Spa Cuisine

Advanced techniques of nutritionally sound food preparation and menu development will be discussed as they apply to current research reflected in the current USDA food guide pyramid. Students will explore the unique flavor systems of the world as they impact ethnic cuisine. Emphasis will be on redesigning recipes which maintain the integrity of unique cultural flavors while adapting current nutritional research to health and well being. Applications will focus on recipe and menu development as it currently applies to current spa cuisine models. Prerequisite: Senior status. (HO) Quarter Credit Hours 3.0