Released on = July 12, 2007, 12:50 pm

Press Release Author = Arlene Wites / Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

Industry = Education

Press Release Summary = The new Baking & Pastry culinary program at The Art
Institute of Fort Lauderdale will meet the demands of the industry.

Press Release Body = July 12, 2007 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- The Art Institute of Fort
Lauderdale announces the launch of a new culinary program - Baking & Pastry
Associate in Science degree - designed to train students in the baking and pastry
arts.

From cakes to custards and meringues to macaroons, the exacting, creative expression
that characterizes baking and pastry arts is a respected and demanding facet of the
culinary profession. This seven quarter program focuses on the art and preparation
of breads, cookies, pies, tarts, cakes, and other desserts and baked goods.
Scheduled to be a chef instructor is Malka Espinel, Executive Pastry Chef of Johnny
V restaurant in South Beach and Fort Lauderdale.

"Students are introduced to the tools and techniques used by professional bakers and
pastry chefs," says Chef Jack Kane, Culinary Arts Program Chair. "Emphasis is placed
on developing the skills, coordination and teamwork required in the baking and
pastry industry. The program focuses upon both production and individualized skills
necessary to gain entry-level employment in bakeries, restaurants, and other
catering or institutional settings."

Subjects include designing and decorating specialty cakes, creating elaborate
pastries and frozen desserts, preparing chocolate, confections and centerpieces, and
learning how to bake regional desserts, as well as classical and artisan bread
baking. Baking and pastry instruction is delivered through lecture and hands-on
kitchen instruction.

Studies in nutrition, sanitation and safety, management, business plans, and
externships give students a full spectrum of knowledge about the culinary industry
as they develop their skills as baking and pastry technicians.

Graduates are prepared for employment in bakeries, restaurants, catering houses, and
institutional settings in entry-level positions such as assistant bakers and pastry
cooks.

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale culinary arts program was established in 1992,
training and educating students under the tutelage of culinary professionals to grow
and flourish in today's food service industry. In 2005, the college's student-run
restaurant The Chef's Palette won The American Culinary Federation Achievement of
Excellence Award in the category of Culinary Program Full Service Restaurant
Facility.

For more information about the Baking & Pastry degree program at The Art Institute
of Fort Lauderdale, contact 1.800.275.7603.

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Web Site = http://www.aifl.edu

Contact Details = 1799 SE 17 Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316