Servesafe Certificate Program
If you work in the food service industry you must be aware of the importance of serving food safely to the public. This class will help you apply safe food-handling practices, sanitation practices, and teach you how to train other food-handlers. Successful completion of this class and the examination satisfies the Stanislaus County Health Department's requirements for Health Permit holders. It is strongly recommended to pick up your class books read them in advance of the class at the Community Education office. The 8-hour class is designed for review only of your book, plus time to take the test. You will become certified if you pass the exam with a 75% or higher test score. The certificate is valid for 5 years. Pre-registration is required. Required books included.
Gary Ahlstrand
Sat., Aug. 15 (1 session)
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.      $150
Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 103

Beginning Cake Decorating
Sign up early as this is one of our most popular "cooking" classes. It always fills up! Have fun and be creative! Learn the basic way to bake a cake and the basics of cake decorating. This beginning class uses 1/2 of a sheet cake board to practice pressure and control techniques, borders, flowers and icing a cake. You will only be required to bring one cake on the 6th day of class. $12 materials fee for board & icing paid to instructor at first class. Bring the following supplies to the first class: Decorating Tips #3, 4, 16, 30, 47, 67, 71, 80, 104, 136, 190 and 199; 2 couplings; 2 - 8" decorating bag, 1 - #7 flower nail; 1- Lily Flower Nail Set, 1 - washcloth, 1 cookie sheet and a zip lock bag.
Patsy Laws
Tues., June 16-July 28 (7 sessions)
6:00-8:00 p.m.      $65
West Campus, John Muir Hall, Rm 161

Sizzlin' Fish - Grilled Salmon and Talapia
Learn to make delicious grilled fish from scratch using Salmon and Talapia. Our first flavor will use grilled ginger, garlic, onions, lemon grass and kaffir lime leaves with olive oil on salmon; for the second flavor we will use grilled fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, teriyaki sauce and basil on Talapia. Fish will be served on jasmine steamed rice, along with garden salads. $15 material fee.
Keo Silim
Sat., July 18 (1 session)
9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.      $25
Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 103

Explore the World of Teas
Darjeeling, Assam, Pu-erh, Yonan, Chai . . . Black Tea, White Tea, Green Tea . . . tea caddies and tea clippers. Welcome to the world of tea! In this class we will be taking a trip around the world and through time to explore and celebrate tea, the most consumed beverage in the world. While we explore we will be drinking lots of tea. Bring your favorite cup and join us! $6 material fee paid to instructor.
Mark Morrison
Wed., July 1, 8 & 15 (3 sessions)
6:30-8:30 p.m.      $29
Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 103

Saturday Morning: The English Tea Experience
One lump or two?
Come and join us as we ponder, prepare and partake of an English-style High Tea. $6 material fee paid to instructor.
Mark Morrison
Saturday, Aug. 1
1:00-4:00 p.m.      $15
Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 103

Summer Grilling with Indian Flavors
We will be using the bold Indian flavors to marinate and grill chicken and shrimp. Cucumber salad will be the perfect side dish. Using fresh mint and tomatoes we will create an amazing chutney to drizzle. Chai will definitely start the morning!! Bring your appetite. $15 material fee paid to instructor.
Mohini Rabine
Sat., June 13 (1 session)
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.      $25
Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 103

Thai Party Appetizers
Really spice things up at your next party or gathering with these special Thai appetizers and party foods. Your guests will be impressed by the flavors, and variety of textures that combine to create a taste explosion with every bite of these Thai party foods. Thai is becoming one of the most popular of all world cuisines, and for good reason.
Menu: Chicken Sata Sticks with home-made peanut sauce over sliced cucumber and Meng Khum with dried shrimp, coconut and lime, served on banana leaves. $15 material fee paid to instructor.
Keo Silim
Sat., June 20 (1 session)
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.      $25
Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 103

Come Home to Dinner
Save money, be with family
Come make the famous "Amazing Meatloaf" and find out what the secret ingredient to preparing this meal really is. This is the "Best" meatloaf anyone will ever make; there is never enough for sandwiches unless you make an extra pound. The side for this menu will be the easy-to-prepare barbecued beans, plus garlic mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli and a dessert surprise. $10 material fee paid to instructor.
Peggy Gardiner
Tues., July 28 (1 session)
6:00-9:00 p.m.      $25
Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 103

Date Night: What's Cooking?
Bring your significant other or BFF for a fun night out.
You'll start the evening off by preparing Seared Scallops for the appetizer, Beef Stroganoff for the entree' and a specialty salad that includes sliced strawberries, candied pecans, mandarin oranges, and blue cheese crumbles with a balsamic vingerette dressing. Don't forget to leave room for a surprise dessert. $10 material fee paid to instructor.
Peggy Gardiner
Thurs., July 30 (1 session)
6:00-9:00 p.m.      $25 per person
Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 103

The Kitchen As Your Friend!
Peggy Gardiner, a former manager of multi-million dollar estates will teach you how to cook simple, healthy, and inexpensive meals. At the first session you will learn how to casually entertain at home, menu planning, shopping lists, and how food should be stored. You will learn to prepare, roast, and eat, an old fashioned meat loaf. During the second session you will help prepare, roast, and eat a chicken, a delicious pasta salad, and toss a tasty salad. Learn what preparation can be done in advance and how. We will also discuss dishes, flatware, glasses, cooking pots, pans, small kitchen appliances and kitchen organization. Lecture material provided. $10 material fee paid to instructor.
Peggy Gardiner
Tues. & Thurs., July 7 & 9 (2 sessions)
6:00-9:00 p.m.      $49
Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 103

The Art and Practice of White Wine Production
This class will provide the basic understanding of white wine-making techniques as applied to the production of California White Wines of differing varieties and styles. No additional material or wine fees for this class.
Jim Richardson
Sat., June 13 (1 session)
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.      $29
Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 101

Introduction to White Wine Tasting
These tasting sessions will provide a basic introduction to the theory and practice of the sensory evaluation of white wines. You must be at least 21 years old to join us. Current DMV Photo I.D. with proof of age must be shown upon entering this class. $10 material fee per student collected for wines to be tasted.
Jim Richardson
Fri., June 19 and 26 (2 sessions)
6:00-9:00 p.m.      $39
Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 103

Tasting Our Way through the Major California White Wine Varieties
These tastings will introduce the participant to a range of California White Wine styles and varieties. You must be at least 21 years old to join us. Current DMV Photo I.D. with proof of age must be shown upon entering this class. $10 material fee per student collected for wines to be tasted.
Jim Richardson
Fri., July 17, 24 & 31 (3 sessions)
6:00-9:00 p.m.     $59
Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 103

Make Your Own White Wine!
A Hands-On Course in Pilot Winery and Home Production of White Wine
Our initial pre-production meeting at the MJC Beckwith Ranch will provide an overview of the production processes and take the student into the vineyard to introduce the process of grape evaluation. Subsequent meeting times will be determined by production requirements such as grape maturity, length of fermentation, and settling times. Most meetings will occur on Saturday mornings; however some schedule flexibility is usually experienced in the wine making process - but the final product is always worth the effort!
Jim Richardson
Sat., Aug. 15 (additional hours and dates to be announced in class)
9:00 am to 12:00 p.m.      $79
In addition, approximately three, 3-hour sessions will be arranged with class based on production necessities.
MJC Beckwith Ranch,
4554 Beckwith Rd.
All class sessions will be held at the MJC Beckwith Ranch (see website www.mjc.edu/communityed for map, instructions and material list).