Class Recording: Lessons From A Pastry Chef

Unleash your garnish and cocktail creativity with these surprisingly easy tips from a pastry pro!

https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/watch?v=GOevmFtMn_M

ABOUT THIS CLASS:

Syrups, sugar work, garnishes, and more – bartenders can learn a lot from pastry chefs.

This academy session was led by Culinary Institute of America instructor Rachel Wyman. Wyman is a certified Master Baker with a wide range of expertise, ranging from artisan to high-volume production, as well as R&D for national brands.

Drawing from a deep toolkit built from over two decades of culinary experience, she shares incredible culinary tips, techniques, and skills that will change how you bartend.

This is an incredible opportunity to learn straight from a pro how to easily create stunning garnishes, granitas, and more!

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Get Rachel’s recipes from class here!

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• Build flavor & garnish skills using simple ingredients
• Master showpiece textures and techniques
• Create polished, presentation-ready finishes

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Thirsty for more great talks on the bar technique? Start here!

• Creating Bar Prep Programs 101 with Rhachel Shaw
• Carbonating Cocktails with ‘Bubbles’ Authors Valentino Girotto & Bart Miedeksza
• Hacking Dilution with Dave Arnold & Mike Capoferri

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About Your Teacher:

Rachel Wyman

Rachel R. Wyman is a distinguished culinary educator, entrepreneur, and author, currently an instructor at the Culinary Institute of America. With over two decades of experience, she has earned a reputation as a leader in the baking industry, recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Bakers in the US by Bake Magazine.

As founder and former CEO of Montclair Bread Company, Rachel scaled a small retail operation into a multi-million-dollar brand celebrated for its community-driven events and artisan products. Her expertise spans high-volume production, research and development for national clients including Starbucks, Target, and Wegmans, and innovative curriculum design. A Certified Master Baker, she is a frequent speaker at major events, including the International Baking Industry Expo, and has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Runner’s World. Rachel is currently a Doctoral Candidate in Organizational Leadership at Johnson & Wales University.

Follow Rachel at @rachelrwyman.