Casa Pelican B&B and Cooking School, New Orleans

Relaxed but hands-on, the Casa Pelican B&B and Cooking School trains potential cooks the basics of crafting a meal. Students learn from experienced instructors basic cooking techniques as well as specific recipes all in a casual environment. Afterwards, students can enjoy the fruits of their labor during a sit down meal while sipping on complementary wine or iced-tea. Some of their classes include:

• Cajun and Creole Basics: students learn how to prepare dishes such as gumbo and jambalaya along with techniques such as making a perfect roux
• **Louisiana Seafood: Louisiana is famous for it's seafood. In this class, students will discover why it's so special, and how the locals prepare it.
• New Orleans Jazz Brunch: with recipes such as fresh beignets and grillades and grits, students learn how to make a classic New Orleans brunch