{"id":182679,"date":"2023-08-31T15:31:25","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T01:31:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=182679"},"modified":"2023-08-31T15:38:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T01:38:00","slug":"culinary-students-expand-skills-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2023\/08\/31\/culinary-students-expand-skills-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona and beyond: Culinary students expand skills in Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"responsive-video-wrap-post\"><figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe  id=\"_ytid_65744\"  width=\"620\" height=\"349\"  data-origwidth=\"620\" data-origheight=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zg6h7Ilpm-8?enablejsapi=1&origin=https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu&rel=0&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"The A.C.E. Experience in Barcelona, Spain\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>For the first time, 10 <a href=\"https:\/\/uhcc.hawaii.edu\/\">University of <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span> Community College<\/a> culinary students studied Spanish regional cuisine and more in Barcelona for two weeks.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_182706\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-182706\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uhcc-culinary-barcelona-johnson-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"student cooking in a kitchen\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-182706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uhcc-culinary-barcelona-johnson-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uhcc-culinary-barcelona-johnson-130x73.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uhcc-culinary-barcelona-johnson.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-182706\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aaron Johnson preparing tapas at <abbr>CETT<\/abbr>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In July, the inaugural <a href=\"https:\/\/culinaryinstitute.hawaii.edu\/\">Culinary Institute of the Pacific\u2019s Advanced Culinary Experience<\/a> (<abbr>ACE<\/abbr>) course gave eight students from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu\/\"><span aria-label=\"Kapiolani\">Kapi&#699;olani<\/span> <abbr title=\"Community College\">CC<\/abbr><\/a> and two from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leeward.hawaii.edu\/\">Leeward <abbr>CC<\/abbr><\/a> the opportunity to work with Chef Alberto Ripa, who has experience with multiple Michelin Star restaurants, and other top instructional faculty members of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cett.es\/en\/\"><abbr>CETT<\/abbr> Barcelona School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy<\/a> at the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.ub.edu\/en\/\">University of Barcelona<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The intensive program incorporated lessons on Spanish food history and culture, a sommelier-led tasting and comparison of various olive oils, workshops on tapas and Michelin Star dishes, and discussions on issues of sustainability and gastronomy.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>We brought aloha to Spain and we will bring back some of the culinary and gastronomy practices back to <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span>.<br \/>\n&#8212;Aaron Johnson<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&ldquo;The people at <abbr>CETT<\/abbr> were just phenomenal instructors with such vast knowledge,&rdquo; said Aaron Johnson, <span aria-label=\"Kapiolani\">Kapi&#699;olani<\/span> <abbr>CC<\/abbr> culinary student. &ldquo;An example would be the olive oil class that we had and learning about the different types of olives, regions that they came from, and the sizes and complex flavors that you can have with something as simple as olive oil. Chef Alberto and the classes of amazing science, intelligence and creativity that goes into creating gastronomic foods is just incredible. We brought aloha to Spain and we will bring back some of the culinary and gastronomy practices back to <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2>Simple ingredients, amazing creations<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to learning Spain\u2019s most iconic dishes such as paella and various tapas, students also visited some of the top patisserie (pastry) businesses in Barcelona, including a meeting with Josep Rodriguez, a graduate of the renowned Hoffman School and 2011 winner of the La Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie\u2014regarded as the World Cup of patisserie.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_182707\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-182707\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uhcc-culinary-barcelona-san-ripa-erice-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"students cooking in a kitchen\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-182707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uhcc-culinary-barcelona-san-ripa-erice-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uhcc-culinary-barcelona-san-ripa-erice-130x73.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uhcc-culinary-barcelona-san-ripa-erice.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-182707\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chanelle San speaking with Chef Alberto Ripa as Kerilee Erice preps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Students explored the vibrant culinary and gastronomic scene of the city that brought their classroom knowledge to life. Learning opportunities beyond the kitchen included a winery visit where students compared and discussed various uses of vinaigrettes, and a hike through the mountains on a gastro-botanical field trip to understand the relationship between climate, gastronomy and traditional ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Everything just seems so simple here,&rdquo; said <span aria-label=\"Kapiolani\">Kapi&#699;olani<\/span> <abbr>CC<\/abbr> culinary student Desiree Fleming. &ldquo;(We are) creating something so flavorful and amazing with just simple ingredients. It puts you in a different mindset on how to perceive food and how culture plays a whole part in that. The food is as simple as the people and as friendly and inviting as they are.