAHM is supposedly a good school here (not that we have many options) in the Philippines and the Chef Ernie is good at what he does. He's looks and seems pretty serious, but he actually has a cute sense of humor.
Improvements?
Sure, there's always room for improvement - a class lecture the first day to introduce what certain ingredients make a bread...be it from yeast, leavening stage, punch down, etc, would've completely helped the clueless soul like me. Secondly, they could reduce the amount of students they take in to about 20 max. See my previous posts regarding my issues with that. If you are planning to work in the hospitality industry, restaurant, pastry shop then it makes perfect sense to take this class. Otherwise, to those looking into baking as a hobby, I suggest you take other classes for it. What I enjoyed best? Well, we had a good group of nice and varied students, each with a dream and goal. I do wish the best for all of us.
