These series of classes are designed for those of you who are interested in learning proper cooking or baking techniques and skills. Classes are held in the culinary arts laboratories and lecture rooms at Kapi’olani Community College.

Thai food is amazing! The incredible aromas and flavors that come from balancing ingredients like lemon grass, kaffir lime, coconut milk, chilies and spicy curry will lift your taste buds to new heights! And believe it or not, it’s easier than you think to cook. In this class, you’ll try your hand at another classic Thai menu. We’ll be making a thick rice noodle stir fry, Thai beef salad, crispy fish with a chili basil sauce and black sticky rice for dessert.

Dress code: As a safety precaution, participants in all culinary classes are encouraged to wear covered, non-slip shoes (e.g. tennis shoes) and comfortable long pants. Aprons or any other personal items may also be brought to class. The college, however, will not be held responsible, if such items are lost or stolen.

Sign-up: Call the registrar’s office at 734-9211, 8-4, M-F, or fax registration form to: 734-9447. | download registration form

Course Information: 8:00am-12:00pm, Saturday, 29 May 2010; fee: $68

Yuphaphann Hoonchamlong is an associate professor of Thai who coordinates the Thai program drawing upon her 20-year experience teaching Thai as a foreign language. She has a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is no stranger to the University of Hawai‘i where she received her Master’s degree in Linguistics. Before coming to Hawai‘i, she taught Linguistics at Thammasat University in Thailand. In accord with the University’s mission of positioning itself as a distinguished resource and leading institution in Asia-Pacific affairs, Hoonchamlong hopes that the Thai program will gain international recognition for its language instruction, as well as for its cultural teachings, which are invaluable for communicative proficiency. To achieve this goal, she is determined to develop effective instructional materials and employ innovative instructional methodology; attract more students and increase community access to the Thai program; strengthen the relationship between students and the local Thai communities/businesses; and increase collaboration between other relevant departments and schools at UH.

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