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2>Swimming with the fishes<\/h2>\n<p>One of the key highlights of the experiential learning was a discussion and site visit to a tuna farm where students swam in the Mediterranean Sea with giant tuna\u2014some exceeding 7 feet in length and weighing up to 600 lbs.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Learning the culture and history of Spain and how much passion they have, it relates to <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span> and our culture.<br \/>\n&#8212;Chanelle San.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&ldquo;Learning the culture and history of Spain and how much passion they have, it relates to <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span> and our culture,&rdquo; said Leeward <abbr>CC<\/abbr> culinary student Chanelle San. &ldquo;We understand and appreciate the ingredients of where we come from and the stories behind it. You can see it in their heart that they love their culture and just like back home with kalo (taro), it\u2019s a very spiritual thing and it\u2019s a beautiful connection. It makes the food even better.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2>Redefining culinary education<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu\/programs\/culinary\/\"><span aria-label=\"Kapiolani\">Kapi&#699;olani<\/span> <abbr>CC<\/abbr>\u2019s culinary program<\/a> launched the innovative ACE course as part of an effort to redefine culinary education. The program aspires to renew a passion for the culinary arts across the State of <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span>, while reshaping the way students engage with the industry, and diversifying how they learn by extending education beyond the confines of the kitchen to local, national and international exploration.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uhcc-culinary-barcelona-10-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"culinary students and instructor posing with food in a kitchen\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-182705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uhcc-culinary-barcelona-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uhcc-culinary-barcelona-10-130x73.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uhcc-culinary-barcelona-10.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>&ldquo;The Advanced Culinary Experience is intentionally designed to step out of the classroom and immerse our students in different areas that relate to the culinary industry, whether  it\u2019s a cacao, coffee or pig farm, an entrepreneurship opportunity or learning about another country\u2019s culture and cuisine,&rdquo; said Grant Itomitsu, <span aria-label=\"Kapiolani\">Kapi&#699;olani<\/span> <abbr>CC<\/abbr> culinary program department chair. &ldquo;Through these experiences students will develop a greater appreciation of the cycle of food in <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span> and throughout the world. Ultimately, these students transition to the food industry with an improved well-rounded education, global mindset and, most importantly, a strong passion for the culinary arts.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The ACE study-abroad in Barcelona originated from a collaboration between the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu\/admissions\/international-f-1\/\">Paul <abbr>S.<\/abbr> Honda International Center<\/a>, <span aria-label=\"Kapiolani\">Kapi&#699;olani<\/span> <abbr>CC<\/abbr>\u2019s culinary program, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leeward.hawaii.edu\/culn\">Leeward <abbr>CC<\/abbr>\u2019s culinary program<\/a> and <abbr>CETT<\/abbr> at the Universitat de Barcelona, and demonstrates the potential of partnerships in shaping innovative education. Costs for the ACE study-abroad in Barcelona were offset by the generosity of multiple donors, so students just covered their regular tuition. The partners believe their shared commitment to pursue culinary excellence and develop global mindsets will continue to influence the future of aspiring culinary professionals.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uhcc-culinary-barcelona-1.jpg\" alt=\"culinary students and instructor posing with food in a kitchen\" width=\"676\" height=\"381\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-182696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uhcc-culinary-barcelona-1.jpg 676w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uhcc-culinary-barcelona-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/uhcc-culinary-barcelona-1-130x73.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid grid_id=&#8221;vc_gid:1693531730388-7838c8c4-5e3f-10&#8243; include=&#8221;182704,182703,182702,182701,182700,182699,182698,182697&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students taste olive oil, swim with tuna and more as part of the Culinary Institute of the Pacific\u2018s Advanced Culinary Experience course.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[184,181,953,1073,63,65,71],"class_list":["post-182679","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-academic-news","tag-culinary","tag-culinary-institute-of-the-pacific","tag-international-education","tag-international-exchange","tag-kapiolani-community-college","tag-leeward-community-college","tag-uh-community-colleges","entry","has-media"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/182679","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=182679"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/182679\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":182708,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/182679\/revisions\/182708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=182679"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=182679"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=182679"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}